Standards
Animal Health Technician Series, 0704
Associated Group Standard
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
Specialized Experience
(for positions at GS-4 and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work:
As a laborer, manager, or owner of a livestock ranch or farm involving direct work with livestock.
With livestock in a feed lot.
As a Livestock Market Inspector.
As an Animal Welfare Inspector.
As an assistant to a veterinarian who works with livestock.
OR
Education and Training:
For GS-3:
Successful completion of l year of study that included at least 6 semester hours of courses in zoology, biology, chemistry, or agricultural subjects.
For GS-4:
Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of courses in fields such as those shown above for GS-3.
For GS-5:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours of courses such as those shown above for GS-3.
