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Summary

This position is located at The Pershing Community Center on Fort Leonard Wood.

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**This announcement is closing on 09/25/2025. BI-weekly reviews and lists will be sent to management starting 21 August 2025; additional lists may be sent at management request.**

Summary

Overview

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Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

08/14/2025 to 09/25/2025

Salary: $16.86 to - $19.67 per hour

Pay scale & grade: NA 1

Location

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Few vacancies

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Intermittent - No set hours; possibility of working 0-40 per week. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

7420 Waiter

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: Yes

Announcement number: O3NAFKA-25-12784621

Control number: 843438800

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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Works under close supervision of the banquet supervisor or leader who provides specific instruction for task to be performed. Performance is observed while in progress to ensure compliance with instructions and established procedures.
Performs routine duties of servicing banquets. This position is basically waiter work. Involved in setting up and breaking down banquet settings and replenishing beverages. Understanding of food sanitation, beverage handling, and food preparation.
Stands, walks, and stoops and stretches, usually for long period of time, handling food and beverage trays and good containers, seldom weighing more than 40 pounds.
Work primarily indoors in areas that usually have adequate light and ventilation. Danger of slipping on wet or polished floors. May occasionally work outdoors during seasonal functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a medical examination.
Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities
Incumbent must be willing and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Incumbent must be willing and able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Incumbent must be willing and able to stand, walk, and stoop and stretch, for usually long periods of time. Handling food and beverage items possibly weighing up to 40 pounds.
Incumbent must be willing and able to work primarily indoors in areas that usually have adequate light and ventilation. Danger of slipping on wet or polished floors. May occasionally work outdoors during seasonal functions.

Qualifications

MINIMUN QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet the state/local age requirement (18 years) for the serving of alcoholic beverages.
No prior training or work experience required.
Applicants must be able to follow simple oral and/or written instructions.

**You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume, so the information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

**HIGHLY PREFFERED:

Possess experience in food service, preferably in catering or banquets.

**To meet Highly Preferred eligibility, you must meet all Minimum Qualifications and one of the above Highly Preferred Qualifications and it must be clearly detailed on your resume.**

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is WORLDWIDE. (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 11:59 AM (CST) by 09/25/2025 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.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs anr 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.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will NOT be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials wil 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:

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.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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)

If claiming any of the below eligibilities supporting documentation must be received at the time of the application.

**If claiming Spousal Preference (SEP), please ensure that your marriage certificate is uploaded along with the PCS Orders for validation purposes.

**If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure you upload a signed copy of your DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy).**

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): 12784621. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/25/2025 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/12784621.
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

CHRA NAF Fort Leonard Wood

Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: usarmy.leonardwood.chra-hqs.list.chra-naf-cpac@army.mil

Address: KA-NAF-W6B8AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEONARD WOOD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
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
DA Form 3434 Notification of Personnel Action
Proof of Marriage (if name is not on orders)
PCS Orders
Resume
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/12784621.
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

CHRA NAF Fort Leonard Wood

Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: usarmy.leonardwood.chra-hqs.list.chra-naf-cpac@army.mil

Address: KA-NAF-W6B8AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEONARD WOOD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
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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