Assistant Kennels Manager

Assistant Kennels Manager

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan

Salary Range: $18.1 - $18.1 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Major Duties:

• This position resides at Karing Kennels and reports directly to the Kennels Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Kennel Manager in directing and executing the day-to-day business operations. May act as the Kennel Manager in their absence to ensure full continuity of facility operations and program management. First-line Supervisor for NAF and Local National personnel in their performance of day-to-day operations, including boarding, grooming, and retail. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinates. Applies Air Force and local guidance to ensure daily tasks comply with established standards and operating instructions. Drafts and prepares employee work schedules, including shift work, for final approval by the Kennels Manager. Reschedules employees to cover sick leave or other absences to ensure operational continuity. Provides initial, on-the-job, and recurring training for employees on topics including the computerized Point of Sale (POS) system and daily operational procedures. Establishes and maintains individual employee pay and timekeeping records (including OPM 71s) for submission to payroll. Conducts first-level performance evaluations and provides input to the Manager for formal appraisals. Works directly with staff to resolve grievances and day-to-day personnel issues, elevating more complex matters as required. Conducts monthly physical inventories of retail and perishable items. Drafts and submits retail orders to maintain preapproved inventory levels and formulates suggested selling prices for the Manager's final approval. Assists in preparing daily cash deposits and consolidated reports. Maintains and updates the POS system, reviewing usage reports to provide recommendations to management on low and high-interest items. Ensures daily safety and health standards are met by conducting routine facility inspections and maintaining preventative measures like fire extinguishers. Works directly with staff to resolve initial customer complaints and feedback within established policies, discussing findings with the Kennels Manager. Serves as the Alternate Records Custodian, assisting the Manager in maintaining compliance with ERM files. Assists the Manager with marketing, publicity, and event coordination by reviewing promotional materials (posters, flyer's) and helping to organize supplies and personnel for scheduled events. Directly oversees the execution of daily and weekly programs. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945990

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Open to applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. 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, 05/01/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. 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: Applicant must have 3 years of progressive experience and/or previous employment overseeing an operation with program planning, workforce management, and resource protection. Ability to supervise, train, and schedule subordinates or have experience which shows the potential to develop these qualities. Proficiency with using office automation software such as Microsoft Office, including Power Point, Word, Access, and Excel is required. Progressive experience in payroll processing with a wide variety of actions requiring a wide range of rules, instructions and regulations with little technical supervision. Knowledge of Kennel operations or related business experience is required. Must have experience working directly with the public. Must have cash handling and safeguarding of funds experience. Experience which has demonstrated the ability to manage a retail operation for profit may include merchandise display and managing inventory levels. Rec Trac system experience is preferred but not required.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/01/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Application Deadline: 2026-05-01