Job summary

About the position: This position is located at Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Major duties

This is a developmental position; incumbent can be non-competitively promoted to NA-04 Animal Caretaker upon satisfactory completion of training. Responsible for the care of dogs and cats staying at Karing Kennels to include but not limited to providing food and water, handling, walking and supervising animals when out of their kennels. Is responsible for bathing, brushing, and trimming nails of animals as needed. Will administer oral, topical, intranasal, and subcutaneous medications as required. Monitors animals' health and alerts manager if there are any changes or concerns. Responsible for keeping all areas of the building clean (vacuums, dusts, mops and sanitize) to include but not limited to hallways, kennels, and yards. Will wash bedding, blankets and towels as needed. Responsible for cleaning up urine, feces, and throw up inside and outside. Maintains animal records, aids in checking pets in and out of the facility when needed as well as maintains a daily check list for each pet. May transport animals to/from veterinary appointments. Collects fees for service and performs related administrative duties. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12640814

Qualification

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/18/2024 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Some experience working with animals such as cats and dogs is preferred. Must satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical within 60 days of employment. Must complete pre-vaccine rabies series within 60 days of employment. Until the vaccine rabies series has been completed duties will be restricted to non-quarantined animals, limiting areas of responsibilities. Possess a valid SOFA driver's license if needed for driving. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and able to continuously stand, walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Often requires lifting and carrying feed materials weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance, and frequently handles items such as feed trays weighing up to 20 pounds. Often physical effort is required to lift or handle animals.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.