Animal Health Technician (Patrol Inspector)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Knowledge of basic principles and practices of animal science to recognize clinical signs of domestic and foreign animal diseases. Knowledge of a variety of technical procedures and methods to assist with serologic tests.

Skill in operating a personal computer, including related equipment such as a scanner, printer and/or modem, as well as copier, facsimile and other office machines and a variety of program applications to perform general office work. OR Successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours of related graduate education obtained from an accredited college or university.

Qualifying graduate courses include: agribusiness, agricultural chemistry, agricultural development, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal breeding, animal genetics, animal health, animal nutrition, animal physiology, animal products, animal reproduction, animal science, animal toxicology, animal welfare, biological and agricultural engineering, beef cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management, feeding management, meat science, physiology of lactation, poultry science, ruminant nutrition, swine production, and wildlife and fisheries science.

Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-06 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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.

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:,Inspects premises both within and outside of the designated area and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds.,Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock.,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.,Oversees the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises that are contaminated by disease organisms or as a precautionary measure.,Assists with conducting primary investigations, issuing warning notices, executing violation notices, etc.,Inspects livestock moving in interstate commerce for visible evidence of disease and compliance with Federal and State regulations.,Collects and makes tentative identification of potential animal diseases and possibilities of exposure to other livestock or premises and recommends courses of action.