Animal Caretaker NA-03

This position is located at Morgan Farm Stables and Kennel. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Area of Consideration This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Receives and shelters animals brought for temporary care. Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance. Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals. Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies. Mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter. Clears drains in runs. Empties garbage. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1. Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. 2. Stand and walk for long periods of time. 3. Be able to follow complex written instructions. 4. Be able to maintain animal care records. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to recognize obvious changes to the normal appearance and activities of animals. Ability to handle animals and clean work areas. Qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1. Have verifiable experience with horses & dogs. The experience listed above must be reflected on your resume to be considered a Highly Preferred candidate for this position. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Note: Candidates with Special Qualifying Skills and Experience may be brought in higher than the Step 1 rate of pay, determined by the Hiring Manager.

Salaire : $19 – $23/Per Hour | Avantages : https://academy.armymwr.com/glshared/2025_naf/story.html

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