The incumbent works in the Midshipmen Repair Tailor Shop, a unit of the USNA NAF Program Division. The incumbent 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, manufactures brigade flags, and removes sleeve lace.
Summary
The incumbent works in the Midshipmen Repair Tailor Shop, a unit of the USNA NAF Program Division. The incumbent 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, manufactures brigade flags, and removes sleeve lace.
Let's out or takes in garments. Shortens collars, sets shoulders and sleeves, and replaces parts that are damaged. Reduces chests, narrows lapels, and relines coats and skirts; tapers skirts, trousers and shirts and re-pads shoulders. Inserts gussets in coats, overcoats and reefers; replaces zippers in pants, skirts, coats and jackets; fabricates and recuts trousers.
Manufactures Brigade Flags; stripe and sew insignias on clothing; constructs new collars, new buttonholes and reconditions old buttonholes; receives garments.
Uses various electrical machines to achieve desired results.
Keeps work area clean and obey all safety regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
• Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
Qualifications
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows: **Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
Ability to use measuring tape, chalk and pins for marking garments to fit customer (reduce chest, lengthen or shorten pants and skirts, attach insignia, etc.) is required.
Incumbent must sew by hand and have experience using various tailoring machines (industrial straight stitch, blind stitch, serger and merrow) to achieve required results as well as use electric irons and commercial steam presses.
Incumbent may be required to lift items up to 10 pounds, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and continually use arms, hands, and fingers in pulling and positioning materials while sewing and using tools.
Incumbent is required to maintain a satisfactory production level in keeping with the demands of deadlines.
Incumbent must possess excellent communication skills to provide services to customers.
Additional information
Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Please be advised that applications received after Noon on the closing date listed above will not be considered.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-Verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check. As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit as specified in the negotiated agreement.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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 are 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
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement, 401K, 401K Roth, 401K Loan, Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement, 401K, 401K Roth, 401K Loan, Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/
