This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. 9905, 06/23/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Serves as Cook-Steward in charge of the Galley Department operations on board a seagoing, automated hopper dredge.

Duties

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

• Heavy lifting, up to 45 lbs, is required from time to time.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must have 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).
• You will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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. Ability To Lead or Supervise 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.

Contacts

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