On base, you’ll find that there are several different avenues to find. They include work as a federal employee, working for a U.S. contractor on base, teaching and substitute teaching, teaching English, etc. As discussed previously, it is highly encouraged to speak with or set up an appointment with a local FFSC staff member to discuss all the options available to you.
When searching for Civil Service for family member preference positions as an appropriated fund federal employee, you potentially qualify for overseas family member preference. These preferences are described below:
Overseas Family Member Preference Eligible
Once your spouse has taken his or her new position in Japan, you become eligible to apply for “Family Member preference” positions. Spouse preference is explained below:
Dependent family members of "stateside hire" civil service employees (sponsor) may be eligible to apply for USCS positions open to Military Spouses (first priority) and Overseas Family Member meeting the eligibility requirements.
Overseas Family Member Preference Eligible
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse, or unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, and foster child) not more than 23 years of age who:
1. Resides with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the foreign area: AND,
2. Have not accepted or declined a permanent position or a temporary position of one year or longer at the new duty station of the sponsor.
**NOTE: This preference does not apply to family members of locally hired civilian employees.
Overseas Family Member Preference Eligible are typically "Local Hire" positions and will not be advertised in USAJobs. Visit USAJOBS to find Overseas Family Member Preference job openings in Yokosuka and Sasebo and apply for them. Search both under U.S. citizens and Federal Employees. Review “who may apply” under each vacancy announcement to see if you’re eligible.
To find Navy Region Japan local hire job openings, visit this webpage:
CNRJ HR webpage
This CNRJ HR webpage addresses applying for Navy Region Japan local hire job openings:
How to apply for Federal jobs
A number of NAF positions are available working for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Activities or the Navy Exchange (NEX). MWR and NEX have their own Human Resources Offices (HRO) and job application processes for their NAF positions. Announcements and information on how to apply for MWR and NEX NAF positions can be found at the following sites:
MWR Yokosuka
MWR Atsugi (NAF Atsugi is near Yokosuka)
MWR Sasebo
NEX Yokosuka & Sasebo
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Yokosuka provides basic information, materials, consultations, workshops, and referrals relating to employment to all SOFA sponsored personnel.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Annual Job Fair:
Our Annual Job Fair provides the opportunity for job seekers to meet local employers and learn about job opportunities.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Classes, Workshops and Trainings:
For more information regarding topics, schedules and to register, please call 243-FFSC(3372)/ 046-816-3372, option 3.
How to teach English
Resume Writing
Job Search Strategies
Federal Employment
Interview Skills
How to KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Career Exploration
Volunteering
Teen Employment
One on One Consultations
Volunteer Opportunities: A good way to get your foot in the door and network with potential employers is to volunteer. FFSC has options and information for volunteer bspopportunities. Contact 243-FFSC(3372)/ 046-816-3372, option 3 for more information.