Cobbler (Shoe Repairer)

About the role

The Cobbler (Shoe Repairer) is assigned to the USNA Cobbler department within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), part of the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Annapolis, Maryland.

NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.

What you will do

• Repairs shoes, replaces soles, heels, welts, re-stitches uppers, replaces eyelets, counters and linings.
• Operates the machines used to accomplish above work: straight and curved needle stitches, cutters, skiving machines, edgers, grinders and finishers, shoe pressers, stretchers, sewing machines, auto-soler, heel wheeler and heel remover.
• Repairs and alters articles such as suitcases, bags, gloves, belts, and other articles made of fabric, leather and leather-like materials.
• Makes repairs to, cleans and adjusts all machines used.
• Alters shoes to provide relief from corns, to compensate for a short leg, to correct posture deficiencies, to correct flat feet and to correct arch abnormalities, occasionally alters shoes to correct or to compensate for various abnormalities.
• Responsible for keeping the working area of the Cobbler Shop clean The work is required to be done at a rapid pace to meet workload demands.
• The representative workload is approximately 7,000+ pairs of shoes per year.
• To accomplish this, standing, sitting and continual body movement is required.
• Moderately heavy handwork is required when feeding and holding work through and against machines.
• The individual works indoors amidst noisy and vibrating machinery.

How you will be evaluated

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Documents you must provide

• The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference.
• Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages) Cover Letter Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1 If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent) If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4 Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual. Perks: Pay/Step Increases, Possible Holiday Pay

What to expect next

All applicants must submit an application via the website, and will receive an email confirming submission.

Additional information

Do you want to work in a unique setting and specialized trade? As a cobbler, you will provide shoe repair services (and more) to the Brigade of Midshipmen, utilizing your skills in this exclusive trade. This is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with other skilled tradesmen at the United States Naval Academy.

Be part of the team that provides excellent customer service to our nation's future leaders! Scheduling 8-hour weekday shifts for 3-4 days per week. 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.