- Position Title
- Food Service Worker Leader
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBDL-10416754-19-NB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 6, 2019 to Friday, February 22, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an employee of the department/service line indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
3.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
4.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders; AND,
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Military Spouses resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders; AND,
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Military Spouses resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
5.
Are you a current Federal employee in the excepted service in an agency covered by an Interchange Agreement with at least one year of service in that position?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
7.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
8.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
9.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
- are a disabled veteran; OR,
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Assessment 1
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government/your eligibility for referral consideration. Please select the most appropriate response to the following questions. Failure to claim at least one eligibility will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. NOTE: If you are going to be submitting your answers to the occupational questionnaire by manually completing the 1203FX form, to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire, record your responses in section 25 starting with question 1 and complete the remaining answers in successive order.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently a career or career-conditional employee of the facility in which this vacancy is offered? (If so, please include a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF-50 that has item 24 showing 1 or 2).
2.
Are you currently a career or career conditional employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)? (If yes, please include a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that has Item 24 showing 1 or 2).
3.
Are you currently a federal employee employed at another agency (other than the Department of Veteran Affairs)? (If so, please include a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that has Items 24 showing as 1 or 2 and 34 showing as 1 or 2. For the applicants that have 2 showing for item 34, please refer to the OPM Interchange Agreement to determine consideration of competitive eligibility OPM Interchange Agreement.
4.
Are you are a former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility? To be eligible for reinstatement, you must have been served in a career appointment, or served in a career-conditional appointment within the past three years. (If so, please include a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that has Item 24 showing as 1 or 2. For additional information, please refer to OPM Reinstatement Hiring Information OPM Reinstatement.
5.
Are you eligible for an appointment as a 30% or more compensable disabled Veteran? To be eligible, you 1) must have retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, or 2) have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. (If so, please include your Member 4 DD 214 and your VA Disability letter which will include your disability rating %).
6.
Are you eligible for a Veterans Recruitment (VRA) Appointment? To be eligible, you a) must have been separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge). Also, you must be: 1) a disabled Veteran, or 2) a Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized (you must have received the campaign badge or medal, or 3) a Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which you received an Armed Forces Service Medal, or 4) a recently separated Veteran (separated within the past three years). (If so, please provide your Member 4 DD 214 or other proof of your service).
7.
Are you eligible for a Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Appointment? To be eligible, you must have 1) Veterans preference or 2) are a Veteran separated after substantially completing at least three (3) years of continuous active duty service performed under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge). (If so, please provide your Member 4 DD 214 other proof of service. For additional information, please refer to Feds Hire Vets.
8.
Do you have a disability that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities? To be eligible, you 1) must have a severe physical, cognitive or emotional disability, 2) have a history of having such disability, or 3) be perceived as having such disability. (If so, please provide your certification letter from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or your Medical Professional).
9.
Are you eligible for some other noncompetitive appointment (Special Hiring Authority)? This includes appointment based on an interchange agreement, eligibility of some military spouses/parents, or similar authorities. Please visit OPM Appointment Authorities to see information about interchange agreements and other noncompetitive appointments. MILITARY SPOUSES: please visit Feds Hire Vets.
Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your knowledge, skill or ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
I have the ability to lead food service workers, ability to prepare and adjust schedules and other reports, participate in quality management, and complete other administrative duties.
Knowledge Requirements: This section includes questions about the Knowledge Requirements for this vacancy. For the following questions below, please select either A, B, C, D or E. Please select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
I have thorough knowledge of basic foodservice work practices in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and productivity standards.
12.
I have completed technical practices to include having the ability to obtain and utilize computer information relevant to nutrition and food service functions.
13.
I have the ability to interpret written and verbal instructions as related to nutrition and food service lead functions.
14.
I have the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment in an institutional kitchen.
15.
I have knowledge of the use of food service materials ranging from raw food ingredients to cleaning chemicals.
16.
I have the ability in dexterity to work safety and productively.
Certification of Understanding - Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position.
17.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.