Kennels Manager at Pacific Air Forces | Jobs.InOkinawa

Kennels Manager

Pacific Air Forces πŸ“ Kadena Air Base Posted 2 weeks ago
πŸ” Not Required SOFA $25.26 – $29.26/hr

Manages business operations, personnel, and facilities for animal boarding services at a kennel on Kadena Air Base.

Responsible for the management of the business operations and personal services function of the kennels. Provides operational guidance for programs, personnel and facilities associated with animal boarding services. Plans, organizes and coordinates programs with marketing and publicity department to promote monthly, quarterly and annual events as well as special programs. Develops a budget, builds and reviews financial analytical data of financial performance and makes appropriate changes to improve all key performance indicators. Manages the boarding and stray/adoption facilities for maintenance requirements and ensures adherences to all environmental, cleaning and sanitation standards. Ensures safety protocols are in order, conducts monthly and routine safety inspections in IAW all pertaining regulations. Responsible for the management of all employees including NAF and IHA personnel. Exercises supervisory responsibility through effective communications or performance expectations, appraisals, disciplinary actions and adhering to personnel and EEO laws and regulations. Trains new employees, coordinates monthly staff meetings and safety trainings. Maintains effective employee work schedules and makes appropriate adjustments to maintain pet to staff ratios where needed. Responsible for all procedures involved in the adoption, quarantine, redemption or euthanasia of impounded animals. Works closely with local agencies in the community and Kadena Veterinary Facility for weekly visits to accomplish vaccination, testing and disposal of animals. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates long and short-range procedures and programs to support the kennel business activities. Conducts monthly inventories, generates appropriate documents and formulates selling prices to meet market and AF COS requirements. Manages stocks of perishable items, ensuring they are used prior to expiration dates. Ensures inhouse inventories and preventive maintenance meet established timelines, places retail orders to keep inventory levels within preapproved levels, assures turnaround of products to prevent slow moving items from staying on shelves. Maintains/updates Point of Sale System and reviews usage reports such as low and high interest items to make adjustments to orders. Responsible for the protection of resources under the program. Reviews customer feedback investigates complaints and takes appropriate actions to resolve them. Will be appointed Records Custodian for the facility, will be responsible for all duties needed to accomplish compliance with ERM files. Develops, establishes and schedules program events. Responsible for maintaining and improving existing programs and creatively developing new innovative programs. Coordinates with various personnel in the planning and organizing of scheduled events, arranging for supplies and personnel needed for the events including all logistical requirements. Generates an after-action report for all program events and uses historical program event data to plan future events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Who May Apply

Open to those in Okinawa, Japan 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, 06/23/2026. 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.

Qualifying Experience

  • Must have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage a program or activity which encompasses workforce management, resource protection and fiscal responsibilities.
  • Must have knowledge of general accounting or financial principles as well as cash handling experience.
  • Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, MS PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word) is required.
  • Must have experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise, train and schedule subordinates.
  • Must have experience managing a retail operation for profit which may include merchandise display and managing inventory levels.
  • POS system experience is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of kennel operations or related business is desired but not required.
  • Must complete pre-vaccine rabies series within 60 days of employment.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation.

Benefits

Benefits information is available at https://myairforcelife.com/join-our-team.

Health insuranceRetirement planPaid leaveEmployee assistance programTraining opportunities
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This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization. Are you willing and able to submit to immunization screenings, undergo vaccinations including annual influenza vaccinations, and provide evidence of immunizations?

Additional Info

Other Information

  • Position: Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Grade: NF-04
  • Salary: $25.26 - $29.26 per hour
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Work Type: Permanent
  • Security Clearance: Not Required
  • Drug Test: Not Required
  • Travel: Not required
  • Relocation: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • Probationary Period: May be required.
  • Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • Direct Deposit: All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • How to Apply: To apply, complete the online questionnaire and submit required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/23/2026. See https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976346.

Skills & Keywords

Kennel managementAnimal boardingSupervisionBudgetingInventory managementPOS systemMS OfficeCustomer service
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