Fabric Worker #26-048a

Join our team and help shape our future Military Leadership! Our work is both Rewarding and Interesting. Preparing new uniforms for the incoming Plebe class, performing sizing alterations for all Midshipmen, and repairing uniforms when maintenance is needed, our staff works directly with Midshipmen, military and civilian staff. Weekday, 8-hour shifts, with rare weekend shifts in support of workload. 

Applications must be submitted by NOON on September 10, 2026 to be considered for this position.

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Fabric Worker position, NA-3105-07, you must meet the following requirements:

(a) Experience performing Fabric Working duties, which may include, but are not limited to measuring and fitting, sewing by hand and by machine, working with various materials (wood, cotton, leather, etc.), pressing garments, repairing defects, etc.

(b) Ability 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.

You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for this position: 

1. Experience using measuring tape, chalk and pins for marking garments to fit customer (reduce chest, lengthen or shorten pants and skirts, attach insignia, etc).
2. Experience sewing by hand.
3. Experience using various tailoring machines (industrial straight stitch, blind stitch, serger and merrow, electric irons and commercial steam presses.
4. Experience maintaining a satisfactory production level with established deadlines.
5. Experience in customer service with strong communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is located in the Midshipmen Repair Tailor Shop, part of the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress. The Fabric Worker 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.

• Lets-out or takes-in garments., and replaces parts that are damaged. Tapers skirts, trousers and shirts. Replaces zippers in pants and skirts; hems jacket and coat sleeves, opens and prepares sleeves for striping lace application, then closes and re-sets sleeve length. Sews Velcro on uniforms as needed, and on various patches for customers.
• Sews final seams on prepared Brigade Flags; sews insignias on clothing; receives garments during Plebe issues and during Summer striping collection.
• Uses various electrical machines to include industrial straight stich, blind stitch, and pinking machines to achieve desired results.
• Keeps work area clean and obeys all safety regulations.
• Physical effort includes standing, sitting for long periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling; lifting up to 10 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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).

• 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 - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES

Explanation of employment preferences is available on the NABSD Website. No preference is given unless requested and documented. Acceptance or declination of a regular position ends ability to claim preference for spouse or Involuntarily Separated (IVS) applicants. To claim a preference, you must attach the following documents with your employment application and request form:

• NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent).
• Military Spouse: most current military member's PCS orders, submit spousal request form – (Per the CNIC 5300.206b, spouses’ preferential consideration for NAF positions at the NF-3 and below)
• Veteran: Page four (4) of the DD-214

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. 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 may be 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.