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Cook Training Leader

Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
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Summary

The position is located on a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center -

  • Schenck Job Corps Center in Pisgah Forest, NC
  • Timber Lake Job Corps Center in Estacada, OR

The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a Training Leader for the Culinary Arts skills training program.

For information about the duties of this position, see Additional Information section.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/22/2023 to 10/12/2023
Salary
$23.97 to - $31.69 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 7
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Pisgah Forest, NC
Estacada, OR
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23-JC-GVASEP-12138133DP-JHB
Control number
750509500

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Duties

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  • Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced cooking processes.
  • On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced cooking students in the performance of on and off site related projects.
  • Responsible for instructing students in meal planning, menu scheduling, storage of food, inventory, food production, sanitation, personal hygiene, safety, operation of equipment, serving, preparation for inspection, and other food related areas.
  • In coordination with the Work Programs Officer and/or Assistant WPO, the incumbent implements a flexible classroom and on-the-job training instruction program,
  • Works with supervisor to develop lesson plans, obtaining textbooks and educational materials for use in the classroom, conducting the sessions, evaluating the students’ progress and advising and counseling individual enrollees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
  • This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
  • Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a Public Trust background investigation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further.

Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to Lead Or Supervise.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below:

Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and concern for sanitation)
Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
Ability To Use and Maintain Kitchen Tools and Equipment.
Knowledge of Materials
Dexterity and Safety


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.


This position is not eligible for telework.

The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/

This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE.

Forest Service daycare facilities are not available.

Government Housing may be available.

For additional information about the duties of the position at Schenck Job Corps Center, please contact Vaughn Van Over at vaughn.vanover@usda.gov.

For additional information about the duties of the position at Timber Lake Job Corps Center, please contact Gary Payne at gary.l.payne@usda.gov.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. You will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Individuals with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category.

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12138133

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