Beautician​/Barber

Summary The Beautician/Barber prepares, conditions and cuts the hair of male and female midshipmen, and other authorized patrons of the Naval Academy, on a rotation basis as needed. The Barber and Beauty Shop of the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is located in 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.

While maintaining a high level of professionalism, the Barber Beautician:

• Shampoos, styles, shapes, waves, straightens, cuts and curls patron's hair
• Cuts and shapes the hair into various cuts and styles to suit the patron
• Performs scalp treatments as requested
• Works on straight, wavy, curly or kinky hair and develops a style that is appropriate and becoming to the individual
• Checks condition of skin, scalp and hair of the patron for disorders such as sores, abrasions, diseases and so forth, which may interfere with the requested service or which may require medical attention
• Keeps working areas of the Barber/Beauty Shop clean and maintains tools and equipment in a sterilized and sanitary condition.
• Prepares needed tools and accessories so they are available when the patron arrives. Operates an automatic washer/dryer
• Required to maintain a minimum pace of one haircut every fifteen minutes when cutting men's hair and one every forty-five minutes when cutting women's hair
• The work requires the continual use of arms, hands and set of fingers and thumb to be manipulated with great dexterity. Incumbent is also required to stand, sit, bend, reach and lift light items.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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:
  Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
• 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.

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Beautician/Barber position, NA-7603-07, you must meet one of the following:

• Experience performing Beautician/Barber duties, which may include, but are not limited to cutting and shaping all types/textures of hair, performing scalp treatments, shampooing and styling hair.
• Satisfactory completion from a certified school of Barbering or Cosmetology, or have the ability to obtain a state Barber or Cosmetology license within 30 days.

• Experience as a Beautician/Barber.
• Beautician/Barber experience with all types and textures of hair.
• Barbering/Beautician experience with military hairstyles.
• Experience using shears, electric clippers and trimmers.
• Experience in performing hair care treatments. Ability to perform protective hairstyles (braiding) and/or basic updos preferred.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include:

• Use of the Brigade Sports Complex
• Shop at the Midshipmen Store
• Shop at the Navy Exchange
• Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club
• Use of MWR facilities
• Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union
• Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS
• Use of Employee Assistance Program