Auto Hobby Manager

Air Force Materiel Command

Edwards Air Force Base (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command at Edwards AFB seeks a supervisory Auto Hobby Manager to lead the Automotive Skills Center, oversee staff and budgets, and ensure safe, efficient operations of the center and its vehicle fleet.

The position requires managing 1–5 personnel, coordinating repairs and patron services, and maintaining compliance with safety and hazardous material regulations. The posted pay range is $21.96 – $30/hr.

Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience overseeing 1–5 employees.
  • Ability to manage budgets and expenditures for NAf operations.
  • Strong customer service and patron assistance skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer activities, service, and staff of the Automotive Skills Center.
  • Assist patrons with automotive repairs and service needs.
  • Maintain the Force Support vehicle fleet and schedule maintenance.
  • Ensure safe, compliant operation of the center and its facilities.
  • Oversee budgets, resale items, and cash handling procedures.
  • Supervise 1–5 employees and provide feedback.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Budget management
Customer service
Fleet maintenance
Safety compliance

Education

Foreign education equivalency

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop located on Edwards AFB. This is a supervisory position where you will supervise/manage 1-5 employees.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to plan and administer the activities, service, and staff of the Automotive Skills Center, assist patrons in automotive repairs and service needs, and maintain the Force Support vehicle fleet (schedule maintenance and repairs). Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Automotive Skills Center, its resale function, and car wash facility. Ensures compliance with established fire, safety, and security requirements.

Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and equipment and performs safety inspections on tools and equipment on a regular basis. Responsible for continual oversight of the HAZMAT, HAZCOM and ECAMP programs for the Automotive Skills Center and training Automotive Skills Center personnel. Develops and maintains hazardous waste program to include hazardous waste accumulation point, related training and records maintenance as required by federal and state laws.

Maintains a current library or maintenance manuals and catalogs, and ensures necessary tools and equipment are available to accommodate patrons. Conducts, or arranges for, automotive instructional classes for patrons. Prepares promotional materials. Collects, deposits, and verifies all funds received from operation of activity. Monitors records and ensures proper cash handling procedures are followed.

Develops and verifies all quarterly and annual budgets for appropriated and non-appropriated funds including justification statements, and approves all expenditures. Exercises cost control measures to ensure costs are in line with approved budgets. Assists patrons with automotive problems or questions. Selects and purchases resale and special order items; prices items so that profit margins are maintained according to established goals.

Collects, deposits, and verifies all funds received from operation of activity. Monitors records and ensures proper cash handling procedures are followed. Collects, deposits, and verifies all quarterly and annual budgets for appropriated and non-appropriated funds including justification statements and approves all expenditures.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities such as assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, grants leave and provides appropriate recognition and feedback for the Automotive Skills Center employee's.

Requirements & 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

  • Full time employees will have the oppourunity to enroll in health, dental, vision, 401K, and retirement plans.
Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.96 – $30/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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