Lead Animal Caretaker

U.S. Air Forces Europe; Spangdahlem; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem AB, Germany seeks a flexible kennel attendant to care for dogs, cats and other pets. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, grooming, and basic medical administration under supervision.

You will maintain clean areas, log pet records, assist with transport to veterinary appointments, and perform routine inspections. This role requires physical stamina, willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a valid USAREUR driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have prior animal care experience in kennel, grooming facility, or veterinary setting.
• Ability to operate small hand tools and lawn mower.
• Must be able to follow simple oral instructions and handle various animals safely.
• Must be able to maneuver and pick up animals to evaluate health and grooming.

Responsibilities

• Care for dogs, cats and other pets in the Saber Pet Lodge, including feeding, watering, handling, walking and supervising.
• Bathing, brushing and trimming nails of animals in kennel and grooming areas.
• Administer oral, topical or subcutaneous medications when required.
• Monitor animals' health and alert manager to changes.
• Keep building areas clean and sanitized; wash bedding and towels as needed.
• Clean up urine and feces inside and outside.
• Maintain daily pet records and check-ins/outs; daily checklists for each pet.
• Transport animals to/from veterinary appointments and lodging as needed.
• Maintain monthly facility inspections (fire extinguisher, internal/external).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care experience

Operate small hand tools

Follow simple oral instructions

Handle animals safely

Maneuver and lift animals

Tools

Lawn mower

Job description

Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Saber Pet Lodge, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. This is a Flexible position (0-40 hours per week). Work schedule is Monday through Sunday, including holidays.

Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position. Logistical support may be offered.

Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide care to animals in the kennel service according to the direction of the owners and/or in the best interest of the well-being of the animal.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the care of dogs, cats and other pets staying at the Saber Pet Lodge including providing food and water, handling, walking and supervising animals
• Will be responsible for bathing, brushing and trimming nails of animals in the kennel and grooming areas
• Will administer oral, topical and subcutaneous medications when required
• Monitors animals' health and alerts manager if there are any changes
• Responsible for keeping all areas of the building clean (vacuums, dusts, mops and sanitize), to include, but not limited to, hallways, kennels and yard. Will wash bedding, blankets and towels as needed
• Responsible for cleaning up urine and feces, inside and outside
• Maintains animal records, checks pets in and out and maintains a daily checklist for each pet
• May transport animals to/from veterinary appointments, lodging and Frankfurt International Airport
• Maintains monthly facility, fire extinguisher, internal and external inspections
• Performs other related duties as assigned

May be exposed to strong odors, feces, urine, animal hair, blood, scratches and bites during normal handling of animals. May also be exposed to parasites and contagious disease.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid USAREUR Driver's License to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date.

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be:

• A U.S. citizen or
• A citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment.

Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have previous animal care experience such as experience working in a kennel, grooming facility, or veterinary clinic.
• Ability to operate small hand tools and lawn mower.
• Must be able to follow simple oral instructions and ability to handle various animals safely.
• Must be able to maneuver and pick up animals in order to evaluate health and to groom them.
• Must follow instructions provided by owners, manager and/or veterinarian

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
• All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• LQA is not authorized.
• Post Allowance is not authorized.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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