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Summary
About the Position: Serves as a working leader of (2) XF-08 Cooks, (2) XF-07 Cooks, and (2) XF-06 Shipkeeper positions assigned to a dredge engaged in 24 hour a day dredging operations.
NOTE: This position is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Appointment.
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Duties
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• Plans work in relation to and follows work procedures provided by supervisor with latitude for making minor deviations from normal work methods.
• Sets pace of work for cooks and shipkeepers, taking into consideration work to be accomplished.
• Checks work in progress for compliance with instructions and notifies supervisor of any changes in work practice that may lead to a reduction of cost to the operation.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the galley, messroom and crews quarters and is responsible for sanitary conditions of foods during preparation and cooking.
• Keeps supervisor informed regarding status of supplies used to perform assignment.
• Explains and assures compliance with safety, conduct and housekeeping rules and regulations.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must pass food handler's examination by the Public Health Service every six months.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter.
• Must have clinical titer testing or proof of immunity for Hepatitis B and a Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• During lay-up periods from dredging operations may be utilized and assigned to other essential work in the District, such as repairs and maintenance of plant at Service Base according to individual qualifications and skills.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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 Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Cook Leader~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in leading a crew of cooks and shipkeepers in cooking, preparing, and serving meals including meats, fish, soups, poultry, vegetables, fruits, salads, breads, cakes and desserts; storing of commodities for 30 to 60 people; ensuring the cleanliness of the galley, messroom and crews quarters; and providing sanitary conditions of foods during preparation and cooking - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort when handling galley supplies and materials. Incumbent perform work requiring continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in the galley where there is constant exposure to above average temperatures and kitchen areas which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. Exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. There is danger of slipping on wet floors that have been recently mopped or where food has been spilled on deck. Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, and hot grease and water in galley.

Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. Commuting times vary, but are generally no more than 45 minutes one way. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Supply Management Career Field (13) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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