This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for critical needs hiring to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a FSW within the Mat Sinking Unit. Incumbent will perform a variety of food service worker duties, either regularly or on a rotating basis. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the MSU is located. NOTE: This position is temporary NTE 8 months.

Duties

Serve food and beverages as well as prepare simple food and assist in food preparation, as instructed. Set and wait on tables. Portion and serve food. Wash dishes, pots, pans, glasses and silverware. Unload and store food. Sweep, wash, mop and buff floors in assigned areas such as: kitchen, dining area and living quarters. Attend food counters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical as well as an annual physical.
• Lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Position requires incumbent to wear a uniform.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as an annual drug screen.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker~ without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Cleaning equipment assigned to the work area for food preparation, operating equipment assigned to the area for food preparation, breaking down equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work frequently requires lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing up to 45 lbs. Constantly standing and walking is required. Working Conditions: Workers are exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scraps; exposed to dirt, grease and water in cleaning tasks. There is danger of slipping on floors which are wet from daily mopping or where food or beverage has been dropped. Some workers are exposed to extreme temperatures of the hot kitchen and the walk-in refrigerator.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk