Animal Caretaker

This position is located on the Modoc National Forest, Supervisor's Office in Alturas, CA. The position supports the Wild Horse and Burro Program by promoting animal welfare through daily care, feeding, handling, and preparation of animals for adoption and medical treatment. Responsibilities also include facility maintenance and interaction with the public and prospective adopters. For additional information, please contact Charlene Johnston at 530-640-0194 or charlene.johnston@usda.gov.

Major duties

• Handle or restrain animals to safely transfer them from one cage to another without injury to the animals or personnel.
• Receive animals, equipment, and supplies in accordance with instructions from an animal caretaker leader.
• Keep records and prepare reports and work orders to document environmental conditions or food intake.
• Record injuries and obvious disease symptoms among animals.
• Maintain tack, pack equipment and riding gear.
• Assemble, disassemble, or move cages or equipment to meet shelter occupancy and operational demands.
• Use proper methods for transporting food, tools, and supplies for livestock.
• Use hitches, knots and slings in the transportation of large animals.
• Inspect a shelter daily to verify cleanliness of the facility and the proper feeding, watering, quarantine, and care of animals.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement, (see below). Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Technical practices: theoretical precise, artistic Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications; other than blueprints Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. The U.S. Government utilizes Trusted Workforce 2.0 to implement Continuous Vetting (CV) as a-whole-of government approach to personnel security. If selected for this position, you will be subject to continuous automated record checks of criminal, financial, and public record databases throughout your period of eligibility or employment, replacing traditional periodic reinvestigations. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.