NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary About the position: This position is located at the Pet Care Center, Yokota AB. This is an Intermittent (Flexible) position, 0-40 hours per week. Responsibilities 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. 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. Is capable of force feeding and applying medications to animals. Uses skills in handling and restraining hard to control animals to prevent injury to the animal or self. Cleans and disinfects feeding utensils, pens/run areas, restroom, and other required tools. Bathes animals as needed. Continually observes animals and notifies supervisor of any obvious abnormal changes of appearance and activity. Cleans yard and mow the lawn when needed. Clean and sanitize drains in runs of animal liter and empties garbage. Provides routine and personal care according to set schedules and instructions. Prepares feed in accordance with schedule and instructions. taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. 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. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and animals if necessary Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12470141 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 07/11/2024 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 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 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. 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. Must be able to handle hard to control animals. Must be able to restrain and lift animals weighing 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 work an uncommon/irregular tour of duty (to include nights, weekends, and holidays). 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." 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 Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.