This position will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Auto Hobby Shop.
This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits. Must be able to bend, lift, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors.
Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
This position will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Auto Hobby Shop.
This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits. Must be able to bend, lift, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors.
Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Starting pay is NA-05 Step 1, $20.36 PH. Internal NAF Pay setting rules apply.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Introductory Statement: The purpose of this position is to provide customer service in the check out and receipt of automotive repair equipment, inventory maintenance and scheduling appointments for use of automotive repair/paint stalls within Skills Development.
Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities:
Issues, receives and schedules use of equipment, tools and repair/paint stalls for patrons. Uses chit or other parts assignment system for accountability of assigned tools. Determines type of repair job involved and suggests a variety of tools needed to accomplish the repair. Provides instructions to customers on cleaning processes, soiled rag disposal, sweeping and cleanup of repair or pit stall and removal of excess automotive parts. Ensures tools turned-in are clean, assesses breakage or damage if any; charging customer for tools according to prescribed price listing. Operates cash register and accounts for cash using established procedures.
Maintains inventory control records of items issued, conducts minor maintenance and repair of tools and equipment. Accounts for condition, inspects tools upon return, bins, stores or replaces item with new. Arranges tools and parts as stock is replenished or added. Develops display pegboards, cleans and grinds tools requiring sharp edges. Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times. May be required to act as the primary or alternate equipment custodian.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EVALUATING FACTORS:
Skill and Knowledge: Ability to perform minor repair and servicing of tools and equipment. Knowledge of tools and parts so as to be able to identify them from name brands and generic descriptions and by using catalogs and other trade publications. Knowledge of inventory, replenishment and new items receipt documentation so as to be able to perform inventories, initiate replenishments on a timely basis, and record receipt of new items. Knowledge of and skill in inventory procedures so as to be able to exercise stock control such as searching likely locations and taking recounts to assist in determining the basis of overages and/or shortages. Knowledge of automated and/or mechanized systems sufficient to scan bar codes and/or to enter and extract automated information. Skill in verifying the quantities and condition of incoming stock and knowledge of procedures for reporting overages, shortages or damages. Skill in selecting and setting up specific locations for items within the framework of the general storage plan. Skill in marking and tagging locations, and in making entries on locator records to show names, quantities, and locations of stock.
Responsibility: Supervisor assigns tasks either orally or in writing and is available to answer technical questions. Independently determine the sequences, methods, techniques, and procedures appropriate for accomplishing their assignments and carry work through to completion with little advice from supervisor.
Physical Effort: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. May lift heavier items with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
Working Conditions: Work is generally done in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. The attendant may occasionally work in areas that are drafty. The work is sometimes dirty, dusty and greasy. The attendant is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12757761
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, 07/15/2025
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn 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:
Applicant must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of a wide variety of automotive tools and parts; good workshop practices to include setting up and maintaining a neat, well organized and secure storage area; inventory procedures and records maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
1. Must possess knowledge of Automotive tools and repair.
2.. Must possess knowledge operating register.
3. Must possess knowledge of customer service in which you have been direct "one on one" with a customer in assisting them and answering questions.
4. Must possess knowledge of shop equipment
5. Ability to follow written and/or oral instruction, make simple mathematical computations and be able to follow cash handling procedures.
6. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
7. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds
8. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
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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.
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