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Posted: February 19, 2026 (0 days ago)

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AUTO SKILLS CENTER MANAGER (AUTO HOBBY) - MCGUIRE

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$20.70 - $35

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the daily operations of an auto hobby shop on a military base, where you'll oversee repairs, ensure safety and customer satisfaction, handle budgets and supplies, and supervise staff.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on automotive repair experience who enjoys teaching others and managing a team in a community-focused setting.

Good fits include mechanics or supervisors passionate about cars and community programs.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in administrative, professional, or technical work with knowledge of management principles
  • Progressively responsible experience in automotive functions, including supervision of diagnostics and repairs
  • In-depth knowledge of automotive mechanics, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles
  • Ability to use a wide variety of automotive tools and interpret parts manuals, schematics, and repair manuals
  • Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally
  • Community or technical college certification in the automotive field (highly desired)
  • Skills in budgeting, inventory management, personnel supervision, and safety monitoring

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop, McGuire AFB, NJ. 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, 03/07/2026 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 experience with administrative, professional, or technical 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 an automotive skills center with supervision over various phases of automotive mechanics to include diagnostics and repair which provides in-depth knowledge of automotive, service procedures, rules and regulations.

Knowledge of automotive mechanics including 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.

Community/technical college certification in the automotive field highly desired.

Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Responsible for the daily operations of the Auto Hobby Shop to ensure economic and efficient operations.

Monitors self-directed programs and functions within the facility for safety and to ensure materials and resources are available, and customer satisfaction is being met.

Monitors safety and cleanliness standards.

Determines type and quantity of expendable and non-expendable materials, equipment and supplies required to conduct an automotive repair program and budgets for, and purchases, these materials as necessary.

Accounts for monies collected. Assists customers and arranges instructional courses in automotive mechanics, enrolls students and maintains records.

Performs periodic inventory and submits activity reports and other reports as required.

Maintains order, reports injuries, prepares and distributes publicity for the Auto Hobby Shop and maintains security of its facilities and personnel.

Selects employees and assigns work according to abilities and reviews completed work and provides training as necessary.

Initiates actions on promotions, awards, employment, terminations, performance ratings and other related personnel actions. Counsels personnel on their duties and evaluates performance.

Serves as the equipment custodian for the Auto Hobby Shop.

Orders all required supplies and equipment, fills out and submits various supply requisitions, purchase orders, contract repair services and repair cycle forms.

Serves as the HAZMAT and accumulation point manager, and ECAMP monitor. Maintains appropriate bench stock items to ensure a quick turnaround on broken equipment.

Analyzes financial results, plans, and coordinates future upgrades on the 5-year plan and NAF Requirements Budget (NRB).

Responsible for all FSS NAF vehicles to include maintenance, repairs and submitting reports to higher HQ monthly.

Manages the resale lot; assigns spaces, collects monies, ensure cleanliness of the area and notifies individuals delinquent on payment, as well as completing all actions required to resolve issues.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892114

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-5NFSW183059