Lead Animal Caretaker

Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Saber Pet Lodge, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. This is a Flexible position (0-40 hours per week). Work schedule is Monday through Sunday, including holidays. Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position. Logistical support may be offered Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide care to animals in the kennel service according to the direction of the owners and/or in the best interest of the well-being of the animal. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the care of dogs, cats and other pets staying at the Saber Pet Lodge including providing food and water, handling, walking and supervising animals Will be responsible for bathing, brushing and trimming nails of animals in the kennel and grooming areas Will administer oral, topical and subcutaneous medications when required Monitors animals' health and alerts manager if there are any changes Responsible for keeping all areas of the building clean (vacuums, dusts, mops and sanitize), to include, but not limited to, hallways, kennels and yard. Will wash bedding, blankets and towels as needed Responsible for cleaning up urine and feces, inside and outside Maintains animal records, checks pets in and out and maintains a daily checklist for each pet May transport animals to/from veterinary appointments, lodging and Frankfurt International Airport Maintains monthly facility, fire extinguisher, internal and external inspections Performs other related duties as assigned May be exposed to strong odors, feces, urine, animal hair, blood, scratches and bites during normal handling of animals. May also be exposed to parasites and contagious disease. If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053065

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be: - A US citizen, or - A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany). In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Qualifying Experience: Must have previous animal care experience such as experience working in a kennel, grooming facility, or veterinary clinic. Ability to operate small hand tools and lawn mower. Must be able to follow simple oral instructions and ability to handle various animals safely. Must be able to maneuver and pick up animals in order to evaluate health and to groom them. Must follow instructions provided by owners, manager and/or veterinarian You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .