Deadline: Fri, 04/07/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Fort Collins Job Description: The duties may include, but are not limited to: · In cooperation with the Supervisor and other team leadership assists with animal care at the facility. · Provide care for caged or penned captive animals; to include feeding, cleaning kennels and pens, and handling animals with minimal stress to the animal. · Using a computer, the incumbent inputs data and follows security procedures to preserve the records. · Assume responsibility in ensuring that appropriate veterinary medical care, as determined by a veterinarian, is available and implemented. · Collect daily records of animal behavior, response to environmental enrichment, and for forming and following an environmental enrichment schedule. · Assist with planning and completing routine vaccinations, veterinary care as specified by a veterinarian, and necropsy procedures. · Maintain detailed knowledge of regulations and directives associated with the Animal Welfare Act, Good Laboratory Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and documents and policies. · In cooperation with the Supervisor, assists with research studies and other activities at the facility. · In cooperation with the Supervisor, assists as directed in the selection of animals of the appropriate age, lineage, medical, and experimental background for studies. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FOR THE GS-05 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: · Experience capturing and restraining 2 different mammalian species for examinations and transportation. · Experience capturing and restraining 2 different avian species for examinations and transportation. · Professional experience maintaining animals in captivity for long periods of time. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: · You are qualifying for the position based on education. · You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. · This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring manager for selection. Qualified candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive referral and selection priority over non-veterans. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (if applicable to your position) · Must obtain or have a valid driver’s license. Operation of Government-owned or leased vehicles may be required. · Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. · Direct Deposit: 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. · Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, control devices, and equipment. Miscellaneous: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: · Resume (include days/months/years worked, work schedule, and grade level if federal) 1) Personal information such as name, address, contact information 2) Education 3) Detailed work experience related to this position as described in the announcement including § Work schedule, § Hours worked per week, § Dates of employment; § Title, series, grade (if applicable) 4) All supervisors' phone numbers and if they may be contacted 5) Other qualifications, such as transcripts (if qualifying on education) · Transcripts (if qualifying on education) · DD-214 (Member 4 copy), if applicable for Veteran’s Preference · VA letter required if claiming disabled Veteran’s Preference · Current active-duty members must submit a certification that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Salary: $41,757 - $54,289 per year How to Apply: HOW TO APPLY: Additional materials not listed above (i.e. position descriptions, training certificates, etc.) may not be considered. Applicants who do not submit the required items listed above may not be considered. Applications with all supporting documents must be submitted to the contact office and must be RECEIVED by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Interested individuals should send a resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) to the address listed here: CONTACT OFFICE: Michael McBride, DVM Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer National Wildlife Research Center APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) 4101 LaPorte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521 Office: 970-266-6364 Mobile Phone: 970-893-0204 michael.mcbride3@usda.gov The position is with the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), Animal Care Unit, located in Fort Collins, CO. This unit is responsible for providing care to animals involved in research, developing and implementing improved methods of care, and maintaining records in accordance with the Animal Welfare Regulations and Good Laboratory Practice standards.
