Fabric Worker

Summary

This position is located in the Midshipmen Repair Tailor Shop, part of the US Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, MD. The Fabric Worker is occasionally required to work in alternative work spaces. Incumbent alters garments, and replaces parts that are damaged. Incumbent lets out or takes in side seams, hems pants and skirts, attaches insignia, takes part in manufacturing brigade flags, and removes sleeve lace.

Duties

Lets-out or takes-in garments., and replaces parts that are damaged. Tapers skirts, trousers and shirts. Replaces zippers in pants and skirts; hems jacket and coat sleeves, opens and prepares sleeves for striping lace application, then closes and re-sets sleeve length. Sews Velcro on uniforms as needed, and on various patches for customers. Sews final seams on prepared Brigade Flags; sews insignias on clothing; receives garments during Plebe issues and during Summer striping collection. Uses various electrical machines to include industrial straight stich, blind stitch, and pinking machines to achieve desired results. Keeps work area clean and obeys all safety regulations. Physical effort includes standing, sitting for long periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling; lifting up to 10 pounds.

Qualifications and evaluation

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual. Perks: Possible Shift Differential Pay, Sunday Premium Pay, Daily or Weekly OT, Holiday Pay, Pay/Step Increases

How to apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages.

Required documents

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference. Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages) Cover Letter Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1 If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent) If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4 Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.