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Summary

Who May Apply? 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. 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, Benebrew-Java Cafe, Chievres AB, Belgium.

Summary

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Open & closing dates

10/30/2024 to 01/15/2025

Salary: $17.27 to - $20.15 per hour
Position is on Federal Wage Scale. Incumbent will start at the Step 01 level of $17.27 per hour and receive within grade-increases IAW AR 215-3.

Pay scale & grade: NA 2

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Chievres Air Base, Belgium

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Intermittent - Intermittent flexible position. May be scheduled 0 not to exceed 39 hours per week.

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

7401 Miscellaneous Food Preparation and Serving

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status: No

Announcement number: O5NAFJU-24-12593854

Control number: 816643400

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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). 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.

Duties

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Serves as cashier in the snack bar. Prepares a limited variety of short order fast food items.
Assures that tables and work surfaces are promptly cleared and cleaned. Cleans other work areas.
Receives payment by cash or charge. Completes cash report at the end of assigned shift. May work on a mobile eating cart to deliver food and drink to patrons.
Orders fast-food items, condiments and other necessary supplies. Receives delivery of supplies and ensures proper storage of shipments after delivery.
Coordinates food and beverage needs for special events, not limited o preparing and serving food and cleaning work areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
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.
Must meet local age requirement (18 years of age) at the time of appointment in order to serve alcoholic beverages.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four (4) hours of initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment. A minimum of four (4) hours refresher training annually.
Light to heavy physical effort is required. Frequently lifts and moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds.

Qualifications

Experience or training that indicates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position consistent with acceptable practices of the trade including but not limited to:
1. Must meet local age requirements at the time of appointment to serve alcoholic beverages.
2. Ability to work without more than normal supervision.
3. Ability to keep things clean and in order.
4. Possess basic food preparation and handling techniques.
5. Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
6. Knowledge of basic sanitation principles.
7. Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment.
8. Able to lift and move objects up to forty (40) pounds and frequently walk, bend, stoop, pull, push and reach.

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 01/15/2025 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

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.

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.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Foreign Overseas Allowances

Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will not be paid for this position.
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

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).

Other:

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.
Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

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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): O5NAFJU-24-12593854. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/15/2025 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12593854.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

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.

Agency contact information

Army NAF Benelux HRO

Phone: 0032 68 25 5704
Email: usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil

Address: JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09708
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

Required Documents

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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
PCS Orders
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.

How to Apply

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Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12593854.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

Agency contact information

Army NAF Benelux HRO

Phone: 0032 68 25 5704
Email: usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil

Address: JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09708
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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