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Naval Academy Business Services Division
Job Announcement Number: 24-054
Vacancy Open: January 14, 2025 – January 22, 2025
Area of Consideration: All Qualified Persons
Security Level: Tier 3 – US Citizenship Required
POSITION DETAILS
Instrumental Activities Coordinator, NF-1051-03
Part Time (20-34 hours weekly)
$31.00 - $35.00/hour
Benefits Eligible: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
Account, Retirement, 401K, Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Exciting opportunity to work with highly motivated and extremely intelligent students in a wide variety of
musical events on the national stage.
Scheduling 4-10 hour days, varying evenings and weekends, following seasonal needs and event schedules in
support of the academic year.
This position is located at the United States Naval Academy. The incumbent is responsible for enriching the
professional growth and development of the Midshipmen and broadening the musical performance of the
Drum and Bugle Corps and other midshipmen musical ensembles.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• The incumbent will act as music and drill technical expert for the Drum & Bugle Corps.
- The incumbent will advise and assist the Drum & Bugle Corps Staff in assembling and presenting field,
- The incumbent will obtain assistance of other musical and drill specialists as required and as funding
- The incumbent will assist the Drum & Bugle Corps and Staff as necessary in preparing performances and
- The incumbent will assist in the preparation of field shows for the Drum & Bugle Corps. If needed, the
- The incumbent will report to the Director of Musical Activities.
- The incumbent will submit input and assist in preparing the annual budget.
- The incumbent will maintain familiarity with COMDTMIDNINST 4653.1, COMDTMIDNNOTE 1710 and all
- The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
- Work is primarily sedentary. However, there is some walking, standing, bending, and lifting moderately
- Duties are performed within an office setting, on a parade/football field, and concert venues.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
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
- One-year probationary period
- U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A complete online application must be submitted to be considered for a USNA NAF/NABSD position.
Please visit the employment website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/
Applicants may email nabsdjobs@usna.edu if unable to complete the online application.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
1. Incumbent must have an Undergraduate Degree or higher in Music; or a minimum of 4 years
equivalent experience. Experience working with marching bands is preferred.
2. Experience with music arranging and preparation of field shows. Familiarity with Finale, Sibelius, or
MuseScore software preferred.
3. Experience in teaching music in both large and small group settings. Experience leading steel drum
ensembles preferred.
4. Ability to teach drum line basics (marching techniques and stick work), and warm-up and drum
cadences.
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:
- Military Spouse: most current military member's PCS orders, submit spousal request form and write SPOUSAL
NAF positions at the NF-3 and below)
- Veteran: Page four (4) of the DD-214
- Involuntary Separated Military Members and Dependents: page four (4) of the DD-214 or copy of DD-1173 and
write "IVS" on front page of the application. IVS preference is approved only if discharge/reentry code matches
eligibility list.
Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process.
Please be advised that applications received after the closing date listed above will not be considered. Applications and resumes will not be
returned to the applicant.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants
may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit/electronic fund transfer as specified in the negotiated
agreement.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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, sexual orientation or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations are 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $35
