Editor’s Note: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Strategic Framework is a tool to communicate the shipyard’s mission and vision statements, and shows how initiatives executed across the command tie together with why NNSY exists—to deliver warships. In order to bridge the gap between mission and vision, NNSY has identified four critical focus areas—our pillars. These pillars are the highest priority strategic focus areas we must urgently work to improve. They are Infrastructure; Dependable Mission Delivery; People Development; and Process Improvement and Innovation.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is ONE TEAM with ONE MISSION to repair, modernize and inactivate our Navy’s warships and training platforms. There are a few things that anyone looking to join the America’s Shipyard team needs to know about the hiring process. Fleet Forces Human Resources Specialist Linda Lugo-Mundy answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the hiring process at NNSY.
Question: What are the main components that every application must include to be considered for employment at NNSY?
Answer: In order for an application to be considered for employment at NNSY, it must include:
1. A complete resume that provides sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties required by the specific position. A good way to ensure that all essential information is included in the resume is to use the Resume Builder tool in USAJOBS.
2. For current GS employees applying for a higher grade than what they currently hold, an SF-50 must be provided showing that they have held the next lower grade for at least one year. In many cases, two SF-50s (a current SF-50 and the last promotion SF-50) are required to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.
3. If a membership, license, certification, or credential is claimed within the resume, a copy of the document must be included in the application package unless the position does not include these items under the “Conditions of Employment.”
4. If a position has educational requirements, an application must also include official or unofficial transcripts issued from an accredited school.
5. If the applicant is claiming veteran’s preference and/or veteran’s disability, a copy of the latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a Veteran’s Affairs (VA) letter that shows the dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service must be submitted.
Question: What is the timeline for hiring at NNSY?
Answer: There is no set timeline from when someone is offered a position to when they come onboard. In order to set an onboard date, there are contingencies that must be cleared such as obtaining a security clearance, and passing a pre-employment physical and drug test. Obtaining a security clearance can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, which can delay the onboarding process. Additionally, in the event someone does not pass their pre-employment physical, NNSY may require additional documentation from their Primary Care Manager which can take time to obtain.
Question: What do hiring managers look for when reviewing applications for both new hires and current NNSY employees looking to move to another position?
Answer: Hiring managers evaluate candidates by reviewing resumes, interviewing the candidates, checking references, and matching the requirements of the position against the experience of the candidate. Managers not only look at the experience someone has listed in their resume but also give weight to performance appraisals and incentive awards.
Question: Who should an applicant contact if they have questions about the status of their application?
Answer: Questions regarding the status of an application should be directed to the Department of the Navy Employment Information Center (DONEIC), that can be reached at 1-800-378-4559 OR DONEIC@navy.mil. This information is listed at the bottom of every announcement. If the position is a Management Identification of Candidates (MIoC), then the point of contact for that position can be found on the Solicitation of Interest.
Question: Where can people apply for jobs at NNSY?
Answer: Interested applicants can apply through USAJOBS.gov, Indeed.com, or any job fair with NNSY participation.
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 10.15.2021 10:20 |
| Story ID: | 407313 |
| Location: | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US |
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