- Position Title
- Meatcutting Worker
- Agency
- Defense Commissary Agency
- Announcement Number
- DECA-23-11864415-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 2, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Announcement Screen Out
1.
Are you able to perform duties involving prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking?
2.
Are you able and willing to lift, push, and pull pieces and bulk boxes of meat weighing 50-100 pounds or more.
3.
Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I am able to do the work of the position that I am applying for without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Follow written operating instructions.
3.
Price meat in accordance with price lists.
4.
Weigh incoming shipments as appropriate.
5.
Identify spoiled or questionable meats.
6.
Trim and process subprimals and boneless portions of beef, pork, lamb, or veal into the less difficult ready to eat-cuts.
7.
Trim waste, fat, and glands from retail cuts.
8.
Assist a higher graded meatcutter in fat tests.
9.
Assist a higher graded meatcutter in trimming and processing meats.
10.
Use hand trucks, pallet jacks and dollies to move items.
11.
Use, clean and maintain meat hooks.
12.
Use, clean, maintain and sharpen boning knives.
13.
Use, clean, maintain and sharpen handsaws.
14.
Use, clean, maintain and sharpen steak knives.
15.
Use wrapping machines to tray, wrap, and weigh cuts.
16.
Use, clean, maintain, sharpen, and make minor adjustments to electric meat saws.
17.
Use, clean, maintain, sharpen, and make minor adjustments to grinders.
18.
Use, clean, maintain, sharpen, and make minor adjustments to tenderizers.
19.
Use, clean, maintain, sharpen, and makes minor adjustments to slicers.
20.
Clean and sanitize work areas to maintain required standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
21.
Follow established safety and sanitation rules and regulations.
22.
Move meat products from delivery vehicles to chill or freezer lockers.
23.
Replenish stock in display cases and rotate product to ensure freshness.