The Position: This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent. Are you willing to accept an obligated position?

Duties

Distinguish normal from abnormal anatomical and physiological findings such as pathological heart and respiratory sounds, abnormal abdominal palpation findings, ataxic gait, and abnormal behavior. Maintain correct position of bandages, splints, casts, and other devices designed to prevent further damage to an injured extremity. Monitor condition of wounds under bandages, remove sutures and surgical drains, and administer topical medications. Perform fecal flotation for detection of internal parasites, heart worm tests (filtration and immunologic), automated blood gas analysis, complete blood count by manual and automated methods. Maintain supply inventory at designated limits by monitoring existing stores, ordering/receiving new supplies, ensuring that expired or outdated drugs/supplies are removed and replaced. Restrain animals for radiographic study.

Requirements

• Possesses current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent licensure, or is enrolled in an accredited technician program (within 6 weeks of employment) with a defined path to acquiring licensure.
• Successful completion of a pre-placement medical examination to ensure the required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and/or DA Form 7412 “Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Position designated as Mission Essential which may require work or remaining at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
• Temporary duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 5%.
• This is an obligated position. Are you willing to accept an obligated position?
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement?
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations as required?

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.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 experience in performing technical procedures on canine anatomy and other animals infected with a variety of diseases; and support the work of veterinary medical officers or veterinary medical programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Animal Behavior.. 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Animal HusbandryBiological Laboratory InvestigationBiologyVisual Identification 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-06).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address M1-W08UD0 REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk