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This position is located at MWR Buffalo Corral Riding Stables on Fort Huachuca, AZ. This is a flexible position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

This announcement is open and continuous; closing 05/13/2025 or until the position is filled. Bi-weekly reviews sent to management starting 09 APR 2025

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/31/2025 to 05/13/2025
Salary

$19.39 - $22.61 per hour
Salary will increase within time in grade.
Pay scale & grade

NA 4
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Location
- Fort Huachuca, AZ Few vacancies
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Intermittent - An intermittent employee serves in a continuing position on a scheduled or as needed basis.
Work schedule

Intermittent - Hours vary between 0-40 hours per week. Includes Holiday's and Weekends.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 5048 Animal Caretaking
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

O3NAFEJ-25-12718927
Control number

834511300

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

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Assist patrons in checking out equipment, providing safety instructions, guiding trail rides, demonstrating hobby techniques, answering facility questions, ensuring that proper mounts (horses) are assigned to patrons.
Assist in preparing horses for customer use, such as saddling, bridling, and grooming. Assists in daily stall cleaning and maintenance. Mows grass, trims and edges walkways, waters plants, and cleans out drainage ditches.
Moves material using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies, stacks and arranges supplies for storage. Runs lawnmower, uses rakes and similar tools and equipment. Performs cleaning and conditioning of riding supplies and equipment.
Ride, saddle and handle horses. Check and perform simple maintenance on equipment. Maintaining general cleanliness of main house, and barn.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of Employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Appointment subject to favorable suitability determination.
This position requires pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
A pre-employment occupational physical is required for this position.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40-75 pounds and be able to stand, walk, and bend for lengthy periods of time.
Must be willing and able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to on and off post locations in support of horse shows, purchasing, or for special events.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Please Note: If providing a resume, the information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and Non-US Citizens within 80 miles of Fort Huachuca. (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 12:00 pm (noon) by 05/13/2025 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.

Allowances, Incentives, and 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.
This position is eligible for Night Differential

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.

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.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Claiming any of the below eligibilities supporting documentation must be received at time of application.

**If you are looking to claim Spousal Employment Preference (SEP) please ensure PCS Orders and marriage certificate are uploaded for validation purposes.

****If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure you upload a signed copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 copy).**

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Review our benefits
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
**Note to applicants: If you are looking to claim any preference or consideration, please ensure that your supporting documents are uploaded with your application for validation.**
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): 12718927. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/13/2025 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/12718927.
- 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.
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Agency contact information

NAF CHRA Fort Huachuca

Phone

000-000-0000

Email

usarmy.huachuca.chra-west.list.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil

Address

EJ-NAF-W6CFAA US ARMY GARRISON FT HUACHUCA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
DA Form 3434
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

**Note to applicants: If you are looking to claim any preference or consideration, please ensure that your supporting documents are uploaded with your application for validation.**

Help

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): 12718927. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/13/2025 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/12718927.
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.

Agency contact information

NAF CHRA Fort Huachuca

Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: usarmy.huachuca.chra-west.list.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil
Address: EJ-NAF-W6CFAA US ARMY GARRISON FT HUACHUCA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/31/2025 to 05/13/2025
Salary

$19.39 - $22.61 per hour
Salary will increase within time in grade.
Pay scale & grade

NA 4
Location
- Fort Huachuca, AZ Few vacancies
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Intermittent - An intermittent employee serves in a continuing position on a scheduled or as needed basis.
Work schedule

Intermittent - Hours vary between 0-40 hours per week. Includes Holiday's and Weekends.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 5048 Animal Caretaking
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

O3NAFEJ-25-12718927
Control number

834511300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/834511300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Animal Caretaker (Riding Stables) NA-04

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Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

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