Summary
About the position: This position is located at the Auto Hobby Facility on RAF Lakenheath, UK.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. This is a Regular Part-time position with a gauranteed 30 hours per week. This position comes with the opportunity to elect benefits and annual/sick leave.
*This position is open to internal candidates only*
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Assists the complex manager in managing all facilities consisting of a garage, vehicle repair shop, tire & lube center, two auto parts stores, car wash program, POV Sales Lot, Ministry of Transport (MOT) inspection program and storage compound. Develops for management approval operational and marketing initiatives based on current industry patterns and trends aimed at improving the sales and productivity of automotive and aftermarket parts sales activities in the AHC. Assists in managing the squadron hazardous waste management program, maintains inventories of hazardous waste and submits reports in accordance with directives. Serves as the alternate 48 FSS Vehicle Maintenance Officer (VMO); responsible for the day-to-day operation of the squadron's vehicle fleet, coordinating maintenance schedules, performing inspections, preparing reports, following local and higher headquarters guidelines. Prepares and submits to manager a quarterly and annual budget to reflect realistic needs and operating costs. Monitors expenditures with regard to budgeting goals. Performs supervisory personnel management, technical and administrative supervision over assigned employees. Structures assignments and assigns work based on priorities and deadlines to meet mission needs. Finalizes inventory reports and brings to the attention of the Auto Skills Complex Manager any discrepancies. Ensures required accounting documents are submitted. Applies good communication skills to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with business, industry, customer organizations, HRO, Marketing and financial office. Schedules and approves leave, evaluates employees, provides feedback and training, takes full advantage of all recognition programs to recognize employees. Hears and resolves problems and concerns and elevates any serious issues to the Auto Skills Complex Manager Initiates appropriate corrective action for performance or conduct. Operates various government vehicles in the performance of duties. Performs other duties as necessary.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12860713
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment to the position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment
- This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- Must be able to satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must have a valid US Driver’s License and 3rd AF license.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Internal Candidates Only. 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, 01/13/2026
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and must possess a social security number and card. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
- Business Based Action
- Family Member Preference
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience which provides sound knowledge of management principles and practices. Experience may have been gained in an operational, administrative or managerial position. Must have in-depth knowledge and management experience overseeing and controlling the process of automotive repairs to include operation of an auto parts sales facility Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skill in supervising, motivating and directing a subordinate workforce.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
- All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
- Probationary period may be required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- 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.
- LQA is not authorized.
- Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
- 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and
must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your
complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must 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 01/13/2026 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 or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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 .
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.