Summary This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Chievres Kennel, Chievres AB, Belgium. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities The Kennel Manager oversees the establishment of the kennel facility and the maintenance or workability of the facility. Each kennel maintains accurate record keeping, preventative medical, parasite and rodent control programs, sanitation, care and feeding and obtains all pet related support requirements. Requires knowledge of established rules, procedures, methods of operation, and federal, state, and local laws in the management of the kennel operation. Prepares for program manager and veterinary inspections. Responsible for cash handling functions in support of services and retail. May require TDY travel – more than 20% of time Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments Ability to work occasional days, nights, weekends and holidays for special events and TDY - as needed by management. The employee may be recalled to duty from scheduled time off. Must be able to receive all mandated immunizations to work in a direct-patient capacity and/or veterinary environment IAW AR 40-562 Chap 4-1. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1.Experience must include management experience and animal care experience which require daily health care and maintenance of adult pets and a working knowledge of Federal (Army/USDA), state and other sanitation and health inspection standards. 2. A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated related work experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Work experience must have be equivalent in complexity, difficulty and responsibility to the next lower pay band level. 3. Physical requirement: Ability to lift 75 lbs. and long periods of standing, restraining, kneeling, reaching and sitting, etc Highly Preferred: 1. 3 years of professional experience directly related to project planning to include the coordination, administration, evaluation, data analysis and implementation within the veterinary industry. 2. At least 3 years of clinical veterinarian experience. 3. Possess active United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) accreditation. Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). (Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 1600 CET on 08/04/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band Allowances and Differential Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. Sunday premium may be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Night differential may be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances Differentials, or incentives will not be paid. Post allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR), contingent upon eligibility. Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for more information please see the agency contact information listed below for your local NAF Human Resources office. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here. Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Overseas Employment Eligibility U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.