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About the position: This position is located at Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.
11/07/2024 to 11/14/2024
$17.27 - $18.91 per hour
NA 2 - 4
Few vacancies in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Intermittent
Competitive
4
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24-8TFSWK599377
818030600
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
This is a developmental position; incumbent can be non-competitively promoted to NA-04 Animal Caretaker upon satisfactory completion of training.
Responsible for the care of dogs and cats staying at Karing Kennels to include but not limited to providing food and water, handling, walking and supervising animals when out of their kennels. Is responsible for bathing, brushing, and trimming nails of animals as needed. Will administer oral, topical, intranasal, and subcutaneous medications as required. Monitors animals' health and alerts manager if there are any changes or concerns. Responsible for keeping all areas of the building clean (vacuums, dusts, mops and sanitize) to include but not limited to hallways, kennels, and yards. Will wash bedding, blankets and towels as needed. Responsible for cleaning up urine, feces, and throw up inside and outside. Maintains animal records, aids in checking pets in and out of the facility when needed as well as maintains a daily check list for each pet. May transport animals to/from veterinary appointments. Collects fees for service and performs related administrative duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12603965
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Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units. Together they form ("Team Kadena") -- a world-class combat team ready to fight and win from the Keystone of the Pacific. Nearly 18,000 Americans and more than 4,000 Japanese employees and contractors make up Team Kadena. The base's estimated economic impact upon Okinawa's economy is more than $700 million annually.
