Naval Station Everett - Direct Hiring Event - Multiple Positions - October 16, 2026

We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

• Child & Youth Program Assistant: Assists in providing developmental care, activities, and instruction for children in CDC, SAC, or Youth Programs.

• Child & Youth Program Leader: Mentors program assistants, designs developmental curriculums, and coordinates daily youth program scheduling.

• Food & Beverage Manager: Oversees daily facility operations, manages inventory, ensures safety compliance, and supervises kitchen staff.

• Short Order Cook / Food Service Worker: Prepares, cooks, and serves food rapidly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining sanitation standards.

• Lifeguard / Water Safety Instructor: Monitors aquatic areas, ensures patron safety, performs rescues, and delivers swim instruction.

• Recreation Specialist (Community Rec Programmer): Directs special events, trips, and tournaments; manages program metrics, budgets (NAF/APF), and social media campaigns; coordinates community partnerships; and leads/trains recreation staff.

• Recreation Assistant (Community Rec): Informs patrons on activities, manages gear rentals/inventories, handles cash handling/POS sales, assists with event setup/breakdown, and supports local outdoor recreation programs.

• Recreation Assistant: Conducts basic fitness orientations, monitors athletic/intramural events, coordinates facility set-up/clean-up, performs minor equipment repairs, and assists with front-desk POS operations.

• Operations Assistant: Supports management in food operations, coordinates employee scheduling, performs monthly inventories, maintains records, and oversees shift safety and problem resolution.

• Custodial Worker: Maintains facility cleanliness and performs routine custodial duties to ensure a safe, hygienic environment.

Conditions of employment

• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• (Dependent on position) Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
• (Dependent on position) Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• (Dependent on position) Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• (Dependent on position) Must be 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

Dependent on Position

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. Applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for the grade level they are qualified for. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 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 claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

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