About the position: This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position will be assigned to the Wood Shop at the Hobby Complex at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Designs, creates, produces, and /or modifies computer rotary engraved and computer laser engraved products using wood, plastic or metal.
About the position: This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position will be assigned to the Wood Shop at the Hobby Complex at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Designs, creates, produces, and /or modifies computer rotary engraved and computer laser engraved products using wood, plastic or metal.
NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Introduction: This position is assigned to the Wood Shop at the Hobby Complex.
Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Designs, creates, produces, and /or modifies computer rotary engraved and computer laser engraved products using wood, plastic or metal. Assists patrons in various self-help woodworking projects requiring a variety of skills. Ensures that patrons use proper tools and follow safety procedures. Checks progress of the patron's projects. Prepares patron check-in forms, calculate fees and charges for services rendered. Provides custom manufacturing of shadow boxes, flag cases, and other organizational and personal wood projects. Ensures quality control. Ensures customer satisfaction is maintained. Ensures proper use of equipment. Maintains equipment in proper working order. Repairs equipment if possible. Instruct patrons in formal and informal sessions on techniques, materials, safety and regulations. Ensures that the housekeeping standards are maintained.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12753450
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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, 07/22/2025
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques to make and repair a variety of wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs. Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide variety of woods, gluing, and bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of set up, operation and maintenance of precision wood crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools. Ability to instruct and assist wood patrons. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movements. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. This is a position of trust.
Conditions of Employment: Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a favorable Tier 1 background
Investigation. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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 07/22/2025 to receive consideration.
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