Summary

The position is located within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Lunch Program Division, Fort Benning, GA.

This is a Regular Part Time position (20-39 hours). 20 Hours per Week are guaranteed, with eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

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Summary

Overview

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

06/09/2025 to 06/23/2025

Salary: $24.39 to - $28.45 per hour

Pay scale & grade: NS 6

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Fort Benning, GA

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Part-time - 20 Hours

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

7404 Cooking

Supervisory status: Yes

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number: O2NAFDN-25-12747148

Control number: 838448900

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 the direction of an activity manager, who provides general instructions, standard procedures, and policies, and relies on the incumbent to control work operations and accomplish an adequate quality of work.
Serves as a working supervisor over the kitchen work area exercising full supervisory responsibility over work operations.
Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by supervisors.
Participates with superiors in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs and estimates.
Assigns tasks to subordinates. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures, instruct subordinates in new procedures. Investigates and determines causes for work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity.

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, para.2 and many include a medical examination.
Incumbent is required to complete a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
The ability to obtain (within first six months of employment) and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification acquired through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited agency is required;
(i.e., ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Program)

Qualifications

Qualifications of Employment

1. Experience and training that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade.
2. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment.
3. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local Fort Benning area. (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 3:00 PM EST by 06/23/2025 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 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.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

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.
This is a Regular Part-Time position with a minimum workweek of 20 hours.
This Announcement has an initial cutoff date of Monday, 16 June 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). All eligible applicants who apply by this date will be referred to management at that time. All additional eligible applicants who apply after this date will be referred after the Announcement closes.

How you will be evaluated

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

If you are claiming any of the eligibilities below, your supporting documents must be received at the time of application.

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): 12747148. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/23/2025 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/12747148.
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

Kegan Job

Phone: (910) 396-7900
Email: kegan.h.job.naf@army.mil

Address: DODEA South East
Do Not Use
Fort Novosel, AL 36362
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
Professional Certification
Sponsor's PCS Orders to Fort Benning
Marriage Certificate (required if your name does not appear on the PCS Orders)
Separation Notice (RIF)
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/12747148.
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

Kegan Job

Phone: (910) 396-7900
Email: kegan.h.job.naf@army.mil

Address: DODEA South East
Do Not Use
Fort Novosel, AL 36362
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.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

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Selective Service Signature and false statements

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