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LABORER (FORKLIFT OPERATOR SPECIAL EVENTS)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRJ Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka N922

Summary

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division of the Fleet Readiness (FR) Department, Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan. The purpose of the position is to provide event support for MWR Events Command Events and private party rentals to include delivery, set up, breakdown, and pick up services.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/18/2026 to 03/06/2026
Salary
$20.11 to - $20.11 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yokosuka, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - FLEX: May work 0-40 hrs/week depending on facility needs.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None - 5
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FFR26-0137
Control number
857974000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the Kanto region

Duties

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  • Ensures internal customers such as Food and Beverage, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, etc. are supported by providing deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up of event items in support of MWR events on Yokosuka and Ikego bases.
  • Provides logistical and physical support for large base events such as "open base events and concerts by building tents, stages, and setting up carnival games and air toys.
  • Serves external customers such as Commands by providing deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up rental items in support of Command Functions such as Change of Commands, Retirement Ceremonies, Command Picnics, Advancement exams, etc.
  • Serves private party customers on Yokosuka and Ikego bases by providing event deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up rental items in support of school events, holiday parties, birthday parties, etc.
  • Palletizes, sorts, and organizes warehouse and storage spaces. Conducts monthly inventory of rental items, detects when items need to be repaired or replaced, and communicates the issues to the manager/
  • Operates a Forklift and trucks up to a 4 ton on a regular basis for deliveries, pick-ups, and storage organization.
  • Cleans and maintains rental equipment before and after events to check and prepare for private rentals and base events. Conducts regular preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment including but not limited to tents, air toys, and carnival games.
  • Ensures that customers are comfortable with self-set-up and breakdown upon delivery of items. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI/T1), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
  • This position will require the incumbent to work some weekends, late night, long shifts, holidays, and overtime.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate possesses the following:

  • Must possess a high school diploma.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing and able to acquire a forklift and/or specialized truck license within 90 days of employment.
  • Must have skill and knowledge to use basic and specialized tools.
  • Possess basic organizational skills to fit a large amount of equipment in a limited amount of space.

Additional information

  • Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable).
  • Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

- Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent,
  • Must possess a valid driver's license,
  • Must possess the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
- Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Experience operating a Forklift
  • Skill and knowledge of using basic and specialized tools
  • Ability to fit large equipment in limited amount of space.

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