Animal Caretaker

* THIS ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDES RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES *

Eligible selectees may receive:

• $250 after completing 90 days of service

About the position: This position is located at the Saber Pet Lodge, Spangdahlem AB, Germany.

Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.

You are required to pass a drug test; frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide care to animals in the kennel service according to the direction of the owners and/or in the best interest of the well-being of the animal.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid USAREUR Driver's License to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/07/2025.

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem.
Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be:
- A US citizen, or
- A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany), and married to an active-duty U.S. military member.

In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF Employment.

These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Some experience with animals is preferred, but no experience is required for this position.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: