Animal Caretaker

Summary

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

Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide care to dogs and cats in the kennel service. This is a developmental position; incumbent can be non-competitively promoted to NA-04 Animal Caretaker upon satisfactory completion of training. Upon satisfactory completion of training period, incumbent will be non-competitively promoted to the target level position. 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. ls 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/13042308 Qualifications

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, 08/25/2026 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.