Animal Caretaker (Grooming)
- Location:
- Japan, Yokota Air Base
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 20/08/2024
- End Date:
- 17/02/2025
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Not required
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Job summary
About the position: This position is located at the Pet Care Center, Yokota AB, Japan. This is an Intermittent position, 0-40 hours per week.
Major duties
Provide a full range of grooming services such as brushing, nail trimming, bathing various breeds of dogs and other related tasks as requested by owners. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pets at the facility and notify owners when animals become ill or require emergency treatment. Maintain a clean and sanitary operational workspace and grooming equipment. Conduct a small range of clerical activities such as ordering necessary supplies and booking pet reservations If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12519988
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, 02/17/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents who are residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB, Japan.US. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number. 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: Experience in brushing, nail trimming, and bathing of various breeds of dogs Skill in observing, handling and controlling animals. Ability to read, write and communicate in English and follow oral and written instructions. General knowledge of clerical duties such as filing and counting daily receipts.
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.