Cook Steward (Direct Hire Authority)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Cook-Steward in charge of the Galley Department operations on board a seagoing, automated hopper dredge. Responsibilities Prepare and serve meals aboard a Hopper Dredge to all Crew Members. You will prepare various meats such as poultry, fish, chops, steaks, roasts. You will prepare various vegetables and fruits in a variety of ways such as cutting, grinding, dicing, and slicing. You will prepare foods in a variety of ways such as soups, stews, gravies and sauces. You will bake bread, cakes and pastries'. You will maintain all areas in a clean and orderly condition. Conduct personnel administration by assigning work to subordinates. Counsel employees regarding conduct, leave, benefits, and performance and initiates necessary disciplinary action. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (SCREEN OUT) for a Cook Steward, WJ-7404-04. Qualified applicants for this position must have the ability or potential ability to take responsibility for completing an assignment. I have been viewed as an informal group leader or carried out tasks as an informal group leader such as leading a Team to complete a special project or assignment or advising coworkers with less experience when asked for guidance. I have knowledge of materials, tools and equipment used when cooking for groups of people. Failure to meet the screen out element will result in an ineligible rating. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in the galley where there is constant exposure to above average temperatures. Subject to cuts when working with power equipment, or to burns when working near the range. Subject to falls when food is spilled on deck, or when the dredge is in rough water. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort storing and handling galley supplies and materials. Must possess sufficient agility to climb ladders in all sea conditions. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort storing and handling galley supplies and materials. Must possess sufficient agility to climb ladders in all sea conditions. Lifts and carries equipment normally up to 45 pounds and occasionally over 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must possess color and depth perception and be able to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties. Education Additional Information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Cook Steward Career Field position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. The following incentives MAY be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Student Loan Repayment, Relocation, Recruitment, Advanced In Hire and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.