Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: CO From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker Air Force Academy, Colorado Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Equestrian Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits. . Duties Provides care to government and privately owned horses at the Equestrian Center. Feeds and waters horses. Cleans stalls and stable areas, cleans water tanks and buckets, and cleans pasture and other facility areas. Makes minor repairs to fences and facility. Feeds and waters horses. Observes horses for obvious changes in behavior, appearance, and activity; informs supervisor if necessary. Medicates and treats government horses per management and veterinary guidance. Basic horse handling including leading, grooming, and tacking horses for rental activities. Drives vehicles as necessary. Assists in a variety of duties to help ensure the success of the Equestrian Center boarding and rental riding activities. Assists at events and performs other related duties as assigned. This is a developmental position having promotion potential to the Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker Desk Clerk. Upon completion of at least 6 months experience as Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker, training on specified duties and abilities of the Recreation Aid Desk Clerk position, and positive evaluation by Management showing thorough knowledge and efficient skills required of the Recreation Aid Animal Caretaker Desk Clerk position, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the higher pay grade. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12959263 Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education

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