Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA.

Duties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Food Service Workers in Fairbanks, AK. A Food Service Worker (WG-02) sets up food service counters and steam tables with hot and cold foods. Serves food cafeteria style. Prepares service stands; sets up tables; assists cooks in preparing meals; and replenishes condiments, silverware, and glassware. Prepares sandwiches and box lunches. Loads and unloads dishes in automatic dishwasher and ensures dishes are clean and sanitized. Once clean stacks and stores the dishes. Performs a variety of duties in maintenance and cleanliness of the work area and dining facility. Performs heavy duty tasks; sweeps and mops; maintains garbage collection areas; and unloads and put away supplies. For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Alaska. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in your resume. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application. To qualify for a WG-02: has worked in the food service industry 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work is strenuous, involving a great deal of standing, walking, bending, crawling, lifting (up to 70 pounds), and climbing. Work Environment: Work is performed in and around the dining facility. Incumbent is regularly exposed to broad spectrum of temperature extremes i.e., the uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity of the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment; to the extreme cold temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units. Injuries may occur from sharp tools and equipment, hot appliances, chemicals, steam, and slippery floors. Subject to prolonged periods of standing. Must abide by personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures such as wearing a hairnet or hat and a clean uniform daily.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Land Management call toll free number for address information Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: DOI FIRES Program Office
• Phone: 888-364-6432
• Email: [email protected]