Department: Department of the Navy
Agency: U.S. Marine Corps
Announcement: 79133
Pay grade: NF 03
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
Open to: Open to the public

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Is responsible for assisting the manager in managing all phases of an automotive skills development center. Provide qualified instruction, technical advice, supervision, equipment, tools and machinery for patrons engaged in performing both minor and major maintenance of personal vehicles. Ensures patrons are instructed in the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and associated tools.  Assists in planning, organizing work and managing internal resources to ensure maximum productivity and efficiencies.  Inventories and displays resale merchandise.  Responsible for the operation and accountability of change fund and all daily receipts.  Assists the manager in reviewing financial status of activity and recommends changes when necessary. Supervises activity employees. Trains, schedules work, appraise performance, counsels personnel and recommends personnel actions as appropriate.  Effectively supports the Marine Corps EEO policy. Ensures management of Hazardous Waste (HW) is in accordance with current regulations and ensures established safety procedures concerning handling of HW are followed.  Ensure that required training for HW handlers is conducted.  Ensures that training records and other required reports are maintained, overall efficiency of the operation and the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.  Ensures compliance with fire, safety and sanitation regulations. Assist the manger in preparing budgets, long-range plans, inventory controls, cost controls and related records and reports.  

Provides customer service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years¿ experience that demonstrates knowledge of automotive mechanics, automotive troubleshooting or auto body repair and welding and safety procedures to be able to instruct participants in the program being administered.  Must have the ability to maintain financial records and budget.  Knowledge of retail business practices.  Knowledge of the methods for promoting programs and responsible administrative, professional and technical work requiring knowledge of operating an automotive skills development center.  Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.  Experience, which demonstrates knowledge of general mechanical experience, mechanical management, trades work and oversight of a hobby skills development center. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.