Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) NF 04 - US Army Medical Command (Guam)
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## Duties
### Summary
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**Note to applicants:** Please include name and contact information for two (2) professional AND two (2) personal references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying.
**This position is located at the** Andersen Air Base Guam.
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### Responsibilities
* Performs professional veterinary work that involves the investigation, examination, treatment, and control of animals.
* Diagnoses animal health problems; vaccinates against diseases such as distemper and rabies; medicates animals suffering from infections or illnesses; treats and dresses wounds and seat fractures; performs surgery.
* Advise owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding.
* Issues health certificates.
* Performs and interprets laboratory findings. Maintains health records and prepares reports as necessary.
### Travel Required
Not required
##### Supervisory status
No
##### Promotion Potential
4
* #### Job family (Series)
0701 Veterinary Medical Science
#### Similar jobs
* Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine (Dvm)
* Veterinary Medicine, Doctors Of (Dvm)
* Requirements
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
* Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
* Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
* A one year probationary period may be required
* Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
* Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events - as needed by management.
* Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
* Successful completion of a Physical Examination to include all mandated immunizations.
* Ability to obtain/renew United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation within first 60-days of employment.
### Qualifications
***Minimum Qualifications:***
* **Possess a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree**, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).
* **Possess a valid unrestricted state license to practice veterinary medicine** (may be a valid state license from any US state).
* **Official transcripts must be provided prior to time of hire.** Unofficial college/university transcripts may be uploaded for initial qualification screenin
*?*? **Best Qualified Criteria:**
* Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation.
* Ability to lift 40 lbs and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc.
*ADDITIONAL DUTIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE OUTLINED IN PD #20409*
****Foreign Education:** If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
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### Additional information
Salary is pro-rated based on a 40 hour work week. Hourly salary is $35.94 to $40.73.
Work schedule to be determined after hire.
* **Manual Application:** If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 4:00pm EST (Monday -Thursday) or 3:00pm EST (Friday) on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
* There will be weekly cut-off dates for this vacancy announcement beginning on 10 January 2019 and every Thursday thereafter until this announcement closes. Applicants that apply after the cut-off date(s) will not be referred until 1) after the next cut-off date 2) the closing date of the vacancy announcement or 3) if a selection is made from the candidate pool of a previous cutoff - whichever comes first.
* Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
* Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
* Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here.
* Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here.
* Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (Click here to view kit or copy this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/index.php/s/uIDfgOMr6PWHHGS/download?path=/&files;=NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf).
* Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
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### How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Conditions of Employment, Physical Requirements, Highly Preferred Criteria, and Integrity Certification.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
* NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
* NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
* NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
* NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
* NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)
Qualified Preference-eligible candidates (i.e. Veteran Preference) meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management first.
If an additional list is required, Non-Preference Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management.
Lastly, if no selection was made off of the previous lists, management may make selections for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications only.
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### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Not Applicable
##### Drug test required
No
* Required Documents
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## Required Documents
**The following documents must be submitted with your application:**
* Resume
**Optional:** Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume.
**The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:**
* Cover Letter
* DD-214
* Valid State License (Required). Accepted but not required DA 3434, Business Based Action Letter, Current APF employment, OAV Spouse Verification, USDA certification or any relevent employment documentation
* Resume
* SF-50
* Transcript
#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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* How to Apply
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## How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. **Electronically** (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN). Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. **Manually:** Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
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### Agency contact information
### APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH
##### Phone
4102785361
##### Fax
4102781179
usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.naf-vet-services@mail.mil
##### Address
AG-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
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### Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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## Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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### Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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#### Legal and regulatory guidance
* Financial suitability
* Social security number request
* Privacy Act
* Signature and false statements
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/520591000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
*Open & closing dates:* 01/02/2019 to 01/31/2019
*Service:* Competitive
*Pay scale & grade:* NF 4
*Salary:* $75,000 to $85,000 per year Salary is pro-rated to $35.94 to $45.73
*Appointment type:* Permanent
*Work schedule:* Part-Time - 20 Hours
