Job Details
** Food Service Worker**
**Department of the Interior**
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Food Service Workers in Fairbanks, AK.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Alaska.
For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: .
**Location**
FEW vacancies in the following location:
+ **Duties**
A **Food Service Worker****(GS-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.
**Requirements**
** Conditions of Employment**
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. Is regularly exposed to a 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.
This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
** 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.
**To qualify for a WG-02:** has worked in the food service industry.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. **Additional information**
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: These positions are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. If applicable, the appointment will be subject to successful completion of the background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at or . If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following:
-Annual, sick leave, and paid federal holidays
-Depending on tour of duty - Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay
-Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program - Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles, which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. After separating from federal employment, employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.
**If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: .**
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The job specific questions relate to the following job elements required to do the work of this position.
**Element 1** - Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. (Screen-Out)
**Element 2** - Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints
**Element 3** - Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
**Element 4** - Dexterity and Safety
**Element 5** - Knowledge of Materials
**Element 6** - Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
**Element 7** - Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
**You MUST upload "Required Documents" PRIOR to** **Closing Date.**
****Please note that documents selected to transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added to your application. You need to transfer the document(s) in the Document step at the end of the application process.**
**Resume** which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
A complete **Assessment Questionnaire**: This is completed automatically during the online application process. The questions have to do with minimum qualifications, selective factors if applicable, a verification statement, etc. There is no additional document needed to complet