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FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/04/2026 to 03/11/2026
Salary
$62,629 to - $81,423 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9P-AFPC-12902116-150158-AZC
Control number
859775600

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Assistant Food Operation Manager for a full food service contract. Incumbent is responsible for assisting in food service management and evaluating contract performances. Prepare and process monthly Purchase Request (PR) into the ABSS system and monthly invoices into Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), providing technical leadership, inventory accountability, and surveillance. This position also exercises managerial authorities over all appropriated fund contracted food service activities on Fort Sam Houston Base and directs the Army's/Air Force's Troop Issue Subsistence Activity (TISA) Support function.

  • Assist the Food Program Manager with the operation and management of the Base Food Service Contract management Branch that is responsible for quality assurance of the procurement, preparation, accounting, and serving the Air Force's food service program with the largest dining facility in DoW.
  • Serves as the alternate technical representation to the contracting officer for acquisition and administration of the Air Force's largest and most complex joint service food service contract.
  • Directs the operation and management of the Food Service Contract management Branch that is responsible for quality assurance of the procurement, preparation, accounting, and serving the Air Force's food service program with the largest dining facility In DoD.
  • Qu1tlity Assurance Evaluator.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Reviews and revises host-tenant and interservice support agreements, and mutual aid agreements.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporal)' duty.
  • The incumbent of this position is subject to recall nights, weekends, and holidays or to provide back-up personnel for coverage.
  • The Assistant Food Service Officer position is demanding and highly sensitive, requiring a great deal of responsibility. involving maturity, patience, and a high level of creativity.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

  • This position is mission essential and duties performed are vital to the continuity of essential operations during emergency situations; incumbent must report to and remain at their duty station during the periods leading up to, and during the emergency conditions, regardless of any general dismissal authority; incumbent must continue to perform the mission essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 1667.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of food service principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to the full range of Food Service Officer responsibilities on a military installation, and the relationship of these responsibilities with the Contract Project Manager to ensure the proper operation and management of the base food services IAW the food service contract and Air Force and required Army directives, policies and procedures. Knowledge of food service management and evaluating contractor performance. Knowledge of food service mission, policies and procedures. technical competency in food service and skill in food service contract surveillance techniques. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Knowledge of natural disaster response procedures, training techniques, and the use of special training equipment. Knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of the installation and MAJCOM lo plan, schedule, and coordinate food service readiness activities.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safely standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. Knowledge of nutritional standards, the United States Food Code, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Programs. Detailed knowledge of menu planning. Knowledge of Federal Response Plan organization, lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities.
  2. Knowledge of short- and long-range planning concePoints to include budgeting, equipment replacement, and infrastructure improvements. Knowledge of natural disaster response procedures, training techniques, and use of special equipment, to include storage methods, storeroom procedures, inventory requirements, protective clothing/equipment.
  3. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive plans and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet customer requirements.
  4. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations. and employment concePoints for Food Service Management. Contract Project Manager, and Quality Assurance Evaluator. Fulfilling all aspects of the contract to include proper procedure in administration, accounting, and supply procedures.
  5. Knowledge of and the ability to develop food service training programs and conduct training and testing. Skill in planning and executing work schedules, calculating time, and monitoring contract surveillance. Physical effort required includes being active, walking. stooping and bending in accomplishing inspection duties. Skill in planning, organizing, directing, operating and evaluating Food Service Operations, Contract Project Manager, and Quality Assurance Evaluator.
  6. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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