Meatcutter (MVO)

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.

Duties

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 job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

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. 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). 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 Meatcutter (MVO) Without More than Normal Supervision Work Practices Vehicle Operation Technical Practices Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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. Work environment: Works in an area where the temperature does not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Majority of work is performed in areas which are well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally exposed to temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit when transferring items to and from freezer rooms. Cold weather clothing, protective equipment, and special clothes (metal mesh apron, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) are provided. Subject to cuts and injuries from knives and power equipment and danger of falling on wet, slippery floors. Subject to injury from lifting heavy objects. May occasionally work outdoors in receiving meat products. When performing driving duties, incumbent works in all types of weather conditions. When performing driving duties, incumbent works in all types of weather conditions. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.