Who May Apply? WORLD-WIDEUS Citizens 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 US Territory for three 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? WORLD-WIDEUS Citizens 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 US Territory for three 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.
WORLDWIDE US Citizens (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.
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.
Qualifications
One (1) year of progressive supervisory, business or hotel management work experience that demonstrates the ability and skill to perform the following the duties of a Hotel Manager listed below. (Documented experience must have been equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the NF-03 level).
Directing all phases of a lodging property having 50-600 rooms and suites.
Develop plans and procedures for facility administration, operations and quality assurance.
Establish operational policy in all areas of the facility.
Develop and maintain responsibility for execution of the five-year capital expenditure budget.
To include, excellent organizational skills, and high skilled in written and verbal communications, and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Highly preferred candidates are those who possess a Bachelor's Degree in hospitality management and work experience in the field of hospitality management. OR
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in hotel management AND one of the following:
1. Certification as a departmental hospitality manager (i.e. CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator), CHS (Certified Hospitality Supervisory), or CRDE (Certified Rooms Division Executive)).
2. Possess the Army Lodging Certificate in Advanced Hospitality management.
3. Possess an associate degree in hospitality management.
APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS THE HIGHLY QUALIFYING in THEIR RESUME. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AMONG THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED.
To receive qualification credit based on your education and to prove that education requirements have been met, your transcripts and/or certifications must be uploaded before the closing date of this announcement.
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 03/05/2025 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.
Allowances and Differentials
This is a pay-banded position.
Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
PCS Costs
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will be paid in accordance with (IAW) the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR). An eligibility review will take place for positions receiving LQA, in order to determine eligibility.
Post Allowance may be paid in accordance with the DSSR.
Employment Overseas provides additional benefits & entitlements. You may contact your HR office for additional informaiton.
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.
Overseas Employment Eligibility
US citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
In NATO countries employment of non-US citizens under US conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under US employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
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:
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.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
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
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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): O4NAFJU-25-12691566. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/05/2025 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/12691566.
-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.
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
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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): O4NAFJU-25-12691566. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/05/2025 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/12691566.
-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.
