Animal Caretaker Leader NL-05

United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Belvoir (VA)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

This vacancy is with United States Army Installation Management Command at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role leads three or more animal caretakers, works under NAF guidelines, and requires rotating shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary ranges from $22.60 to $26.37 per hour, with benefits such as health and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and federal holidays. Applications close 2026-11-23, and the position is open to the Public.

Qualifications

Experience leading a team of three or more employees.
Ability to coordinate animal caretaking tasks and ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Lead a working team of three or more staff to accomplish animal caretaker tasks.
Oversee daily operations and scheduling for the Animal Caretaker NL-05 role in a NAF environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Job description

Department: Department of the Army
Schedule: Must be able to work a Rotating Shift, which includes days, evening, weekends and holidays

This position is located at Patriot Pet Care Center Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 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. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.6 – $26.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Must be able to work a Rotating Shift, which includes days, evening, weekends and holidays position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.