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Position Title
FOOD SERVICES SPECIALIST
Agency
Commander, Navy Installations
Announcement Number
ST-10417628-19-YL Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 to Tuesday, February 19, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.  

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. Are you currently serving under an appointment without time limit (or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year) at a Federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (for example NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.)? 

NOTE: Your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.

If you answer yes to this question, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50  (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. 

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
 
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
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6. Have you previously worked or been working in a federal position for 5 years or more in a foreign location(s) AND have not had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (i.e., Guam) for at least 2 years?
 
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
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7. Are you a family member of a U.S. Armed Forces member or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the local commuting area; AND, you reside with your sponsor or you will be relocating to your sponsor's duty station within 30 days? (limit characters)
8. Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR a military spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age

AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.

Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx  for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
 
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).  
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9. Are you a spouse of an active duty military member who has been authorized to relocate via a permanent change of station (PCS) move to the local commuting area of this foreign overseas duty station who:
  • Was married on or prior to the date of my sponsor's PCS orders; AND
  • Has not been appointed using this authority under these orders and have not accepted or declined a continuing position at this duty station.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas military spouse preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
 
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).  
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10. Are you currently employed in the Department of the Navy (DON) (Navy or Marine Corps) as a permanent career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service; OR are you currently on a permanent Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) with Department of Navy; OR are you serving on an excepted service Schedule A family member appointment the DON in the local commute area?

If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
 
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11. Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service internal employee in the Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, etc)?
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09. 

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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12. Are you a veteran or preference eligible (such as derived preference) whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • 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
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) 

It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1667-11, FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Advise employees on food service work or administrative matters. (limit characters)
3. Counsel employees on food service work or administrative matters. (limit characters)
4. Instruct employees on food service work or administrative matters. (limit characters)
5. Analyze direct and indirect costs in the preparation of an annual food service budget submission. (limit characters)
6. Determine the life expectancy of food service equipment to schedule and budget for replacements. (limit characters)
7. Exercise discretionary authority in planning, programing, and allocating food service or subsistence budgets to meet organizational goals. (limit characters)
8. Administer financial and operational controls of food service subsistence inventories while ensuring best business practices are implemented. (limit characters)
9. Assist in developing safety, cleanliness, or operational instructions for equipment usage, food preparation, or maintenance of spaces in accordance with medical and sanitation instructions. (limit characters)
10. Develop safety, cleanliness, or operational instructions for equipment usage, food preparation, or maintenance of spaces in accordance with medical and sanitation instructions. (limit characters)
11. Assess problem areas or deficiencies to develop recommendations for funding. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)