Department of the Air Force

Auto Hobby Shop Assistant Manager

Air Force Academy, Colorado Full time

Auto Hobby Shop Assistant Manager

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Air Force Academy, Colorado

Salary Range: $34 - $34 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position include benefits. .

Major Duties:

  • Oversees all aspects of the Auto Hobby Shop (AHS) operation, to include, but not limited to, the repair bays, car wash, tool crib, and concessionaire contracts. Implements higher level directives and formulates local procedures and programs to ensure high standards of service. Develops budgets, tracks expenses, maintains resale inventory, performs detailed analysis of operating statements, and accomplishes short and long range strategic planning. Ensures revenues and expenditures are properly recorded and accounted for to provide reliable financial and statistical reports and to maintain accountability over assets. Evaluates operating statements to determine inefficiencies and develops comprehensive business plans to strengthen financial performance. Manages real property resources and provides informed input on renovations, improvements, and minor and major construction projects. Ensures that established suspense are met in a timely manner. Develops various programs that involve customer education and community involvement. Ensures compliance with all environmental and safety procedures and policies. Manages the facility hazardous waste management program. Serves as the AHS's primary representative for self-inspection, MICT, Safety, HAZCOM, and ESOMIS. Applies effective communication skills to establish, develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with business and industry representatives, unit leadership, co-workers, team members, and internal and external customers. Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to team members on troubleshooting and repairs of motor vehicle components, to include, but not limited to, engines, transmissions, brake systems, wheel bearings, electrical systems, power steering mechanisms, axle assemblies, and vehicle diagnostics. Inspects completed work quality and quantity to ensure a high standard of output and productivity. Organizes daily work priorities, communicates assignments, and monitors deadlines based on supervisor's goals and objectives. Informs supervisor of team accomplishments, training needs, performance status, attendance problems, and behavioral issues. Assists supervisor with staff scheduling, leave approvals, complaint resolution, and recruitment efforts. Operates government and customer vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12858473

Qualifications: 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, 01/05/2026 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 performing the following duties: Managing or leading a business activity, to include planning programs, training employees, formulating budgets, maintaining inventory, supplies, and retail items, marketing events, and providing excellent customer service; conducting a full range of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on motor vehicles; and delegating the work of other automotive workers to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must successfully complete a favorable Tier I background investigation. Must have and maintain valid US driver's license. A pre-employment drug test is required and the incumbent is subject to random drug testing thereafter. A pre-employment physical exam is required to ensure the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and endure the physical vigor of the position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How to Apply: 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 01/05/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-01-05