This position is located on the Wolf Creek Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Glide, OR. The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a Training Leader for the Culinary Arts skills training program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Randall Ayers at [email protected] .

Duties

Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced cooking processes. On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced cooking students in the performance of on and off site related projects. Responsible for instructing students in meal planning, menu scheduling, storage of food, inventory, food production, sanitation, personal hygiene, safety, operation of equipment, serving, preparation for inspection, and other food related areas. In coordination with the Work Programs Officer and/or Assistant WPO, the incumbent implements a flexible classroom and on-the-job training instruction program, Works with supervisor to develop lesson plans, obtaining textbooks and educational materials for use in the classroom, conducting the sessions, evaluating the students’ progress and advising and counseling individual enrollees.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a Public Trust background investigation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further. Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to Lead Or Supervise. In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below: Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and concern for sanitation) Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability To Use and Maintain Kitchen Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]