Laborer - Jim Creek Job in Arlington, WA

Vacancy No. 25-12788688 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $23.30 to $23.30 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/26/2025 Close Date 9/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Arlington, WA


Summary

This position is located in the Fleet and Family Readiness Division at Navy Region Northwest, Naval Station Everett, Jim Creek Recreation Area. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks requiring moderately heavy physical effort.

Duties

  • Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Moves heavy boxes or cartons by hand, hand-truck, or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks boxes and cartons where directed.
  • Using a shovel, digs ditches where grading and sloping is not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper, and rake.
  • Runs hand and powered lawnmowers which do not require very heavy physical effort.
  • Clears small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper.
  • Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as directed.
  • May shovel snow, sand or dirt from sidewalks.
  • Collects and empties garbage cans, burns garbage and trash.
  • Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and skill sufficient to run lawnmowers and use hand buffers, hatchets, saws, hand and other tools requiring the same level of knowledge and skill.
  • Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs, follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work safely while moving light to heavy weight objects.

Education

There is education requirement for this position.

Additional information

Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (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.

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.

Benefits

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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, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRNW Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:

  • Vendors

  • Dependents aged 18 and older

  • Service Providers

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities

  • Contractors

  • Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)

  • Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)

  • Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters

  • Au Pairs, Child Care Providers

What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:

  • U.S. passport or passport card

  • Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)

  • Permanent resident card (Green Card)

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

  • Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)

  • Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security

How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:

  • Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)

  • Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)

  • Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)

NOTE: The specific requirements for Washington State are provided at the following website: https://realidwa.com/ .

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. 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.

Agency contact information

NRNW NAF HRO
Address
NAVSTA Everett
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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