Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Vacancy Announcement

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referring eligible applications will be May 23, 2025. Applicants will be referred on an "as needed" basis thereafter.

Note: The announcement will remain open through July 25, 2025 and may be extended if needed before the initial closing date.

Vacancies may not currently exist at all advertised locations but may occur later before the closing date. Applicants will be notified at the time of referral.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

You are applying to a public notice to fill current and potential future vacancies. Vacancies may not presently exist and may not become available at the Medical Center locations you are applying to; therefore, there is no guarantee of a vacancy at the location you select.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 07/25/2025.

Experience

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. This must be supported by detailed descriptions of your training or experience in your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-Out Element

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those with at least minimal acceptable qualifications will be considered for further rating; those who do not meet these will be rated ineligible and eliminated. Eligible applicants will then be rated against the remaining Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly specify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week in each position.