Recreation Assistant (Dock Attendant)

Summary The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of the Sailing program.

This position is located at Naval Station Norfolk's Marina in Norfolk, VA. Duties Rigs ferry and safety boats, ensuring they are properly fueled and clean each morning and secured at end of day.

Operates safety boats during training sessions, regattas or other on-the-water activities.

Assists patrons with launching, mooring, pump out station and fueling of boats.

Performs minor maintenance which may include but is not limited to changing batteries, scraping and cleaning boat bottoms, and painting, varnishing boats.

Tows disabled boats to assigned slips or dock.

Inspects Marina daily to ensure area is clean and free from debris and other hazards.

Performs basic cleaning duties to maintain a constant and clean working area and ensure all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.

Sweeps, dry mops floors/docks: wash walls, windows, blinds and other surfaces and replaces light bulbs as needed.

Maintains restrooms, bath and laundry houses ensuring they are clean, orderly and sanitary at all times-disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.

Replenishes bathroom tissue, hand towels and soap.

Notifies supervisor when cleaning supplies are needed and reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor for corrective action.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 must possess:

Must possess or complete the NASBLA Approved Safe Power Boating certification and effectively apply new skill sets to small powerboat operation, boat maintenance, water and boating safety within 2 weeks of hire.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and written to understand instructions given.

Must be a mature individual with positive customer service skills, tack and good judgment. Basic skill in the use of hand tools.Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. How you will be evaluated 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. 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 10/23/2026 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/13084646

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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. Other information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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