Before the First Day

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You will receive instruction from your HR representative as to where and when to report on your first day.  If you do not have a NAVSEA badge, then someone will meet you at the front gate to escort

you on to the Navy Yard.  


In preparation for your arrival, you will need:
  1. A picture I.D.;
  2. A blank check from your bank for direct deposit purposes; and
  3. Proof of your U.S. citizenship (original birth certificate, original Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization, or a U.S. issued passport).

Dress Code

Employees at NAVSEA exhibit the look that confirms the Command’s professionalism for our customers, our partners, and our coworkers.  This means dressing in a manner that reflects the utmost decorum and professional demeanor.  Business attire is worn during normal operations; casual business attire can be worn on Fridays. 

Business attire, to be worn Monday-Thursday, includes the following:

 

          Men:

                   Blazers, suit, or sport coats

                   Dress slacks

                   Ties

                   Dress shirts with collars and buttons

                   Dress Shoes

 

          Women:

                   Dresses

                   Skirts

                   Dress slacks

                   Blouses

                   Dress Shoes

                   Sweaters

                   Nylons or stocking

 

Business Casual Attire, to be worn on Fridays, includes the following:

 

          Men:

                   Sport coats or blazers

                   Slacks, Chinos, or Dockers

                   Polo shirts with collars

                   Oxford button-down shirts

                   Sweaters, cardigans

                   Loafers and huaraches    

  

Women:

                   Slacks

                   Polo shirts 

                   Skirts

                   Loafers and huaraches

                   Sweaters

 

Weather/Emergency Conditions

NAVSEA operating procedures are directly dependent on the operating status of the Federal government.  To be aware of this status at any given time, including specifics for employees in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, use the OPM Operating Status and Schedules Page.  The information provided on this page will be updated immediately upon a determination that operating status is anything other than OPEN.  If you do not have access to the internet, you may call (202) 606-1900.  In case of emergency or inclement weather, please do not report to work.

 

Special Needs

The Washington Navy Yard is completely accessible to persons with disabilities and will make every effort to accommodate any handicap.  Should you have any questions or feel you need additional assistance getting onto and/or navigating the Navy Yard, please contact your HR Representative or send an email to the Onboarding Office.



 

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