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Summary

This position is located at Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund Food, Beverage, and Entertainment Private Parties Bar in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

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Summary

Overview

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Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024

Salary: $19.65 to - $22.91 per hour
Most individuals will be brought in at the Step 1 rate of pay which is $19.65 per hour. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade: NA 4

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Intermittent

Work schedule: Intermittent - Flexible 0-40 hours per week

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

7404 Cooking

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: O1NAFAG-24-12598971

Control number: 818168500

This job is open to

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The public

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

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who 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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Assignments are received orally or in writing from the supervisor in the form of cooks worksheet, menu, standardized recipes and meal schedules.
Supervisor or higher-grade cook provides detailed instructions on cooking methods and use of equipment for new or more difficult assignments.
Employee is responsible for the proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene, and conformance with food service sanitation requirements.
Higher-grade cook is available to answer technical questions and to ensure that the work is being done properly.
Completed work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked, and adherence to time schedules and instructions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of4 hours refresher training annually.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a medical examination.
Physical Effort: Regularly lifts and carries items up to 50lbs.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are will lighted but are often hot and noisy.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Work experience related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professiobal kitchen applicances and equipment. Be able to comunicate (verbal and written) in English.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (radius of 50 miles of Harford/Cecil counties). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.

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 12:00 Noon by 11/21/2024 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.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

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, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees 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.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other:

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing 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.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

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:

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Help

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): 12598971. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/21/2024 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/12598971.
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.

Agency contact information

Ashley Winder

Email: ashley.e.winder.naf@army.mil

Address: AG-NAF-W4QVAA US ARMY GARRISON ABERDEEN PRV GRND
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
PCS Orders
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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/12598971.
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.

Agency contact information

Ashley Winder

Email: ashley.e.winder.naf@army.mil

Address: AG-NAF-W4QVAA US ARMY GARRISON ABERDEEN PRV GRND
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US

Next steps

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

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Financial suitability New employee probationary period

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