Summary About the position: This position is located at the Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Responsibilities I. INTRODUCTION: 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. II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. III. CONTROLS OVER WORK: Supervisor or trainer assigns work either orally or in writing; checks work in progress and is available for special instructions. IV. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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/12686362 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, 02/12/2025 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. 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. 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. Additional 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.