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Summary
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This position is located at the Fort Polk Veterinary Treatment Facility.
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Overview
- Job canceled
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Open & closing dates
11/10/2021 to 09/08/2022
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Salary
$80,000 - $85,000 per year
Salary is prorated based on 40 hour work week. Hourly Rate is $38.33ph - $40.72ph
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Pay scale & grade
NF 4
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Part-time - GUARANTEED HOURS: 20 hours per week with benefits eligibility or paid annual/sick leave
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
O2NAFAV2111293900
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Control number
621647700
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
US Citizens and Eligible Non US Citizens and within local commuting area.
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Duties
- Perform wellness appointments on a population of privately-owned animals and advise owners on proper immunizations and disease prevention.
- Examine animals, treat diseases and injuries, conduct surgeries. Perform administrative duties such as maintaining legal medical health records.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, and other body fluids for examination and diagnostic testing.
- Performs and interprets laboratory findings. Issues health certificates.
- Provides direction and oversight to Animal Health Assistants with regards to veterinary nursing skills, veterinary medical standards, and animal care.
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Salary Information:
Salary is pro-rated based on a 40 hour work week. Hourly salary is:
$38.33ph ($80,000) - $40.72ph ($85,000).
Manual Applications:
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
Scheduling Information:
Other:
BENEFITS:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- A one year probationary period may be required
- Satisfactorily complete a physical examination (to include all mandated immunizations to work in a veterinary environment) prior to entrance on duty.
- Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
- Must be able to stand for long periods, restrain animals, kneel, reach, etc.
- Ability to obtain/renew United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation within first 60-days of employment.
- Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events - as needed by management.
- Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law
- If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement
- Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
- Possess a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).
- Possess a valid unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine (may be a valid state license from any US state).
- Official transcripts must be provided prior to time of hire. Unofficial college/university transcripts may be uploaded for initial qualification screening.
- Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.
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
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is defined as Vernon County; in addition to, you are considered eligible if one of the following applies: you live outside of this county and are able to commute to work on a daily/as needed basis or you are able to relocate yourself on your own expenses (must be able to be present for work within 2 weeks of selection).
Salary Information:
Salary is pro-rated based on a 40 hour work week. Hourly salary is:
$38.33ph ($80,000) - $40.72ph ($85,000).
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 4:00pm EST (Monday -Thursday) or 3:00pm EST (Friday) on the closing date of the announcement 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:
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs (To view kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf).
Scheduling Information:
- Below defines theemployment category for this position:
- Part-Time (at least 20 guaranteed work hours per week (may be scheduled be scheduled between 20-39 hours per week) - Work schedule to be determined after hire.
Other:
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary; based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for regular or certain flex employees)
- Life insurance (for regular employees)
- Retirement Plan (for regular employees)
- 401(k) plan with matching (for regular employees)
- Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible of paid annual leave, sick leave, and Federal Holidays, as well as continuing education
- Access at many locations to on-post services and facilities such as day care, child youth service, fitness and recreation centers.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Conditions of Employment, Physical Requirements, Highly Preferred Criteria, and Integrity Certification.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- 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)
Qualified Preference-eligible candidates (i.e. Veteran Preference) meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management first.
If an additional list is required, Non-Preference Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management.
Lastly, if no selection was made off of the previous lists, management may make selections for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications only.
Benefits
Required Documents
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
Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- DA 3433 or equivalent
- DA 3434
- Veterinary Medical License
- Active State Veterinary License
- OAV Parent/Spouse Verification
- Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN). Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH
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AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
Do Not Mail
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- DA 3433 or equivalent
- DA 3434
- Veterinary Medical License
- Active State Veterinary License
- OAV Parent/Spouse Verification
- Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN). Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH
- Address
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AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
Do Not Mail
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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U.S. Army Medical Command
Enjoy the best of both worlds by practicing in one of our 130+ veterinary clinics around the world. Striving to provide a professional level of care at affordable prices, our focus is wellness care for pets of service members and their families, while augmenting the platform for military veterinary personnel to develop and sustain their veterinary medical skills.
We are interested in hiring new and experienced veterinarians. Employees have access to a variety of veterinary specialists throughout the military. We are seeking veterinarians that are motivated to provide a high level of customer friendly service, are dedicated to our clients, and are enthusiastic about enhancing the professional level of veterinary medical care we provide our beneficiaries in the Department of Defense.
Are you looking for a veterinary practice that can provide you an enjoyable life-work balance? Are you tired of working more than 40 hours every week and always being on call for emergencies? If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy being committed to your patients, but still want to enjoy your free time with a predictable and flexible schedule; a position in the Department of Defense, Global Veterinary Medical Practice may be just what you are looking for.
Agency contact information
APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH
- Address
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AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
Do Not Mail
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US