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Pacific Air Forces Recreation Aid in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
Summary About the position: This position is located at Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Responsibilities This position is assigned to the Karing Kennels activities. Performs administrative duties related to the operation of the activity. Receives customers and provides information such as boarding procedures, grooming services, quarantine requirements, pet adoption procedures, animal turn-in requirements and procedures, lost and found program, retail merchandise, and other related topics. Collects fees and operates a cash register/POS. Ensures safeguarding of assets and prepares cashier reports. Completes boarding agreements to include verifying all required information, such as proper identification, shot requirements, dates, required medication, emergency contact information, and other related topics. Completes animal turn-in forms to include reviewing animal records determining the appropriate fee and pertinent historical information to include health, disposition, and bite hold reports on file if any. Assists maintaining and updating household accounts, shot records, microchip records, grooming appointments, and all types of waiting lists. Completes monthly resale inventory. Informs management of depleted forms. Follows emergency procedures when incidents occur. Performs other related duties. Position of Trust. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12409084 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, 05/20/2024 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: Must have customer service experience with assisting customers. Cash handling experience with accepting different forms of payments is required. Operating a cash register and a point of sales systems is highly desired. Must be able to work variable work schedule. Skill in the use of a computer is required. Experience working with animals or knowledge of basic dog and feline animal care is desirable. 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. 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.