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Summary This position is located at MWR Pet Care Center/Kennel in Fort Detrick, Maryland. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Provides food and water for all animals. Responsible for the correct identity and quantities of various foods for each animal following specified or special schedule. Recommends changes in feeding and other care to owners. Exercises animals by turning out or walking on a leash as required or following a specific schedule. Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action and informs management, veterinarian personnel or owner as necessary. Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, petting zoo, common areas and loft on a regular basis to assure clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Provides adequate and correct storage of food, bedding and supplies. Receives and signs for shipments delivered to kennel. Maintains an adequate supply of food, bedding and supplies on hand. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Standard Qualifications: Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals. Able to follow complex instructions. Ability to maintain records. Experience must be clearly listed on your Resume to be considered. Education Additional Information Initial Cut-Off Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the initial cut-off date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager. Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (Within a 50-mile commuting radius of Fort Detrick, Maryland). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm EST by 08/06/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.