This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. 9905, dated 10/15/2021 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

You will 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 portion food for individual servings. You will maintain all areas in a clean and orderly condition. You will stand Port Watch as required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs.
• You MUST possess a current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), Steward's Department (SD), Food Handler (FH) endorsement or higher AND a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
• This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with EP 600-1-300, USACE Drug Testing Procedures for the Army's Drug-Free Federal Workplace (DFW) Program, dated 28 Feb 01.
• Participation in the Mandatory Drug Testing Program is required in accordance with EP 600-85.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Element): Ability to do the work of a Cook (Dual Rate), without more than normal supervision. Qualified applicants for this position must have the ability or potential ability to prepare and serve meals for groups of people by preparing various meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits and baked goods. You must have knowledge of materials, tools and equipment used when cooking for groups of people. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Work requires moderate physical effort. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs and occasionally over 45 lbs. work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be able to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in the galley where there is constant exposure to above average temperatures. Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. may be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents, and paint. IAW NPPR 690-1-530 this position is dual-rated to the position of Cook Steward, Hopper Dredge, WJ-7404-04 (HE A50). If qualified and possesses appropriate U. S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform these duties on an intermittent, dual rate capacity.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk