Laborer (Fork Lift Operator) Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR24-0898 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $19.73 to $19.73 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 9/3/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, active-duty service member (with their command's approval), and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area (50-mile radius).

Duties

  • 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

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to provide proof to be able to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
  • This position will require the incumbent to work some weekends, late night, long shifts, holidays, and overtime.

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

Education

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12534635It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Additional information

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume or NAF Application Form
  • Proof of SOFA Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
    • PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
    • Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
    • Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
  • If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.

Benefits

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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.

Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume or NAF Application Form
  • Proof of SOFA Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
    • PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
    • Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
    • Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
  • If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12534635

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US
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Next steps

Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.