Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to perform duties of a meatcutter and to operate a motor vehicle, driving between the Camp Pendleton Commissary and the San Onofre Commissary. In addition to the operation of a motor vehicle, the incumbent may occasionally be required to operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered fork lift. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
Responsibilities
- Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons - Advises patrons of storage life, temperature requirements, thawing times, and proper cooking procedures of meat and meat products - Ensures all sanitation requirements for meat preparation areas are met - Operates a refrigerated truck, with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds round-trip between various Commissaries - Operates electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklift capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
Qualifications
You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. To qualify for a Meatcutter (MVO), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and that you have the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. Examples of qualifying experience: Preparing ready-to-eat cuts and special orders such as crown roasts Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment Cleaning and sanitizing meatcutting tools, equipment, and work areas to maintain required standards Operating a refrigerated truck, semi-tractor, or similar vehicle Operating an electric, diesel or gasoline powered forklift You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: (1) Walks and stands continuously while working (2) Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds. Hand trucks and dollies are available and used to move heavy items. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. The job elements for this job are: Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Knowledge of Materials Technical Practice Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No
Education
You may not use education to qualify for this position.