ANIMAL CARETAKER

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Pet Care Center, Yokota AB. This is an Intermittent (Flexible) position, 0-40 hours per week. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides routine and personal care according to established methods and/or special instructions for dogs and cats. Observe animals for obvious changes in appearance, illness and disease, and reports to supervisor or higher grade staff. Follows feeding and watering instructions and prepares and feeds accordingly. Cleans and disinfects pen, kennels, and run area. Performs administrative duties such as creating reservations, answering phone calls, and filing documents. Collects fees for services and creates daily sale reports as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12977553 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical exam. This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty to provide coverage on evenings, weekends and holidays. The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB. 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, 06/18/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents who are residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB, Japan (100 miles). Legal US residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based ActionFamily Member PreferenceMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition Hiring PreferenceIn 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 be willing and able to care for cat and dogs to include feeding, watering, and cleaning/disinfecting of kennels. Requires general knowledge of clerical duties such as filing and counting daily receipts. Must be able to lift animals weighting up to 40 pounds without assistance and 75 pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl to retrieve animals. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete Installation and National Agency Records Check. Must be able to work an uncommon/irregular tour of duty (to include nights, weekends, and holidays). Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is 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 Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. 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