Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

1. Receives and shelters animals brought to the pet boarding facility for temporary care. Performs work according to established methods or special instructions and decides required care for dogs and cats.
2. Observes the animals' appearance and activity for obvious signs of illness. disease, or discontent, and judges their general physical condition. Uses knowledge in determining the animal type and amount of food/liquid needed and determines any special feeding requirements.
3. Is capable of force feeding and applying medications to animals.
4. Uses skills in handling and restraining hard to control animals to prevent injury to the animal or self.
5. Cleans and disinfects feeding utensils, pens/run areas, restroom, and other required tools.
6. Bathes animals as needed. Continually observes animals and notifies supervisor of any obvious abnormal changes of appearance and activity.
7. Cleans yard and mow the lawn when needed.
8. Clean and sanitize drains in runs of animal liter and empties garbage.
9. Provides routine and personal care according to set schedules and instructions.
10. Prepares feed in accordance with schedule and instructions. taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions.
11. Requires use of computer when updating customer and pet info, taking reservations. noting animal activities, listing medications, collects fees for services and turns in total daily receipts and reports, etc.
12. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and animals if necessary
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position.

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, 02/17/2025

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. Legal US residents must possess a social security number. 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

1. Must have experience and knowledge of proper care of animals to include examining animals for obvious signs of illness, disease, or distress, and administering any prescribed medication is required.
2. Must be able to handle and care for animals to include feeding, watering, bathing, and cleaning/disinfecting of facility. Requires knowledge of cereal duties suck as filing and counting daily receipts.
3. Must be able to handle hard to control animals.
4. Must be able to restrain and lift animals weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and 75 pounds with assistance.
5. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl to retrieve animals.
6. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
7. Must be able to work an uncommon/irregular tour of duty (to include nights, weekends, and holidays).
8. Must be able to read write and communicate effectively in English. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."
9. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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