Overview
As an Animal Health Technician, you will be responsible for technical and specialized work involved in a variety of animal health programs within an assigned geographical area. If selected, you would work independently, at a variety of field locations geographically removed from the Veterinary Services offices. The selectee is required to reside in one of the counties mentioned in this announcement.
Responsibilities
* The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Assists Veterinary Medical Officers with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites.
* Makes arrangements with livestock owners and independently draws blood samples from animals.
* Supervises the livestock owner's cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises which may be contaminated by disease organisms.
* Investigates reports of communicable diseases of livestock.
* Provides program information regarding preventive measures to nearby livestock owners.
* Supervises livestock owner's disposition of diseased animals.
* Prepares certificates granting approval of movements of disease-free, infected, or exposed livestock.
Requirements
* You must be a US Citizen or US National.
* Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
* Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
* Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
* Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
* Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
* Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
* In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
* Your work may involve strenuous physical demands, including, but not limited to, restraining large animals and operating heavy equipment.
* Your work may require handling livestock during inclement weather and/or working in or around unpleasant conditions (e.g., blood, animal confinement units, high noise levels, dust, slippery surfaces).
* You may be exposed to disease conditions and agents that would require protective clothing, safeguards and enrollment in a health monitoring program.
* You may be required to drive long hours in a vehicle.
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