Supervisory Kennel Management Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Kennel Master and Flight Chief for the 341st Training Squadron Kennel Operations Flight. This role is responsible for planning, managing, and supervising all programs, services, and activities within Military Working Dog (MWD) Program kennels. The specialist will plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the Kennel Operations Flight, exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, and represent the 341st Training Squadron with various installation and functional area organizations. Additionally, the role involves developing plans and coordinating with other agencies to execute the MWD program in support of worldwide security efforts and is responsible for the kennel care and general animal husbandry of MWDs used by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Incumbent must work rotational shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, as duty requires.
• This is a key position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance. These items include dogs, equipment, and supplies.
• Incumbent is subject to scratches, bites, parasites, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Must have a Spleen.
• Must have and maintain a civilian driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes working with animal behavior, psychology, training methods, sanitation, and non-professional medical care; working with kennel operations sufficient to oversee and monitor kennels in multiple geographic locations; and working with instructions, policies, and regulations regarding the management of organizational operations with specialized knowledge in Military Working Dog kennel management.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Broad knowledge of animal behavior, psychology, training methods, evaluations procedures, exercising dogs, grooming dogs and kennel sanitation.
• Knowledge of kennel master responsibilities and kennel management.
• The employee must analyze situations and resolve difficult issues and problems in assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of MWD training administration, policies and procedures and principles, practices and techniques of MWD training.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Three years recent experience as DoD Kennel Master desired.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Kennel Operations Flight.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the 341st Training Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Develops plans and coordinates with other agencies to execute the MWD program, in support of security efforts worldwide.
• Responsible for kennel care and general animal husbandry of MWDs used by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager