DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL in the Domestic Animal Control and Parking Enforcement Office, Services Section, of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/27/2025 to 03/07/2025 This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more * Salary $36,825 - $52,426 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 4 - 5 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Yuma, AZ 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 5 * Job family (Series) * 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number ST-12671672-25-ARB * Control number 832653400 Help This job is open to * Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. * Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current or former Interchange Agreement employees and DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles. Help Duties * You will perform periodic patrols of the installation for stray, abandoned or neglected animals, capturing animals and transporting them to the local animal shelter. * You will investigate reports of animal bites or aggression, immediately responding to and isolating/controlling and detaining animal until appropriate action is taken. * You will respond and investigate reports of animal abuse and neglect. * You will initiate corrective action to protect the animal if there is evidence of abuse or neglect. * You will document and report abusive or neglect incidents. You will evaluate animals for suspected medical conditions and ensure a safe and clean living condition. * You will administer the Installations and Environment Department's Feral Trapping Program, for cats and dogs. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license. * You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the Installation Commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy. * This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, work includes assignment to a rotating shift, including weekend, and holidays. Overtime and/or unusual hours may be required. This position requires shift work. * Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be 18 years of age. * This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. * You must pass a written deadly force test prior to being issued Oleoresin Capsicum (OC Spray). * You must be willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment * Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination. Qualifications GS-05:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing investigative and administrative support pertaining to the handling, control and transportation of stray, wild, domestic, abandoned, neglected, and/or abused animals. GS-04:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of general experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. General experience must demonstrate the following: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire knowledge and skills for handling the control and transportation of animals. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education GS-05:Successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. GS-04:High school education or equivalent In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement.
All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receiv