Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) at Grand Forks

JOB SUMMARY:

US Army Veterinary Services operates as a subsidiary of Public Health Command.  Their mission is to provide military veterinary services in support of United States Army Medical Command and Department of Defense missions.  The civilian function of the Veterinary Services is a supplemental mission which exists to assist soldiers and their families in the field of animal health and care.

This is a FLEX/Intermittent position with the Grand Forks AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. Flexible employees serve in a continuing position on a scheduled or as-needed basis.

 

Work schdule to be determined after hire. Saturday shifts may be required. No holidays, shift work or TDY.

 

Please Note: Salary is pro-rated for 40 hours per week. Pay will depend on actual hours worked. Hourly salary is $35.69 to $40.00.

 

You can apply for this position using the following options (you must have a resume or use the NAF Optional Application http://armypubs.army.mil/eforms/pureEdge/A3433.XFDL to apply):

 

1.  Preferred - Apply electronically via USAJOBS - https://usajobs.gov/. This will ensure faster processing of your application.  You will also receive faster status updates. 

 

Please upload all required documents.  Uploaded documents will be processed through the system. You are encouraged to monitor your application status.  *You can download the USAJOBS.gov app to your smart phone for easy access and convenience!

 

2.  Fax your resume (and supporting documentation) to (478)757-3144.  The following link will take you to the cover sheet which must be included with the faxed resume or application http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf.

 

NOTE: Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process before they are available in the system for HR to view.

 

To complete the job related questions obtain the Form 1203FX by going to the following link http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf. This form must be faxed as a part of your application package for you to be considered for a job.

 

You are highly encouraged to provide all supporting documentation prior to closure of the vacancy announcement.  This will speed up the process to consider you for the job if you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

 

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating. 

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Direct Deposit is required
• Social Security card is required
• Physical examination required after selection

DUTIES:Back to top

Performs professional veterinary work that involves the maintenance of wellness in a population of privately owned animals. Executes duties in accordance with standardized initiatives and policies. May perform medical care and treatment or surgery. Maintains records in accordance with local and command policy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Must 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).

 

Must be state licensed to practice veterinary medicine and have the ability to obtain a license within the state that the position is to be filled.

 

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).

Conditions of employment:

1. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.

3. All required background check of AR 215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.

4. Ability to work Saturday shifts may be required.

5. A pre-employment physical will need to be favorably completed within 30 days of entrance on duty.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Experience in Veterinary Science, Animal Diagnostics, and Medical Documentation.

 

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

 

Applicants meeting the best qualified criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

 

Applicants that have indicated they are not available for the weekend/shift duty outlined in this announcement will not be referred and considered ineligible for consideration.

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Grand Forks, Company: U.S. Army Medical Command.