Kennel Manager, NF-04

Summary This position is located at Pet Boarding, Fort Stewart, GA. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Duties The Kennel Manager oversees the establishment of the kennel facility and the maintenance or workability of the facility. Prepares for program manager and veterinary inspections. Responsible for cash handling functions in support of services and retail. Prepares monthly work schedules and weekend duty rosters for all assigned personnel to ensure dogs and animals are fed and kennels are properly maintained. Ensures proper coordination with veterinarian personnel for proper health and care of animals. Hires, trains and supervises animal caretakers. Preforms administrative duties in support of kennel. Maintains kennel, Dog Park, grooming, training, and vehicles. Liaison with local health authorities. Requirements Conditions of employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one-year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Ability to work occasional days, nights, weekends and holidays for special events and TDY - as needed by management. Must be able to receive all mandated immunizations to work in a direct-patient capacity and/or veterinary environment IAW AR 40-562 Chap 4-1. Subject to satisfactory completion of all background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15.j. to include a Tier 1 background investigation. Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments. The employee may be recalled to duty from scheduled time off. Qualifications Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following:Experience must include management experience and animal care experience which require daily health care and maintenance of adult pets and a working knowledge of Federal (Army/USDA), state and other sanitation and health inspection standards. - A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated related work experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Work experience must have be equivalent in complexity, difficulty and responsibility to the next lower pay band level. - Physical requirement: Ability to lift 75 lbs. and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": - 3 years of professional experience directly related to project planning to include the coordination, administration, evaluation, data analysis and implementation within the veterinary industry. - At least 3 years of clinical veterinarian experience. - Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration This job is open to candidates who are in the local commuting area. Manual Application Option If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time on 01/09/2026 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities: After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Discover Your Path to Success Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. 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As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below. Review our benefits