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FRIENDLY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is an equal employment opportunity employer and fosters an environment where employees are valued for their individual contribution to the accomplishment of the shipyard's mission. Employees have an opportunity to reach their fullest potential in a professional and challenging work environment.
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMS
Generally, employees may also use Department of the Navy recreational facilities that are open to active duty military personnel on a space available basis. This includes restaurants, gyms, an auto hobby shop, rental equipment (i.e., campers, boats, and jet skies) and other facilities.
Discount entertainment tickets, vacation packages and cruises, and personal travel (air, train, ship) are also available to employees.
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Auto Hobby Center
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757-396-5871
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Bowling Lanes; Scott Center
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757-396-3808
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Commissary
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757-393-1776
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Drydock Club
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757-396-3660
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Exchange
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757-397-2220
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Fitness Center
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757-396-2770
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MWR information
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757-396-3835
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Outdoor Recreation
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757-396-1296
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Ticket Office
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757-396-1777
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For more information click here
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ON-THE-JOB, FORMAL EDUCATION and TRAINING
Education and training is encouraged at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shipyard employees have access to many excellent training programs and classes. All new employees attend a basic orientation and most receive on-the-job and formal classroom training through a wide variety of courses.
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RETIREMENT and TSP PLANS
Retirement Plan
New employees with no prior Federal service are covered by the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) three-tier system. Under this system, employees contribute to Social Security and Medicare, a Retirement fund and a Thrift Savings Plan. Its features are "portable" so that employees who leave Federal employment may still qualify for the benefits. Minimum retirement age under FERS is dependent on date of birth, but ranges from age 55 to 57.
Click here for more information on the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS)
Click here for information on the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)
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401K - Type Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
The TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees, similar to the same type of savings and tax plan offered under most private corporation 401(k) plans and is one element of the FERS three part retirement system.
The TSP is a defined contribution plan. The retirement income you receive from your TSP account will depend on how much you have contributed to your account during your working life and the earnings on these contributions. For more information on this, click on https://www.tsp.gov/planningtools/.
Two of the main features of TSP are "tax savings" and "tax deferred earnings". This means the contributions you make come out of your pay before taxes, and the earnings made on your TSP account are not taxed until you receive the money.
Further features include a choice of investment options, interfund transfers, loans from your own contributions and earnings, in-service withdrawals and portable benefits if you leave Federal service.
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GROUP HEALTH and LIFE INSURANCE
Under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, employees can choose from a number of health insurance plans that vary in costs and benefits. The Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program offers term life insurance at reasonable rates via payroll deductions. The Navy pays a percentage of the employee's premiums under both the Federal Health Benefits and Life Insurance programs.
Click here for more information on Federal Health and Life Insurance Programs.
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