Who May Apply? US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES Air Base, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Chievres Army Lodge, Chievres AB, Belgium.
Summary
Who May Apply? US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES Air Base, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Chievres Army Lodge, Chievres AB, Belgium.
US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES AB, BELGIUM (not ordinarily resident in BELGIUM. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than BELGIUM and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Please note: Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Carpentry: Measures, cuts, constructs and/or repairs wood, composite building materials, and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy are required within allowable limits to produce a serviceable product.
Painting: Prepare surfaces and applies paints, varnishes, and shellacs to newly installed lumber and existing building materials.
Electrical/Plumbing: As needed, replaces worn or broken wall switches and outlets. Replaces ceiling light and/or burned out bulbs. Repairs faucets, resets toilets, and lavatories. Performs other easily accomplished repairs.
Laborer: Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc.; moves heavy boxes/cartons by hand or dolly. Moves and arranges furniture. Shovels snow from sidewalks and path.
Vehicle Operation: May be required to drive vehicles up to and including a 5-ton truck to move furniture, etc., to various buildings on the installation. Performs related duties as assigned.
Skill and Knowledge
Must have a working knowledge of wood working techniques and basic shop mathematics.
Must be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the carpentry and painting trades to perform a variety of tasks.
Must have a knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques.
Must have ability to read and follow basic blueprints and sketches.
Must have skill in manipulating controls of a motor vehicle.
Responsibility
A higher graded employee or supervisor assigns work orally or through written instructions. The worker selects tools, decides on methods and techniques to use and carries out assignments that are spot-checked during progress.
Physical Effort
The worker makes repairs and installations from floor level, ground level, and from ladders.
Work requires standing, stooping, bending, climbing, crawling, and kneeling for extended periods in uncomfortable positions.
Worker may lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds and, occasionally heavier items with assistance.
Working Conditions
The work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to dust and dirt.
The worker may be required to perform in bad weather when having to work outdoors.
The worker will be exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, burns, and broken bones from falling objects or when working on ladders or driving a motor vehicle.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A probation period of one year may be required.
Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
Possession of a valid driver's license to operate assigned government vehicles. The employee must maintain a current driver's license while in the position.
Incumbent must obtain Government Driver's License (GOV) within three (3) months of employment.
Qualifications
-Ability to communicate in English at a level to assure the duties described can be accomplished in a safe and satisfactory manner.
-Demonstrated skills in successfully operating standard tools.
-Experience in accomplishing the types of duties described in this job such as:
Knowledge of woodworking techniques and basic shop mathematics.
Operating hand and power tools, measuring devices and painting trades.
Preparing standard surfaces for coating methods and techniques.
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Best qualified
The best qualified applicants will possess a Maintenance Certification and experience working in the field of hospitality.
APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS THE HIGHLY PREFERRED in THEIR RESUME. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE HIGHLY PREFERRED CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AMONG THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Manual Applications:
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 03/06/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
FWS Allowances and Differentials
This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
Regular full-time are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.
PCS Costs
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Foreign Overseas Allowances
If determined eligible, Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will not be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR).
Post Allowance may be paid in accordance with the DSSR.
Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact your local HR office at the address listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement.
Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Overseas Employment Eligibility
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order:
Military Spouse Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration
Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).
Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12266910 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12266910 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
