Kennels Manager

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Learn more about this agency Duties Responsible for the management of the business operations and personal services function of the kennels. Provides operational guidance for programs, personnel and facilities associated with animal boarding services. Plans, organizes and coordinates programs with marketing and publicity department to promote monthly, quarterly and annual events as well as special programs. Develops a budget, builds and reviews financial analytical data of financial performance and makes appropriate changes to improve all key performance indicators. Manages the boarding and stray/adoption facilities for maintenance requirements and ensures adherences to all environmental, cleaning and sanitation standards. Ensures safety protocols are in order, conducts monthly and routine safety inspections in IAW all pertaining regulations. Responsible for the management of all employees including NAF and IHA personnel. Exercises supervisory responsibility through effective communications or performance expectations, appraisals, disciplinary actions and adhering to personnel and EEO laws and regulations. Trains new employees, coordinates monthly staff meetings and safety trainings. Maintains effective employee work schedules and makes appropriate adjustments to maintain pet to staff ratios where needed. Responsible for all procedures involved in the adoption, quarantine, redemption or euthanasia of impounded animals. Works closely with local agencies in the community and Kadena Veterinary Facility for weekly visits to accomplish vaccination, testing and disposal of animals. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates long and short-range procedures and programs to support the kennel business activities. Conducts monthly inventories, generates appropriate documents and formulates selling prices to meet market and AF COS requirements. Manages stocks of perishable items, ensuring they are used prior to expiration dates. Ensures inhouse inventories and preventive maintenance meet established timelines, places retail orders to keep inventory levels within preapproved levels, assures turnaround of products to prevent slow moving items from staying on shelves. Maintains/updates Point of Sale System and reviews usage reports such as low and high interest items to make adjustments to orders. Responsible for the protection of resources under the program. Reviews customer feedback investigates complaints and takes appropriate actions to resolve them. Will be appointed Records Custodian for the facility, will be responsible for all duties needed to accomplish compliance with ERM files. Develops, establishes and schedules program events. Responsible for maintaining and improving existing programs and creatively developing new innovative programs. Coordinates with various personnel in the planning and organizing of scheduled events, arranging for supplies and personnel needed for the events including all logistical requirements. Generates an after-action report for all program events and uses historical program event data to plan future events. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945995 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to those in Okinawa, Japan 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, 05/13/2026 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 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: Must have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage a program or activity which encompasses workforce management, resource protection and fiscal responsibilities. Must have knowledge of general accounting or financial principals as well as cash handling experience. Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, MS Power Point; Access; Excel; Word) is required. Must have experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise, train and schedule subordinates. Must have experience managing a retail operation for profit which may include merchandise display and managing inventory levels. POS system experience is preferred but not required. Knowledge of Kennel operations or related business is desired but not required. Must complete pre-vaccine rabies series within 60 days of employment. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation. 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