What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wood Crafter (Instructor) position at US Department of the Air Force?
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR -- Skills Center.
This position is Flexible, and it is guaranteed 0 hours per week.
Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds.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, 10/09/2026
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:
Qualifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- 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.
- In addition, must be able to follow written and/or oral instruction, work orders and specifications related to wood crafting work. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movement.
- Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Must possess skill in dealing with the public.
- Condition(s) of Employment: Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of Tier 1 Level background investigation is required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education:Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position 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.Employment Type: OTHER
Salary : $25