Animal Caretaker

United States Forest Service; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Alturas, CA is seeking personnel to support the Wild Horse and Burro Program by promoting animal welfare through daily care, feeding, handling, and preparation of animals for adoption and medical treatment.

The role also involves facility maintenance and interaction with the public and prospective adopters, with eligibility determined by federal standards. Contact Charlene Johnston for more information.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Volunteer work (paid or unpaid) can count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote animal welfare through daily care, feeding, and handling.
• Prepare animals for adoption and medical treatment.
• Perform facility maintenance.
• Interact with the public and prospective adopters.

Skills

Animal care

Public interaction

Adoption preparation

Medical handling

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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.