Summary
This position is located in Facilities Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the Facilities Manager by attending the Animal Holding Facility (Paws & Claws) and performing administrative, operational and resale duties to its operation.
Duties
- Opens Animal Holding Facility as set in regular operational hours.
- Uses POS or other automated sale system to complete sales transactions.
- Fills out sales receipts by recording description of item, unit retail price, number of items, and total retail price.
- Reaches grand total for merchandise or services through use of a calculator or multi-function cash register.
- Greets customers, provides tour of facility and explain services.
- Answers phone calls and inquiries for facility services.
- Directs customers to U.S. Army Veterinary Services for initial pet examination.
- Fully explains MWR policy and contract to customer.
- Fills out contract and properly files information as directed by local procedure.
- Maintains daily records as required or directed.
- Completes Daily Activity Record (DAR) and makes cash sales drop.
- Inspects facility for damage or malfunctioning equipment at start and end of shift. Reports findings that require attention.
- Determines the general condition of pets and contacts owners or alternate in case of obvious distress or discomfort to animal.
- Completes overall inspection of facilities, including; trash pick-up; emptying trash cans daily; sweeping floors; window washing, and general cleaning required.
- Monitors cleanliness in the surrounding external area on a daily basis and as needed; recovers and disposes of litter and trash.
- Secures Animal Holding Facility as set in regular operational hours.
- Assures all animals are safe and secure in assigned pens, (visually check for each animal, physically check pen door latch and confirm security).
- Provides each animal with water for the night. Assures security of windows and doors.
- Incumbent must present a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times and must work harmoniously with co-workers and members of the MWR Department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 06/24/2025 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.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12705152It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.