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Automotive Helper - Auto Skills Center, PMRF

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRH Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands; Auto Skills N922D4
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Summary

This position is for Department of Navy (DoN) Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) for Navy Region Hawaii in the Auto Skills division at the Pacific Missile Range Facility located in Barking Sands, Hawaii on the island of Kaua'i.

Must reside on the island of Kaua'i.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/28/2025 to 11/07/2025
Salary
$23.17 to - $27.03 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kauai Island, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel to other facilities on or outside of PMRF for work or training may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
26473
Control number
848845900

Duties

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Duties (include, but not limited to):

  • Assisting automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles
  • Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, replacing, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc.
  • Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc.
  • Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes.
  • May assist higher grade mechanics and workers in making service calls
  • May be required to operate a light truck or van to answer trouble calls or transport men and materials to and from jobs
  • May assist in with use of on-board computers and electronic analyzers to help diagnose problems with computer control systems and emission systems
  • May perform maintenance on lawn cutting equipment, such as cleaning filters, spark plugs and sharpening blades
  • Observes environmental, safety and security rules and regulations
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background investigation.
  • Must be C.A.R.E. (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
  • Must submit valid driver's license with application.
  • Must follow prescribed safety procedures and use safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators.
  • Must be a current employee and submit most recent PAR or SF-50 with application.

Qualifications

*Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they related to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Skills and Knowledge:
  • A basic knowledge of automotive repair such as could be gained at the high school or trade school level
  • Ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • A driver's license is required
***Must be willing to work weekend, nights, and holidays***

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. 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.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

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