About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center in the Wood Shop on Holloman AFB, NM. This position is Regular Full Time and comes with full benefits such as 401(k), Health & Dental Insurance, Annual & Sick Leave and More!

Duties

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the wood craft shop and provide wood crafting instruction and assistance to patrons. The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to: Operates and maintains a woodworking shop for patron use. Equips shop with a variety of woodworking and wood crafting equipment. Maintains stock of wood, wood products, and other woodworking shop supplies to complete a variety of woodworking projects. Prepares shop budget and requests for supplies and equipment required for shop operation. Registers patrons, collects appropriate fees, and issues materials, tools, and equipment. Develops curriculum for skills development woodworking classes. Demonstrates proper techniques and methods used in building, refinishing and repairing wood projects. Assists patrons in completing layouts and provides general guidelines involved in estimating material, cost and waste minimizing techniques, selection or substitution of materials. Examines various characteristics of wood, such as soft/hard/plywood, veneers and wood substitutes, gluing, bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Determines various materials that will give items required strength, durability, fit, match and high-grade appearance. Instructs patrons in proper use of a wide range of woodworking machines such as routers, lathes, power shapers, and jointers. Demonstrates development of curved, contoured and shaped surfaces and features such as inlays, miniature parts, matched panels, complex joints, etc. Demonstrates and follows safety practices in operating machines and using tools and equipment, protective ear and eye devices, respirators to protect against sawdust and vapors and machine guards to protect against injury. Ensures working area is clean, floor is swept and mopped, and all equipment is cleaned and replaced in proper places before opening and closing the facility. Performs other duties as assigned. The physical Effort required for this position is: Works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. Work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and serious injuries, such as loss of fingers from accidents while operating woodworking machines. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12093383

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• 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.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required 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 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, 08/30/2023 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 which demonstrates knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques to make and repair a variety of wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs. Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide variety of hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, veneers, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures; ability to prepare operating budget, control and account for funds, prepare supply requisitions and maintain stock and equipment levels. Knowledge of set up, operation and maintenance of precision wood crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools. Skill in interpreting complex instructions, sketches, blueprints and specifications to make jigs, templates and fixtures to extend and/or adapt machines. Ability to instruct and assist wood shop patrons. Must be able to follow written and/or oral instruction, work orders and specifications related to wood crafting work. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.

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.

Contacts

• Address Holloman Community Services Flight 49 FSS/FSMH, 596 4th Street, Bldg 224, Suite 203 Holloman AFB, NM 88330-8060 US
• Name: Holloman NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]