This position is located at: Fort Campbell, Animal Boarding. This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans at this time. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Provides care for animals boarded at Outdoor Recreation Main Office. Performs work according to established methods or follows special instructions. Responsible for keeping stables, kennel and premises in a clean and sanitary condition, and for the security and welfare of all animals. Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, petting zoo, common areas and loft on a regular basis to assure clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Provides adequate and correct storage of food, bedding and supplies. Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action and informs management, veterinarian personnel or owner as necessary. Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position.
• Must be able to work during the hours of operation which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
• Climbs to loft and occasionally uses ladder to accomplish repairs. Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, kicks, electric shock, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.
• Duties involve considerable physical effort including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies, occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds, bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions.
• May use greater strength or agility to capture and restrain stronger or more active animals.
• This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
• As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals. Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records. Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred: Six months of dog kennels experience. **Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list** PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DL-NAF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Danai Brown
• Phone: 270-798-4901
• Email: [email protected]