Hybrid Animal Caretaker NA-03 at Department of the Army

Animal Caretaker NA-03

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Salary Range: $18.61 - $21.71 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located at Animal Boarding facility, Fort Bragg, NC. 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. Army NAF paysetting rules apply to this vacancy.

Major Duties:

• Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal.
• Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
• Keeps records on animals in the facility and assists other workers to restrain and treat animals.
• Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used and mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter.
• Clears drains in runs. Empties garbage and may be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and laboratory samples.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification: Candidates must: Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. Stand and walk for long periods of time. Be able to follow complex written instructions.4. Be able to maintain animal care records.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12752148. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/29/2025 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12752148. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29