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Recreation Assistant (Automotive)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

MWR provides Sailors and their families the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs, encouraging individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy. 

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/15/2017 to 12/26/2017
Salary
$10.81 - $10.81 per hour

Shift Differential Flex position

Pay scale & grade
NF 02
Location
Kittery, ME
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent - Intermittent 0-40 hrs not entitled to benefits
Work schedule
Intermittent - Intermittent Flex
Service
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
VA-18-11423
Control number
486850600

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Duties

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Upon request, the incumbent will assist patrons only to the extent of absolute knowledge with instructions or advice on repairing automotive vehicles.  The incumbent will insure that he/she does not convey any misleading, incorrect or unsafe information or practice.  May supervise patrons using all tools and machines ensuring safety precautions are used.  All patron service will be responsive, polite and delivered in a manner.

Check tools in and out using a custody receipt to ensure their return.  Advises customer on safety instructions concerning tools and equipment in the shop and ensures protective equipment is used as required. Operates shop machinery as required, which may include valve grinding, wheel-balancing, timing lights and spark plug cleaning machines.  Instructs customer in proper use of machinery as needed and oversees to ensure safe and appropriate use.  Assists with the preventative maintenance, repair and record-keeping of all Mid-Atlantic owned vehicles.

Collects and records all fees and sales.  Operates cash register, and performs all necessary cash recording in accordance with established regional policy.  Displays stockand refills displays as necessary.  Assists with shop inventory as requested.

Maintains facility in clean and orderly fashion to ensure high level of cleanliness at all times.  Cleans and stocks restrooms.  Upon closing, ensures the facility has been cleaned according to directives, checks internal and external lighting and holds fire and security checks to ensure facility is secured.

Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

THIS IS A FLEX POSITION AND IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of automotive tools and equipment and their proper, safe use and maintenance.  Must possess basic math skills and have the ability to read and communicate effectively in English.  Ability to read technical manuals for tools and equipment and learn shop equipment within 90 days of hire.  Must possess leadership skills to exercise control over groups of people; ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations.   Must act immediately in any situation which could result in harm to a patron; the ability to tactfully but forcefully provide instruction on safety and facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

Additional information

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.



Click the following link to preview the applicant questionnaire: Preview Applicant Questionnaire.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Agency contact information

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Phone
401-8413127
Address
Commander, Navy Installations Command
656 Whipple Street
Newport, RI 02841
US

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