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Summary This position is located at Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. 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. Responsibilities Repairs and inspects ski and snow equipment (i.e. ski edges and bases; binding toe and heel latches; boots and poles; cross country skis, binding and poles; and snowboards). Bonds, grinds and replaces pads, baskets, straps, arms, latches, snaps, buckles, laces and grips as specified by the manufacturers workshop manuals. Receives and issues equipment and supplies, maintains proper temporary hand receipts, and when required, processes statements of charges for damaged or lost parts and equipment. Follows procedures outlined in binding technical manuals; adjusting binding according to customers height, weight, skier type, age and boot size. Assists with maintenance, inspections, servicing and/or attending of ski lifts as needed. Assists ski patrol in emergency lift evacuation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Demonstrated work experience that furnish the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade as indicated above. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job. Knowledge of and skill to maintain and repair skis, boots, poles, bindings, snowboards. Skill in the use of a variety of manual and electrical tools and shop machines necessary for the maintenance and repair of equipment. Knowledge of basic mathematics to estimate/order materials, conduct measurements, and make adjustments. Ability to read and interpret manufacturer specifications used in the repair and maintenance of equipment. Ability to distinguish or determine proper dimensions and/or type of equipment needed to insure proper fit. Knowledge of the proper methods of accurately completing documentation forms, taking inventory, maintaining hand receipts, etc. Education Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) 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 12:00 pm AKT by 12/31/2024 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. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. 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. Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be paid. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. 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