Animal Caretaker (Riding Stables) NA-04

Summary This position is located at Hilltop Riding Stable of the Fort Gordon Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (Position may also be selected for other locations within the Recreation Operations Division.) 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Valid Driver’s License Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40-75 pounds. Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves and safety glasses to avoid possible hazards in the work area. Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves and safety glasses to avoid possible hazards in the work area. May be exposed to weather conditions when working outdoors. Exposed to drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Position, duty hours, location and/or activity are subject to change based on mission requirements. Qualifications Must be able to ride, saddle and handle horses. Must be ability to follow instructions to clean and condition riding supplies and equipment. Must be able to operate a lawnmower, use rakes and similar tools and equipment. Must have a valid state driver's license to operate vehicle. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 2:30 by 07/22/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur. Read more Benefits Review our benefits