About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at Karing Kennels on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
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 andpersonnel 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/13093243
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.
This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $18.33 – $21.27/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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