Field Canine Handler & Animal Caretaker

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking an Animal Caretaker based at the NDDTC. The Field Canine Handler travels with dogs to field locations to assist Plant Protection and Quarantine Officers with inspections and patrols.

Qualifications emphasize training and experience sufficient to perform the duties, and volunteer work is recognized as valuable training for paid positions.

Qualifications

• Training and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the Animal Caretaker position.
• Volunteer work is considered qualifying experience and can count toward paid employment.

Responsibilities

• Travel with canines to field locations to assist Plant Protection and Quarantine Officers with inspections and patrols.

Job description

The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking an Animal Caretaker based at the NDDTC. The Field Canine Handler travels with dogs to field locations to assist Plant Protection and Quarantine Officers with inspections and patrols.

Qualifications emphasize training and experience sufficient to perform the duties, and volunteer work is recognized as valuable training for paid positions.