Cashier
Department of the Navy
Summary
This position is located in various divisions of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. The incumbent of this position is to provide basic money exchange services to patrons.
Duties
- The incumbent is responsible to verify all cash received, to include the Yen change fund and Dollar change fund.
- Cashes checks (limit $100.00 per person per day); ensuring that checks are correctly filled out and legible; and assure that proper identification is furnished by all patrons to assure that the patron is eligible to cash checks.
- Makes Yen exchange for patrons.
- Wraps coins for all slot machine sales.
- Assures that all patrons furnish proper identification when situation warrants such action.
- Accountable for all slot machines malfunction payouts.
- Complete appropriate paper work and maintain accurate records.
- Maintains necessary records and prepare required reports for each shift.
- Answers incoming phone calls and answer inquiries, paging customers, etc.
- Maintains the work area in a presentable condition.
- Incumbent must present a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance at all times and must work harmoniously with co-workers and members of the MWR Department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications: 3 months general experience. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for: Experience with collecting/issuing money bags and cash funds. Experience with receiving, counting and verifying money. Experience with cash processing policies and procedures.
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
Benefits
NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application: – Resume (limited to two-pages)- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation. – If claiming Military or Family Member Preference and/or Proof of SOFA Status: provide a copy of PCS – orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor’s Letter of Employment (Civilian). – If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.). – If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50. – If required under “Qualifications Required” or “How you will be evaluated”: provide proof of Education such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/ conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position. – If you are an Enlisted Active Duty Member: provide an approval letter from your command/special Request Chit.
About this role
The Cashier position with the Department of the Navy is based in Sasebo, Japan. This position is located in various divisions of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. The role pays $15.00 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves the incumbent is responsible to verify all cash received, to include the Yen change fund and Dollar change fund. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal food and retail service experience this Cashier position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Cashier position with the Department of the Navy in Sasebo, Japan, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Paying $15.00 per hour, this is an accessible entry point into federal employment and a realistic first federal job for many applicants. Based in Sasebo, Japan, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 2, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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