Recreation Aid (Kennels)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan seeks a Recreation Aid (Kennels) to care for dogs, cats and other small animals, maintain kennels, and perform clerical duties.

The role requires following schedules, feeding, cleaning, observing animals for changes, and reporting to supervisors. This overseas position includes cashier duties on the Point of Sale system and related admin tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with animal care preferred.
• Duties include kennel maintenance and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on set schedules for dogs, cats and other small animals.
• Observe animals for changes and report to supervisor.
• Prepare rations, feed and water according to instructions.
• Clean and disinfect pens, kennels, restrooms and cages.
• Administer medications as directed by owners and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform cashier duties on the Point of Sale system and collect fees for service.

Skills

Animal care

Cash handling

Clerical tasks

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan

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

Key Responsibilities

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 & 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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $15 – $17.25/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Overseas' hiring path.

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