Animal Caretaker Leader NL-05.

Obsolete Site; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site seeks a capable animal caretaker supervisor to lead a team in a federal facility near Fort Belvoir, VA. The role involves directing three or more staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring work aligns with procedures, quality standards, and deadlines.

Candidates must monitor progress, maintain records, and coordinate with leadership on obstacles, while handling animals safely in varied environments and shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and maintain records.
• Ability to lead the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Leads three or more employees to complete animal caretaker duties.
• Assigns tasks and ensures work follows supervisor instructions and deadlines.
• Monitors progress, checks quality, and maintains needed equipment and supplies.

Skills

Observing animals

Handling animals

Lead others

Record keeping

Job description

Duties

• Serves as a working leader of three or more employees in accomplishing animal caretaker work. The highest non-supervisory work led is Animal Caretaker NA-5048-05.
• Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, assigning immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led.
• Checks work in progress and upon completion for compliance with the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines, and urges or advises other employees to follow the instructions and to meet deadlines.
• Works along with other workers, setting the pace performing non-supervisory work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Insures that needed equipment, supplies, and materials are available.
• Obtains needed information or decisions from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• cumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
• As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.
• Health assessment and rabies vaccination is required.
• Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.
• Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
• Occasionally uses ladder to accomplish repairs.
• Must be able to work a Rotating Shift, which includes days, evening, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

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. Ability to inspect or lead the work of others.

Experience MUST be clearly listed on your Resume in order to receive consideration.

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 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 Belvoir, Virginia). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

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.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.