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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Seasonal - Animal Caretaker

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.45/hr - $24.99/hr

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Seasonal Animal Caretaker for various locations including Grand Junction, Colorado, and Vernal, Utah. The role involves participating in the production cycle of hatchery fish and performing maintenance tasks for facilities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Actively participates in the entire production cycle of hatchery fish, including spawning, egg care, feeding, hatching, fry care, and the rearing and release of fish, while making decisions on care based on personal observations

Operates forklifts with a lifting capacity of less than 10,000 pounds, maneuvering them to load, transport, and stack goods and materials using both automatic and manual controls

Conducts general maintenance tasks for buildings, grounds, and facilities, including using hand tools and power equipment for tasks such as trash removal, lawn care, minor repairs, and vehicle cleaning

Qualification

Animal CaretakingForklift OperationPhysical EnduranceTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation

Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position

By 12/22/2025 of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation

Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration

To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an 'acceptable' level, and must achieve an average rating of at least 'acceptable' on all of the elements

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire

The screen out element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN ANIMAL CARETAKER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions