FOOD SERVICES SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary You will serve as a FOOD SERVICES SPECIALIST in the GALLEY OPERATIONS (N925) DIVISION of NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND. Duties You will monitor and align operational tasks to program goals and objectives to ensure foods are nutritious, cost effective, palatable, and sanitary. You will review contractor quality control plans and procedures to verify compliance with contract requirements. You will inspect food service spaces on a weekly basis to verify compliance with policies and procedures. You will evaluate the acceptability of work performed by contractors and military members. You will monitor contractor performance to ensure labor hours charged against a contract are consistent and reasonable for the effort completed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Approving the order of food while remaining within prescribed monetary food allowances; 2) Applying food service policies, regulations, and procedures as they relate to menu planning, recipe development, food and purchasing specifications, food sanitation and safety, and basic nutrition; 3) Directing and administering food service activities, signing the general mess returns and ensuring all general mess operations operate efficiently; 4) Monitoring the day-to-day performance of a contractor to ensure the delivery of a final acceptable product; 5) Developing and monitoring budget allocation to support food service operation, equipment replacement program, improvement and modernization effort; 6) Preparing contract documents including Statement of Work, Management and Oversight Process for the Acquisition of Services-Streamlined and Independent Government Estimate and other supporting documents and contract management after award; 7) Preparing safety, cleanliness, and operating instructions for equipment use, food preparation, and maintenance of spaces in accordance with sanitary instructions (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is primarily sedentary in nature. The incumbent is required to do some walking, bending, or climbing in the execution of duties of both the Food Service Officer and the Contracts Subject Matter Expert. May be required to drive a vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily in an office or office type setting. Although as the Food Service Officer and the Contracts Subject Matter Expert, the incumbent will be required to make regular and recurring visits throughout the Galley to inspect things such as equipment, sanitation, food service handling, preparation and storage. 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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
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Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
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Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS expenses are NOT authorized. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY
FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation . click apply for full job details

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