STEWARD COOK,
CIVMAR Support Center, USA Military Sealift Command (MSC) Vessels Worldwide

JobID: #103936
Status: Full Time, Experience Level: Mid Career

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Job Description:
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified United States Citizens who are currently not employed with Military Sealift Fleet
Support Command (MSFSC) as civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employees. Relocation expenses are not
authorized for this position.
Duties: The Steward Cook (SC) is head of the Steward Division, in the absence of the Chief Steward,
and responsible for all food service operations, sanitation, management, discipline, and training
within the Steward Division. The SC primary function is to assure that onboard food service
operations meet the highest standards of preparation, production, presentation, pest control
(aboard ships without Medical Services Officer (MSO) and fiscal responsibility and
accountability. Similarly, the SC is responsible for the maintenance of all physical spaces
assigned to the Steward Division. As Division Officer, it is expected that the SC will comply
with all instructions pertaining to Personnel Administration, Financial Accountability, Ensure
continuing application of & compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies,
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Supply Operations, and to submit accurate and
timely reports.

FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION: Responsible for the preparation of the daily, weekly,
and monthly menus for the Master’s approval based on healthy heart parameters; for the
preparation of all culinary products served following progressive cooking techniques, healthy
heart parameters, approved recipes, and instructions and ensures leftovers are integrated into
meal plans; for overseeing, instructing and supervising food service personnel in the proper use
of all equipment located in the galley and related areas; and for all health aspects and sanitation
criteria associated with the galley, serving operations, and associated areas. Schedules meal hours
and supervises the service during each dining period.

PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PROVISIONS: Establishes endurance levels
based on both in port and underway periods. Economically procures provisions, through
government and commercial sources, to meet standards of mess operations IAW established
guidelines. Procures and utilizes the appropriate type of provisions based on local availability
and operating status. Ensures all food items are monitored, utilized or transferred to preclude
loss. Controls inventory cost based upon the cycle menu and established endurance levels.
Ensures timely receipt posting and distribution. Inspects all refrigerated spaces and storerooms
daily.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Must be able to effectively use applicable shipboard
software applications to include Food Service Management (FSM). Prepares the Food-Item
Request and Issue Document (NAVSUP 1282) for all subsistence items issued to the galley.
Maintains NAVSUP 1282s on file for one year, ensuring that the total extended amounts do not
exceed authorized monetary values as prescribed by General Mess Control Log (NAVSUP 338),
2
Subsistence Ledger (NAVSUP 335). Maintains and prepares other food service forms required to
substantiate the monthly the General Mess Summary Document Report (NAVSUP 1359).
Ensures proper posting of the different types of expenditures (surveys, issues, transfers, and
sales) and maintains required documentation on file for one year. Prepares for and conducts spot,
relieving, and quarterly inventory and reconciles errors and adjustments immediately thereafter.
Accurately prepares and submits automated (manual if required) monthly financial returns in a
timely manner and maintains supporting documentation for the accountability file.

HOTEL SERVICE OPERATIONS: Responsible for posting operating instructions and safety
precautions on all laundry equipment. Ensures standard solutions for washing, bleaching,
scouring, and bluing according to type and condition of the articles being washed are utilized.
Ensures all appropriate personnel are trained on the proper operation of washing machines,
dryers, steam presses and flat iron works. Ensures that proper procedures for the accounting of
clean and dirty bedding/table linen, napkins, uniforms of food service personnel, etc. are
established and utilized.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Ensures personnel assigned are clean and neat in
appearance, attentive and polite in the performance of their duties and that prescribed work
clothes are worn while on duty. Prepares and submits Performance Evaluation reports to the
Supply Officer/Master as required. Participates in the incentive awards program; recognizes
outstanding department personnel and advising all personnel assigned on advancement
opportunities. Institutes proper measures to minimize breaches of discipline and initiates or
recommends disciplinary action after investigation. Ensure continuing application of &
compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a United States Citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain a valid:
1. U. S. Passport with a minimum of 7 months remaining of expiration date,
2. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD), or Merchant
Mariner Credential (MMC), with a minimum of 10 months remaining of expiration date with
the following endorsement: Food handler (FH).
3. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card with a minimum of 10 months
remaining of expiration date.
Evaluation Criteria: Applicants who meet the Minimum Eligibility Requirements described above will be further evaluated.
Documented experience, education, training, and awards contained in the application package will be
reviewed to determine the degree to which you possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
that are essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A rating determination will be
conducted against the knowledge, skills and abilities to determine your qualifications as reflected by your
responses to the following job related factors:
1. Knowledge and ability to operate and manage food production and food service operations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language.
3. Ability to plan, organize, train, supervise and assess the work of others.
4. Knowledge and ability to procure, manage, and receive provisions.
5. Knowledge and ability to efficiently manage a galley/kitchen within established monetary
limits.
6. Knowledge and ability to manage hotel service operations.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY: Must have three (3) years of specialized experience. Specialized
experience includes food service operations, preparing menu items, and supervision of culinary
personnel. Related experience must have been in at least one of the following:

(1) Served onboard a MSC vessel with completion of the following three (3) courses:
MSFSC Advance Culinary, MSFSC Food Service Management and current Serv-Safe
Manager.

OR

(2) Previous military experience in Culinary (E-7 or above) and possess at least one of the
following; NEC 3529, MOS 3381 or 92G (AIT). MSFSC Food Service Management and
Serv-Safe Manager.

OR

(3) Certification as an Executive Chef or higher from the American Culinary Federation and
certification as a current Serv-Safe Manager. MSFSC Food Service Management.

Evaluations, awards, training, education, and related MSC, military, and/or commercial experience, etc.,
will also be part of the rating process.

Conditions of Employment
1. CIVMAR positions are subject to drug urinalysis testing.
2. Able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility and assignment to a sensitive position.
3. Able to successfully pass the physical examinations (arranged by MSC) and maintain MSFSC medical
requirements. Participate in vaccine immunization; including a tuberculosis (TB) screening test is also
required. TB screening is not provided at the MSC-arranged medical examination, but can usually be
obtained from your personal medical provider or free at any local Public Health Clinic. If you have
previously had a positive TB skin test (i.e. a CONVERTER or REACTOR), another skin test is not
required, but you must instead provide the Medical Department written proof that you have completed
treatment with medicine (i.e. INH), or that you have started treatment with medicine, or that such treatment
is not warranted as determined by competent medical authority.
4. Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training courses, including Personal Survival, which
requires the ability to float in the water for a minimum of 60 seconds.
5. Be ready, willing, and able to physically perform the duty of this position worldwide at all times.
6. Be ready, willing, and able to work in shipboard environmental conditions, and wear protective
equipment worldwide at all times.
7. Entry-level positions require candidates to pass an English Language Competency Test.
8. Participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer as the standard method of payroll payments.

Note:
a. The tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled
appointments, fails the physical examination, fails the language competency test, fails drug test, fails to
disclose employment information, fails to report to the New Employee Orientation, or is unable to obtain a
security clearance.
b. In case by case bases, an applicant who accepts a tentative offer of employment will be required to
provide a VA Rating Decisions and or Office of Worker’s Compensation Program (OWCP) Scheduled
Awards.

How to Apply:
ALL documents MUST be POSTMARKED by the cut-off or closing date of this announcement.
Only applications received during the announced timeframe will be considered. MSFSC is not responsible
for obtaining documents to include in your package.
The following documents are required and are to be submitted in the following order:

1. A completed, signed and dated Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) to include
social security number, US Citizenship, veterans preference and previous federal employment. For forms
visit www.sealiftcommand.com.

2. A completed, signed and dated Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306), including Applicant’s
Statement of Selective Service Registration Status, for forms visit www.sealiftcommand.com. For
Selective Service information, visit www.sss.gov. If you answered yes to Questions 9 and/or 11; or have
current or pending criminal charges and/or charges for any violation of law, court abstracts from the Clerk
of Courts are required.

3. A current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD), front and back or Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), all pages and front and back copy of the Transportation Worker
Identification Credential (TWIC) with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

4. A front and back copy of your current United States Coast Guard license, and/or STCW certificate with
a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date, if applicable.

5. A current U. S. Passport with a minimum of seven months remaining of expiration date.

6. A copy of professional certificates as applicable for this position.

7. If you are a current federal employee, you must include a copy of your most recent Notice of Personnel
Action (SF-50).

8. If you are a prior federal government employee, you must include a copy of your separation Notice of
Personnel Action (SF-50).

9. If you served in the U.S. Military Service, you must provide a copy of your Certificate of Discharge
(DD214) that shows the type of discharge you received. This information is located under the “Character
of Service” block of your DD214. If you are claiming 10 points or higher veteran's preference, you must
provide supporting documentation such as, a completed Application for Preference (SF-15)
(http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Additional information on Veterans’ Preference is
available at www.opm.gov/veterans. You will also be required to provide a copy of the VA Rating
Decisions upon accepting the tentative offer of employment.

10. Resume. All resumes will include the following information, type written in Times New Roman, 12
pitch. (See template):
(a) Full name.
(b) Relevant work experience within the last 5 years including paid and non paid public or private
sector work experience related to the job for which applying.
(c) Colleges or universities name, city, and state (with zip code), major(s), type and year of any
degree received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours).

11. A narrative response to each of the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) will be provided. The
KSA responses must also be type written in Times New Roman, 12 pitch. (See template).

12. Last 5 years of Performance Evaluations (if available) and training certificates applicable to the
position you are applying to.

13. Job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments; for example, Military, Government or
recognized professional organizations related to the maritime field and performance awards. Submit
copies.

Failure to submit any required information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications as
outlined in the JOA will result in the applicant being found ineligible. Failure to provide a Resume
and or KSA’s as directed in the JOA will result in applicant being found ineligible.

All applications and supporting documents will become the property of MSFSC, and will not be returned
to the applicant once submitted. Applicants are encouraged to make copies of all documentation prior to
submission.

How To Contact Us:
Please send completed packages to:

Military Sealift Command
CIVMAR Support Center
6353 Center Drive, Building #8, Suite 202
Norfolk, VA 23502

If you have any questions, please email us at civmar@marinersupport.com or call our toll free Recruitment
hotline at 1-877-JOBS-MSC (1-877-562-7672). Please also visit our website at www.sealiftcommand.com.

NOTE:
FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION REQUESTED FOR THIS POSITION
WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY. Federal job applicants who make a false
statement in any part of the application could be turned down for the job, fired after beginning work, or
subject to fine, imprisonment (U.S. Code, title 18, section 1001), or other disciplinary action.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department
of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for
retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or re-determined
annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under
section 8336(d)(1)or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense
may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD
Instruction 1404bb at www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.).”

YOU MAY NOT BE HIRED IF YOU FAIL TO REPORT:
1. Previous Security Clearance Issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances).
2. Debts.
3. Previous felony convictions where actual time was served in jail for more than one year.

Any questions relative to this issue should be directed to the CIVMAR Support Center at 1-866-562-7672.


MILITARY SEALIFT
FLEET SUPPORT
COMMAND IS AN
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race,
sex, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions,
reprisal or any other non-merit factors. The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities, where appropriate. Determinations of whether an accommodation is appropriate shall be made
by the agency as soon as practicable, after the initial application process and shall be made with regard to
all applicable statutes and regulations. If assistance is required to complete the application process,
interested applicants should call our CIVMAR Support Center at the above number and refer to the “How
to Apply” section of this announcement.
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