DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL with Security Clearance

Duties
• You will periodically patrol the installation for stray, abandoned or neglected animals to transport them to the local County Animal Shelter.
• You will investigate reports of animal bites or aggression; isolating and detaining the animal until appropriate action can be taken.
• You will take statements from victims or witnesses to document incidents.
• You will respond, investigate, and document reports of animal abuse or neglect.
• You will administer the Installations and Environment Department's Feral Trapping Program for cats and dogs.
• You will evaluate animals for suspected medical conditions and ensure a safe and clean-living condition.
• You will provide information to residents of Installation Housing regarding privileges to own a pet and inform them of responsibilities to provide proper animal care and safety.
• You will be required to efficiently operate requisite computer systems, and input data into software systems including spreadsheet and database formats in order to manipulate and retrieve data for needed reports, statistics, and others
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current U.S
Government emergency vehicle operator license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination
You will be required to complete yearly physical examinations.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Mission Essential position
You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• You must pass a written deadly force test prior to being issued Oleoresin Capsicum (OC Spray).
• The position requires rotating shift work.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be subject to call back and may be required to carry an electronic device for call back.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test
You will be subject to random testing
Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing expertise in clerical and administrative support duties
Specialized experience must include performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Handling, controlling and transporting stray, wild, domestic, abandoned, neglected, and/or abused animals; 2) Recognizing observable signs of illness (including rabies), common diseases, discontent, and general physical conditions of animals; and 3) Entering, manipulating, and retrieving data for needed reports and statistics
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
Education In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
• Successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite; or
• A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education
See Required Documents for additional information
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)
A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required
This position requires rotating shift work.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Accountability
* Attention to Detail
* CLERICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
* Customer Service
* Decision Making
* Flexibility
* Integrity/Honesty
* Interpersonal Skills
* Learning
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* Reading Comprehension
* Reasoning
* Self-Management
* Stress Tolerance
* Teamwork
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment
You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures
Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional

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