Food Service Worker Job in Eastern New York - 91340567 - ZA7.NESEQDDQO

Job Title:
Food Service Worker

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Tank-Automotive & Armament Command, Army Materiel Command

Job Announcement Number:
NENAFAJ1006OC

SALARY RANGE:
$8.34 - $9.73 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 to Tuesday, October 11, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:NA-7408-02/02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules  - Temporary

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - NY - Eastern New York

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:10/21/2010

Organization(s):
Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, New York

Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill temporary full-time, part-time or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these appointments.


About the Position: APPLICANTS WHOSE RESUMES/JOB APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE CUTOFF DATE (21 October 2010) WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST. Watervliet Arsenal, known as America's Cannon Factory, is an Army owned and operated manufacturing facility located in upstate New York, just outside of Albany. Constructed in 1813, the Arsenal has played a vital role in America¿s defense throughout its long history producing large bore cannon and a wide variety of other products for military needs. It is also home to the Army¿s Benet Laboratories. This arrangement of research, development and manufacturing at a single site facilitates concurrent design and manufacturing concepts. Watervliet Arsenal is located within the city of Watervliet, a small residential city which is approximately a 10-minute drive to Albany (the state capital ) 30 minutes to historic Saratoga and 1 hour to Lake George; located on a bus line and easily accessible to Interstate-787, Interstate-87 and the New York State Thruway.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All U. S. citizens.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - NY - Eastern New York


You will serve food by order and proper proportion. You will brew coffee according to the number of servings required. You will set up food service counters and steam tables with hot and cold foods including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread/butter and beverages. You will make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients. You will wash tables and counters and clean kitchen equipment such as worktables, sinks, and refrigerators. You will maintain all work areas in sanitary and orderly condition and assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. You will be responsible to collect money, ring sales on register and make proper change. You will provide information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays and overall work operations and problems.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
Trades and Labor

Your resume must show that you possess: (1) Skill in use of food handling techniques; and (2) Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements common to food service work. You must be able to follow recipes and combine ingredients for salads and other uncooked dishes. Applicants who claim veterans preference must submit their DD 214.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job.

Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching.

Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Personnel security investigation may be required.

A medical examination may be required.

Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse Preference.

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.

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.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You may send your resume via surface mail to: Submit resume/job application to:, Lori Van Vranken, 1 Buffington Street, Attn: PECH-NER-O(L. VanVranken), Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY 12189

You may fax your resume to: 518-266-5540

You may email your resume to: lori.vanvranken@us.army.mil. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Civilian Personnel Advisory Ctr, Lori Van Vranken
Phone: 518-266-5040
Fax: 518-266-5540
Email: lori.vanvranken@us.army.mil Agency Information:
Lori Van Vranken
1 Buffington Street, Attn: PECH-NER-O(L. VanVranken)
Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY 12189
Fax: 518-266-5540

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official for selection. If your application/resume is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer.