Waiter (Trainee) NA-01-03

Summary This position is located at 1918 Club which is a part of Fort Benning Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Duties Help Works under close supervision and direction of the waitress supervisor, or an assigned waitress of higher grade who provides specific instructions for tasks to be performed. Initial assignments in each environment are made with detailed instructions and new or special procedures are explained. Supervisor or assigned waitress is consulted when difficult situations occur. Performance is observed while in progress to assure compliance with instructions and established procedures. Each phase of training is evaluated for consideration of overall performance upon completion of training period. Is assigned progressively more responsible and detailed tasks in food and beverage service in the clubs or other facilities, which provide dining room and/or cocktail lounge service. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one-year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov. Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours annual refresher training. Must meet state/local age requirements at the time of appointment if serving alcoholic beverages. Applicant must be physically able to stand, stoop, bend, walk and do moderate lifting for long periods of time. Must be able to hear the conversational voice. Qualifications Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following Waiter (Trainee) NA-01 Must meet the state/local age requirement for the serving of alcoholic beverages. No Prior Training Or Work Experience Required. Applicant must be able to follow simple oral and/or written instructions, and, prepare checks for patrons. Demonstration Of The Following Work Behaviors Is Desirable Courtesy and tact in serving patrons Neatness and good grooming Dependability Clear speaking voice Waiter (Trainee) NA-02 This is a developmental position to Waiter, NA-7420-03, PD#AK079. Employee will be non-competitively promoted to the next grade (PD# 20189) no later than three month of satisfactory performance. As a trainee, develops skills and knowledge as a dining room and cocktail lounge waiter/waitress. Waiter NA-03 This is a developmental position to Waiter, NA-7420-03, PD#AK079. Employee will be non-competitively promoted to the next grade (PD# AK079) no later than six month of satisfactory performance. As a trainee, develops skills and knowledge as a dining room and cocktail lounge, and a family type restaurant environment waiter/waitress. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration This job is open to candidates who worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Application Option If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm EST on 10/21/2026 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Allowances and Differentials This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities: After you apply, your application remains valid for up to 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Termination of Spouse Employment Preference Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor. Discover Your Path to Success Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below. Review our benefits Required Documents Help About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/. Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume. Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceIf claiming Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) submit a copy of your marriage certificate along with the Military PCS Orders in order to receive consideration for SEPDA Form 3434 - For Current or Former NAF EmployeesServSafe CertificationsPCS OrdersResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action How to Apply Help You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFEA-26-13087207. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/21/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087207. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Agency contact information Qaniesha Bruner Phone 520-673-6681 Email QANIESHA.L.BRUNER.NAF@ARMY.MIL Address EA-NAF-W6CRAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BENNING DO NOT MAIL Fort Benning, GA 31905 US Next steps Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed 2. Keeping You Informed Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application 2. Ensure You Receive Updates 3. 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