Food and Beverage Specialist, NF-05 Job in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Vacancy No. NEN Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/21/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Sam Houston, TX


Summary


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This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties

Serves as Food and Beverage Specialist for the Food Services Division of the Business Programs Directorate. Travels to all Army Branded Theme Operations to provide food and beverage related guidance, assistance, training and direction to unit managers.

The role requires the ability to review and analyze SMIRF financial reports to fully understand the impact of COGS, Labor, OOE, and NIBD on business programs. It also involves coordinating financial and programming solutions for Garrison Prime Vendors Programs and performance. Must be capable of assisting in administering, coordinating, and evaluating programming objectives within the Joint Services Prime Vendor Program. Which entails acting as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for service or supply contracts for enterprise-wide supply programs, understanding Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and comprehending the Statement of Work (SOW) process and acquisition plans.

Provides technical assistance to installation personnel concerning all Orion projects within region. Calls on installations both with and without operational Theme Concepts to promote the future integration of these programs within the given Army community.

Provides subject matter expertise and recommendations to Business Programs Director and IMA Region representatives. Acts as part of a BPF Opening Team during all new Theme Operations facility openings that may be assigned. Identifies problems and implements resolutions meeting the needs of patrons in an effective, economical and operationally sound manner. Analyzes all Theme Operations operational issues and develops programs, practices, policies and procedures that promote efficiency and standardization of proprietary operations. Reviews all Theme Concept unit training requirements, provides on-site training and monitors follow-up actions.

Reviews and develops proposed changes in directives, including the identification and analysis of data and issues, evaluation and presentation of alternatives, implementation of decisions and preparation of materials for use by higher authority or subordinate command. Monitors and implements all follow up actions in accordance with established policies and programs. Acts as a technical expert in a professional field utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to develop new approaches to issues previously unresponsive to accepted methods. Develops programs, policies and Theme operations direction jointly with other team members.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a T1
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.


Possess managerial work experience at field operating or sub-regional IMA Region level in MWR program management and analysis. Possess working knowledge of directorate MWR programs and financial systems. Possess experience and expertise as a food and beverage manager or chef in military and/or commercial food, beverage and entertainment operations that included a strong culinary experience including operations knowledge. Comprehensive analytical oral and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively, ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences, and the knowledge of standard office software to include word processing, graphics presentations, spreadsheets and e-mail are required.

Highly qualified candidates will also possess the following experience demonstrated in their resume. Highly qualified applicants will be referred first.

Possess financial management skills and possess experience managing business budgets, controlling costs, and analyzing financial information according to Business Operating Standards.

Possess experience overseeing Contracts or as acting as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for service or supply contracts?

Possess at least four years of experience in MWR operations and financial management programs or operational experience in hospitality operations, financial analysis, and budget operations.

Previous experience in the location, development and opening, and maintenance of new FB&E concept facilities.

Education


Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
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  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.

The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NEN. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

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If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.

Agency contact information

Carrie Johnson
Address
CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
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Next steps

Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.


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