Animal Caretaker

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, 02/17/2025

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Must be able to handle hard to control animals.
4. Must be able to restrain and lift animals weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and 75 pounds with assistance.
5. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl to retrieve animals.
6. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
7. Must be able to work an uncommon/irregular tour of duty (to include nights, weekends, and holidays).
8. 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."
9. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.