Job Announcement

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Vacancy Announcement Number: NCNAFDE085834 Opening Date: March 26, 2008 Closing Date: September 30, 2008   First Cut off Date: April 02, 2008 Position: Food Service Worker, NA-7408-2 Salary: $8.47 - $9.91 Hourly Place of Work: Food & Beverage Division, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL Position Status: Flexible (FLEX.) -- Flexible (NAF) Number of Vacancy: 1 DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007! Duties: Performs a variety of tasks having several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. Sets up cafeteria lines, steam-tables, dining room tables and side service stands with hot and cold food items including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread and beverages; replenishes as necessary. Serves food by order and proper proportion. Break down and cleans tables and area when meal is finished and returns dishes and food to the kitchen area. Brews coffee, assembles cold sandwiches, salads, etc. Operates, break downs and cleans all equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas. Unloads and stores food from delivery trucks. Performs other duties as assigned. About the Position: Flexible (Workweek is established and employee usually work less than 40 hours per week. Employment is on a recurring basis as required.) Will work in the summer the Get' N Go grill outside. Light to heavy physical effort is required. Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds. Subject to continuous standing and walking and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Ineligible for insurance, retirement, holiday pay and leave benefits. Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply) Applications will be accepted from military personnel, military personnel dependents, current NAF/APF employees & other interested applicants. For military Spouse preference must provide copy of spouses PCS orders with application. For Veterans preference must provide copy of DD214 with application. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. Trades and Labor Must have skill and knowledge to perform task involving several procedures and be able to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions. A working knowledge of sanitation standards is required as well as knowledge of procedures to prevent contamination. Must know basic food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures. Must have the ability to read and understand written material. Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Ability to understand follow simple instructions and be able to use hand tools for cleaning and operating simple machines. Experience and training that furnish the knowledges, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job. Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Other Information:(Click on Other Information) May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements) A medical examination is required. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 215-3. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) that will be initiated upon appointment to a NAF position. The Department of the Army NAF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing NAF civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. You will be required to show Social Security card upon appointment to a NAF position. You will be required to provide proof of US permanent residency status. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. You must include the announcement number on your application. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply) Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Resumes may be submitted at any time. Referral lists will be issued as job opportunities occur. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You may send your resume via surface mail to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, ATTN: PECP-NCR-L-N, 2187 South J Street, Fort McCoy, WI 54656 You may fax your resume to: (608) 388-3773 You may email your resume to Point of Contact. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line. Point of Contact: CPAC-NAF HRO, (608) 388-3773, MCCO-DL-NAFEMPLOYMENT@conus.army.mil THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER