About the Position: As an Animal Health Technician (Equine) will be responsible for performing or assisting with complicated technical procedures involving equine diagnostic imaging, surgery, medicine, critical or general care, or any combination of veterinary support work in support of the Veterinary Services equine mission under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Duties

Perform and record monthly stable inspections; estimate weights of Military Working Equines and administer preventive medical products, to include vaccinations and other supplements. Coordinate with and aid Animal Care Specialists (68Ts) with monthly and quarterly veterinary specific training. Analyze and evaluate environmental sanitation programs for the herd, quarantines, when necessary, conditions, isolates, vaccinates and assists in implementing preventive medicine procedures for the Caisson Herd. Assist the Ft. Myer branch veterinarian with examinations, emergencies, and routine procedures. Perform and assist various patient exams for Military Working Equines to include, but not limited to, joint injections, lameness exams, pre-purchase examinations, diagnostic imaging, colic workups, laceration and wound repairs, etc. Administer preanesthetic and IV anesthetic induction agents as directed by veterinarian. Oversee the 3rd US Infantry Regiment 68T personnel, the treatment room and medical logistics for the equine mission. Ensure the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated, and integrated into the strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment and annual physicals while in the position.
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Government driver's license in order to operate Government vehicles to drive to various sites.
• Must possess a current Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician or equivalent licensure; must maintain while in the position. (Submit with application)
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include weekends, holidays, and/or on-call duty hours.
• Use of protective clothing, safety devices and equipment required.
• Position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Position has been identified as Key and Mission Essential (See 'Additional Information' section for more details).
• This is a drug testing position - must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Must sign DA Form 5019-R.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes direct work with equine on a farm or ranch; providing veterinary technical support to the veterinarians who work with equine animals (which may include examining, identifying, collecting specimens, vaccination, evaluation of animals); maintaining equine animal medical records; handling military working equine (to include medication, rehabilitation, equine physical therapy, weighing, grooming, ensuring standard care). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: zoology, biology, chemistry, or agricultural subjects. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Animal HusbandryCommunicationsSafety and Quality CareTeaches Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-WJRQ99 HHC 3D INFANTRY GROUP DO NOT MAIL Fort Myer, VA 22111 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk