Summary Who May Apply? US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES Air Base, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Chievres Auto-Skills, Chievres AB, Belgium. Responsibilities Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles. Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc. Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher-grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts. Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulation points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on breaks. Observes environmental safety, and security rules and regulations. Responsible for the overall cleanliness and order of the facility. Determine the need and prepare orders for repair and maintenance of shop, tools, and equipment, as required. Determine the need for and report requirement to the manager to order materiel, supplies and all items necessary to maintain and run the programs and activities assigned by the Auto Skills Center manager. Collect fees from patrons and oversee customers work to ensure compliance with safety regulations and avoid misuse of equipment. Ensure that patrons clean up their work areas and return tools and materials. Performs other duties and assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent from a trade school. Must possess six (6) months of progressively general work experience. Must possess a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work. Must have the ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and power tools. Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Education Additional Information Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 01/22/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. FWS Allowances and Differentials All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will not be paid for this position. Post Allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR). Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact your local HR office at the address listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3. THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Overseas Employment Eligibility U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.