Clarification from the agency

This position is open to applicants currently located in the local commuting area.

General (Duties include but are not limited to):

• The incumbent prepares contracts for all private functions, estimating cost, accepting orders for flowers, wedding invitations, decorating packages, napkins and cake tops. Prepares party worksheets and contracts/proposals.
• Responsible for all catering functions requiring food and beverage service. Analyzes requirements of the occasion and determines suitable types of service to be provided; discusses menus and beverage items and prices to be charged. Coordinates with managers, food service staff and patrons and draws up the contracts ensuring signed commitments are achieved. Independently commits the various clubs for the requested functions.
• Coordinates with chef and other food service personnel to arrange details such as printing of menus, procurement of decorations, and research for appropriate entertainment.
• Inspects final arrangements for catered affairs to ensure all contractual arrangements are met. Monitors functions in progress to ensure service provided is efficient, courteous and correct relative to etiquette, military protocol, contractual terms and private sectors.
• Is the technical advisor on correct protocol procedures for all catered functions, which includes visiting dignitaries from other commands, the public and private sectors.
• Responsible for training food service personnel in the proper serving methods, table setting service and customer relations.
• Maintains up to date inventory of all private function contracts, warehouses, schedules, monthly reports and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Incumbent must reside within 50 miles of the hiring installation (NAS Jacksonville).
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Hours of work vary to include possible late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification; Automated External Defibrillator Certification within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• A minimum one year of specialized work experience which clearly demonstrates the incumbent's knowledge of catering operations, food and beverage sales techniques in operating a catering food service business.
• A degree in Business Management is preferred; however experience may be substituted.
• Much possess the fundamental principles and techniques involved in the operational management of quality catering program and efficient utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Must have the ability to evaluate the adequacy of the catering operation to make recommendations for improvement or correction.
• Must have supervisory skills, with a minimum of 6 months experience supervising wait staff or equivalent positions.
• Must have demonstrated experience with catering functions, to include menu planning, costing, set up, bar staff and clean up staff.
• Must demonstrate understanding of military protocol and Navy procurement and accounting procedures.
• Must possess the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with good command of the English Language to ensure effective communication.
• Must be people oriented, tactful and diplomatic in dealing with peers, superiors and representatives of other activities.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and coordinate functions/activities so as to provide the best quality service to patrons, with personal dedication to complete customer satisfaction.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.