This National Guard position is for a FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT, PD# D2110000 and is part of JFHQ-G4, NEARNG.

Duties

As a FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT, GS-1603-7, duties include: -Performs work in direct support of the Food Services Program. Maintain pertinent regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, equipment) in the food service program. -Perform food service in support of state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Assists in the scheduling, developing, conducting, and coordinating training for food service personnel particularly in the areas of sanitation and management reporting. Provides technical advice and guidance to subordinate units on all food service matters. Orders supplies for food service and in other function areas. -Tracks and records accountability and use of food service resources for mission support, such as food service automation; analytical data to support cost and effect of food service operations across the state. Annual Training support; activation/inactivation; mobilization/demobilization; contingency, natural disaster, and exercise planning. Tacks and assists in the monitoring of food service expenditures to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Monitors Cash Meal Payment Books for all supported units. Assists in special requirements requests for support from commercial sources or other DA/DOD agencies and maintains personal contact to insure customer needs are met. Assist in the control and use of food cost and feeding strength summary reports. -Assists and performs assistance visits to supported units. Visits include inspections of units/activities to ensure compliance with regulations and to identify systemic problems, review and assist with record keeping, requisitioning, management, sanitation, equipment serviceability, safety and food preparation. Assists with inspections of vendors who provide catered meals to ensure compliance with Army guidelines. -Assist in the administration of the state annual DA/NGB Phillip A. Connelly Awards Program to include conducting command competitions, establishing evaluation teams, and evaluates subordinate units with food service capabilities. Upon request, may serve as an evaluator for other units located in other states during next level competition.

Requirements

• Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory
• Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 & 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard. AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: Maximum: CW2/E-9; Minimum: WO1/E-1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised. Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields to be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment. Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - [email protected]; 402-309-8319. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which has provided the applicant with knowledge of, and skill in applying, the full range of principles, concepts, and methods of food services. Experience in written and oral communications. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade and education or training in applying a full range of principles, concepts, and methods of food services. Experience conducting food area inspections. Experience with the storage and stocking food service items. Experience tracking and records accountability and the use of food service resources for mission support.

Education

Education:
Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

Contacts

• Address NE G4 2950 North Park Road Lincoln, NE 68524 US
• Name: Jon Sronce
• Phone: 402-309-8173
• Email: [email protected]