Lead Art Specialist Job in Fort Richardson, AK

Vacancy No. 25-9MFSWT706215 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $22.00 to $35.22 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/13/2025 Close Date 1/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Richardson, AK


Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Elmendorf Community Services Flights on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. .

Regular Part-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 30 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, and more.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Assists the Manager of the Auto Arts & Craft Center operations.

Assumes the role of acting manager if the Manager is on leave or TDY. As a working leader provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security and safety rules. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Oversees the daily activities of other employees engaged in the performance of their duties to include planning, distributing and balancing work; reporting to Manager on performance and reviewing completed work; motivating, coaching, training; and supporting the equal opportunity (EEO) program.

Prepares cash drawers for shift cashiers, makes change for cashiers, rings out cash register at the end of each shift, prepares daily cashier report utilizing RecTrac and NAFDIS, and performs complex clerical duties and administrative tasks for the facility. Maintains logs, prepares time and attendance cards in SETS. Frames patron artwork or pictures following work order specifications. Selects finished wood or wood substitute/material from existing stock, measures and uses chopper to cut material to desired dimensions, cuts stock with cutter or miter saw, and glues or nails frame corners together. The incumbent uses small hand tools (e.g. hammer, drill, nail punch, glass scorer, mat knife, stapler, paper cutter) to assemble the picture frame. Cuts mat board to achieve special cutting effects specified in the work order. Measures and cuts fabric or paper mat material, mounts artwork to mat or backing assembly, and secures work with retention staples. The work is completed with a heat seal to mount the picture to the backing. Measures, scores, and breaks protective glass to proper dimensions. Measures, cuts and assembles backing materials and picture hanging devices.

Answers telephones, prepares and displays samples, and shop display of merchandise. Trains new employees in equipment operations, assembly of shop products and customer service operations. Maintains perpetual control on all inventory items associated with the frame shop using pre-established procedures and methods. Orders additional stock and supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock on hand. Maintains shop tools and assures tools are kept in good working order. Assists Picture Framer(s) and patrons by demonstrating picture framing and matting techniques, including use of safety practices of shop equipment. Selects, issues, and receives hand tools used by patrons.

Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12664254

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • 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.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

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, 01/21/2025

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 progressively responsible experience in the use and general maintenance of miter saws, chop saws, V-nailer, mat cutters, glass cutters, bandsaws, sewing machines, kilns, and measuring devices. Experience in program development in an Arts & Crafts environment is required. Must possess ability to teach classes in framing, glass crafts, woodworking, fabric crafts, jewelry and/or drawing is required. Must have experience which demonstrates a wide knowledge range of woodworking materials, techniques and processes. Experience in art, graphics, and layout is required. Must have computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office, Rec trac, Inventory, SAIS and SETS. Must be able to read, write and speak English, and do basic arithmetic. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Clear speaking voice required. Must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance. Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in an environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels, dust, grease and dirt. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Investigation. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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

Required documents may 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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


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 claimed eligibility. 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 un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your 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 01/21/2025 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.

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Agency contact information

Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office
Address
JBER Fort Richardson Community Services Flight
773 FSS/FSCN
10480 Sijan Ave. Ste 202
JBER, AK 99506-0000
US
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Next steps

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