Job summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Major duties

Incumbent will perform duties of the attached Animal Caretaker, NA-5048-04, position number 80738 within skill level and ability. Upon satisfactory completion of training period, incumbent will be non-competitively promoted to the target level position. Supervisor or trainer assigns work either orally or in writing; checks work in progress and is available for special instructions. Skill and knowledge: Must be able to apply knowledge of normal appearance and activities of animals to recognize obvious changes such as but not limited to refusal to eat. Must be able to apply knowledge of normal food and liquid needs and provides standard amounts. Must be able to show skills in handling animals with hands and other devices for holding and transferring. Physical Effort: 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. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Inside work often exposes the caretaker to unpleasant odors and noises. Outside work exposes the caretaker to the hot sun and occasional bad weather. Usually works on concrete floors and is exposed to bites, scratches, and animal waste. May also be exposed to contagious disease. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12757968

Qualification

Who May Apply: Open to those with SOFA Sponsorship only. 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, 12/31/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. 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. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 (T1) background check investigation. Possess a valid SOFA driver's license if needed for driving.

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.