SUMMARY

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Auto Hobby, RAF Alconbury, UK.
Physical Effort of the position: Requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling, and working under vehicles and working in tight
spaces. Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, moves moderately
heavy items with assistance or with mechanical devices, including objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds

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, 12/03/2025
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc.
Applicants cannot be ’ordinarily resident’. A person is considered to be ’ordinarily resident’ if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being ’ordinary resident’.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens (including UK dual citizens) are not eligible for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

• 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:

• Knowledge in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment.
• This experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of and the ability to remove, replace, clean, and install parts, components and accessories
• Determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced
• Basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics and the skill to make adjustments and settings
• Basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems, and other test equipment
• Skill in using basic automotive tools
• Ability to read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer’s repair manuals.

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 in order to qualify.
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.

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.

• Demonstrates to patrons, as requested or directed, repairs to automotive equipment that can be accomplished by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components and systems, such as fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes.
• Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced; exercises a knowledge of such processes; and provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up.
• When workload or situation demands, actually locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.
• Completes needed repair and makes settings and adjustments, such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle, and turning and adjusting brakes.
• Uses a variety of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brakes tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc.
• Assures that work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
• Assures that patrons observe fire, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
• Keeps shop in orderly condition. Cleans shop area,
• as required, or requests patrons to tidy up their own work areas.
• Issues parts and tools and accounts for same.
  If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12793858