Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Equestrian Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits. .

Provides care to government and privately owned horses at the Equestrian Center. Feeds and waters horses. Cleans stalls and stable areas, cleans water tanks and buckets, and cleans pasture and other facility areas. Makes minor repairs to fences and facility. Observes horses for obvious changes in behavior, appearance, and activity; informs supervisor if necessary. Medicates and treats government horses per management and veterinary guidance. Basic horse handling including leading, grooming, and tacking horses for rental activities. Drives vehicles as necessary. Assists in a variety of duties to help ensure the success of the Equestrian Center boarding and rental riding activities. Assists at events and performs other related duties as assigned. This is a developmental position having promotion potential to the Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker Desk Clerk. Upon completion of at least 6 months experience as Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker, training on specified duties and abilities of the Recreation Aid Desk Clerk position, and positive evaluation by Management showing thorough knowledge and efficient skills required of the Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker Desk Clerk position, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the higher pay grade. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13071497

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.