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Recreation Aid (Kennels)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRJ Naval Air Facility Atsugi

Summary

Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of the Kennels that may include care of animals, maintenance of facility, and clerical work.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 12/31/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$15 - $17.25 per hour

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 1
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Intermittent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
FFR26-0362
Control number
873563200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current Federal employees within the Kanto region.

Duties

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  • Provides care according to set schedules for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
  • Handles docile but agile animals without injury to the animals and him/herself.
  • Performs personal care for animals according to instructions.
  • Observes animals for obvious changes in appearance or activity.
  • Reports any obvious changes to supervisor or higher graded staff member.
  • Prepares rations, feeds, and waters according to instructions.
  • Ensures plenty of clean water is provided to pets.
  • Cleanup and dispose of animal waste.
  • Cleans and disinfects pens, kennels, rest rooms, cages, food and water bowls, exercise yards, and overall facility.
  • Feed and administer medication to pets in accordance with owners' specific instructions.
  • Exercise and play with dogs.
  • Performs related support work, e.g., checking animals for licenses validity.
  • Perform cashier duties on Point of Sales system and collects fees for service.
  • Performs other related, incidental duties and clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance.

Qualifications

  • 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience OR One (1) year of education above high school.
  • Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
  • Knowledge of the normal appearance and activities of animals to recognize obvious changes such as refusal to feed.
  • Knowledge of normal feed and liquid needs and provides standard amounts.
  • Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
  • Ability to work with animals.
  • Ability to perform basic computer operations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
  • Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
  • Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently.

Education

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.

Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization.

Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.

To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.

All transcripts MUST show students name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.

Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.

Foreign national applicants in positions that require contact with children in any program must have officially entered the United States and started the immigration process in order to be eligible for employment with that activity.

Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience
OR
  • One (1) year of education above high school

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Cash handling, customer service, computer and software experience
  • Experience in ordering supplies and submitting various requests
  • Familiarity with basic concept of recreational programs and activities

Commander, Navy Installations Command

CNIC offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. CNIC provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness, and Housing Programs. We provide direct and support services to all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) throughout the FFR Program worldwide.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Phone
81-468-16-5446
Email
FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil
Address
Naval Air Facility Atsugi
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

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