Animal Health Technician
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting humane care and handling of animals, quarantine procedures, and proper management of animal facilities in compliance with laws, standards and regulations; and operating software systems to input data, track actions and produce technical reports related to animal husbandry. OR Education:
Successful completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Related degrees may include:
animal science, biology, biosafety, veterinary technician, animal behavior, veterinary science, laboratory animal medicine. OR A combination of both graduate education and specialized experience as described above. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting humane care and handling of animals, quarantine procedures, and proper management of animal facilities in compliance with laws, standards and regulations; and operating software systems to input data, track actions and produce technical reports related to animal husbandry. OR Education:
Successful completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Related degrees may include:
animal science, biology, biosafety, veterinary technician, animal behavior, veterinary science, laboratory animal medicine. OR A combination of both graduate education and specialized experience as described above. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0704 Animal Health Technician - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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