Automotive Worker

United States Air Force
  • CA
    5 days ago

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    Automotive Worker

    Department of the Air Force

    Air Mobility Command

    Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF)

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    Summary

    About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to The Arts and Crafts Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA.

    Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. May lift heavier with assistance from other workers.

    Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

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    Summary

    About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to The Arts and Crafts Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA.

    Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. May lift heavier with assistance from other workers.

    Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

    Learn more about this agency

    Overview

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    Accepting applications

    Location

    Few vacancies in the following location:

    Travis AFB, CA

    No matching locations found.

    Work site options

    Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $27.52 - $27.52 per hour

    Pay will be set based on pay setting policy.

    Pay scale & grade

    NA 8

    Promotion potential None

    Learn more about pay scale and grade

    Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

    Work schedule Intermittent - Intermittent (Flexible) employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week. Travel Required Not required

    Appointment type Permanent

    Occupations and job series

    • 5823 Automotive Mechanic

    Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

    Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

    Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

    Background check type

    • Suitability/Fitness

    Financial disclosure required No

    Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

    Announcement number 26-5XFSW6440 Control number 887777700

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    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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

    Duties

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    • Performs and instructs patrons in minor motor vehicle repairs, and maintenance on a variety of motor vehicles and motorized equipment.
    • 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.
    • 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 applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084453

    Requirements

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    Conditions of employment

    • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
    • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

    Qualifications

    Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/12/2026

    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:

    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; read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturers repair manuals. Ability to frequently lift, handle and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally,

    with assistance, objects weighing up to and over 50 pounds. Ability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight

    spaces for long periods of time.

    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.

    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 installations 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 Governments 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.
    • 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.
    • This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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    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.

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    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 positions 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.

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    Required documents

    Required Documents

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    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 persons 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

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    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 10/12/2026 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 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.

    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

    To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

    Agency contact information

    Travis NAF HR Office

    Email 60FSS/FSRI.nafhro@us.af.mil Address Travis Community Services Flight

    60 FSS/FSQN

    540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100

    Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451

    US

    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

    Fair and transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

    Financial suitability New employee probationary period

    Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

    Selective Service Signature and false statements

    Social security number request

    Required Documents

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    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 persons 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

    Help

    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 10/12/2026 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 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.

    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

    To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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    Travis NAF HR Office

    Email 60FSS/FSRI.nafhro@us.af.mil Address Travis Community Services Flight

    60 FSS/FSQN

    540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100

    Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451

    US

    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

    Expand Hide next steps

    Fair and transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

    Financial suitability New employee probationary period

    Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

    Selective Service Signature and false statements

    Social security number request

    Air Mobility Command

    Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

    Welcome to Travis Air Force Base - Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area and known as the "Gateway to the Pacific". Travis is a short drive from Wine Country and close to sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Forest, Lake Tahoe and so much more. Travis Air Force Base handles more cargo and passenger traffic through its airport than any other military air terminal in the United States. The base has a long and proud history of supporting humanitarian airlift operations at home and around the world.

    Travis AFB has a major impact on the community as a number of military families and retirees have chosen to make Fairfield their permanent home. Travis AFB is the largest employer in the city and Solano County as well, and the massive Travis workforce has a local economic impact of more than $1 billion annually. The base also contributes many highly skilled people to the local labor pool.

    The bases host unit, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, is the largest wing in the Air Forces Air Mobility Command, with a versatile fleet of 26 C-5 Galaxies, 27 KC-10 Extenders, and 13 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

    60TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

    Our Mission: Develop Total Force and Families with Continuous Services and Community Support, enhancing quality of life…from cradle to grave.

    Vision: Unleash Boundless Mission Success Through Unrivaled Support.

    Agency contact information

    Travis NAF HR Office

    Email 60FSS/FSRI.nafhro@us.af.mil Address Travis Community Services Flight

    60 FSS/FSQN

    540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100

    Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451

    US

    Visit our careers page

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    Summary

    About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to The Arts and Crafts Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA.

    Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. May lift heavier with assistance from other workers.

    Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

    Learn more about this agency

    Overview

    Help

    Accepting applications

    Location

    Few vacancies in the following location:

    Travis AFB, CA

    No matching locations found.

    Work site options

    Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $27.52 - $27.52 per hour

    Pay will be set based on pay setting policy.

    Pay scale & grade

    NA 8

    Promotion potential None

    Learn more about pay scale and grade

    Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

    Work schedule Intermittent - Intermittent (Flexible) employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week. Travel Required Not required

    Appointment type Permanent

    Occupations and job series

    • 5823 Automotive Mechanic

    Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

    Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

    Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

    Background check type

    • Suitability/Fitness

    Financial disclosure required No

    Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

    Announcement number 26-5XFSW6440 Control number 887777700

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