Auto Hobby Manager

Summary About the position: This position will be a AUTO HOBBY MANAGER assigned to ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER at Minot AFB, ND. This is a REGULAR FULL-TIME (RFT) position. 35-40 hours are guaranteed each week Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool. Duties The purpose of this position is to plan and administer the activities, service and staff of the Automotive Skills Center, assist patrons in automotive repairs and service needs, and maintain the Force Support vehicle fleet (schedule maintenance and repairs). Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Automotive Skills Center, its resale function, and car wash facility. Ensures compliance with established fire, safety, and security requirements. Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and equipment and performs safefy inspections on tools and equipment on a regular basis. Responsible for continual oversight of the HAZMAT, HAZCOM and ECAMP programs for the squadron and training squadron personnel. Develops and maintains hazardous waste program to include hazardous waste accumulation point, related training and records maintenance as required by federal and state laws and training squadron personnel. Maintains a current library of maintenance manuals and catalogs, and ensures necessary tools and equipment are available to accommodate patrons. Conducts, or arranges for, automotive instructional classes for patrons. Prepares promotional materials. Collects, deposits, and verifies all funds received from operation of activity. Monitors records and ensures proper cash handling procedures are followed. Develops and verifies all quarterly and annual budgets for appropriated and nonappropriated funds including justification statements and approves all expenditures. Exercises cost control measures to ensure costs are in line with approved budgets. Assists patrons with automotive problems or questions. Selects and purchases resale and special-order items, prices items so that profit margins are maintained according to established goals. Collects, deposits, and verifies all funds received from operation of activity. Monitors records and ensures proper cash handling procedures are followed. Collects, deposits, and verifies all quarterly and annual budgets for appropriated and nonappropriated funds including justification statements, and approves all expenditures. Exercises cost control measures to ensure costs are in line with approved budgets. Assists patrons with automotive problems or questions. Selects and purchases resale and special-order items, prices items so that profit margins are maintained according to established goals. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities such as assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, selects employees, grants leave and provides appropriate recognition and feedback for employee performance. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897598 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. 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, 04/24/2026 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 responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided a general knowledge of management principles and progressively responsible experience in one or more functions managed by an automotive supervisor. Must have specialized experience in the automotive skills center or an automotive service center with supervision over the various phases of automotive mechanics to include diagnostics and repair which provided an in-depth knowledge of automotive, service procedures, rules and regulations. Knowledge of automotive mechanics which includes the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair/correct problems. Must be able to use a wide variety of automotive tools, read and interpret parts manuals, schematics and manufacturer's repair manuals. Must be able to maintain or receive certification for HAZMAT, MASCOM and ECAMP within 60 day of appointment. Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service for Excellence or a2-year community/technical college certification in the automotive field is highly desirable. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position DOES 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. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. 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. Benefits Review our benefits