REC ASSISTANT AUTO SKILLS

REC ASSISTANT AUTO SKILLS

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Kittery, Maine

Salary Range: $18.09 - $18.09 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The purpose of this position is to provide technical knowledge, advice and guidance upon request to active duty, retired military members and their eligible dependents.

Major Duties:

• 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 stock and 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.

Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess 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.

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 01/10/2026 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. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859534It 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=ApplicantTo 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/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-10