Assistant Kennels Manager

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Learn more about this agency Duties This position resides at Karing Kennels and reports directly to the Kennels Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Kennel Manager in directing and executing the day-to-day business operations. May act as the Kennel Manager in their absence to ensure full continuity of facility operations and program management. First-line Supervisor for NAF and Local National personnel in their performance of day-to-day operations, including boarding, grooming, and retail. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates. Applies Air Force and local guidance to ensure daily tasks comply with established standards and operating instructions. Drafts and prepares employee work schedules, including shift work, for final approval by the Kennels Manager. Reschedules employees to cover sick leave or other absences to ensure operational continuity. Provides initial, on-the-job, and recurring training for employees on topics including the computerized Point of Sale (POS) system and daily operational procedures. Establishes and maintains individual employee pay and timekeeping records (including OPM 71s) for submission to payroll. Conducts first-level performance evaluations and provides input to the Manager for formal appraisals. Works directly with staff to resolve grievances and day-to-day personnel issues, elevating more complex matters as required. Conducts monthly physical inventories of retail and perishable items. Drafts and submits retail orders to maintain preapproved inventory levels and formulates suggested selling prices for the Manager's final approval. Assists in preparing daily cash deposits and consolidated reports. Maintains and updates the POS system, reviewing usage reports to provide recommendations to management on low and high-interest items. Ensures daily safety and health standards are met by conducting routine facility inspections and maintaining preventative measures like fire extinguishers. Works directly with staff to resolve initial customer complaints and feedback within established policies, discussing findings with the Kennels Manager. Serves as the Alternate Records Custodian, assisting the Manager in maintaining compliance with ERM files. Assists the Manager with marketing, publicity, and event coordination by reviewing promotional materials (posters, flyer's) and helping to organize supplies and personnel for scheduled events. Directly oversees the execution of daily and weekly programs. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945990 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to applicants 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, 05/01/2026 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 ActionFamily Member PreferenceMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition 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: Applicant must have 3 years of progressive experience and/or previous employment overseeing an operation with program planning, workforce management, and resource protection. Ability to supervise, train, and schedule subordinates or have experience which shows the potential to develop these qualities. Proficiency with using office automation software such as Microsoft Office, including Power Point, Word, Access, and Excel is required. Progressive experience in payroll processing with a wide variety of actions requiring a wide range of rules, instructions and regulations with little technical supervision. Knowledge of Kennel operations or related business experience is required. Must have experience working directly with the public. Must have cash handling and safeguarding of funds experience. Experience which has demonstrated the ability to manage a retail operation for profit may include merchandise display and managing inventory levels. Rec Trac system experience is preferred but not required. 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. 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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits