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Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
6th Force Support Squadron Breakaway Community Center
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Food and Beverages Facilities for the 6th Force Support Squadron, MacDill AFB.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Must be courteous and exercises tact when dealing with customers. Works under the supervision of the Facility Manager. Performance is measured based on results achieved, i.e., success of total operations in terms of customer satisfaction at special events and soundness of operations.
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Food and Beverages Facilities for the 6th Force Support Squadron, MacDill AFB.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Must be courteous and exercises tact when dealing with customers. Works under the supervision of the Facility Manager. Performance is measured based on results achieved, i.e., success of total operations in terms of customer satisfaction at special events and soundness of operations.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/06/2026 to 08/04/2026
Salary $18.67 - $22.50 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
MacDill AFB, FL
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Part-time - 20 Hours Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-5IFSWF295286 Control number 868131600
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
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Responsible for all arrangements for catering activities (i.e., banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons and other special activities) requiring food and beverage service catered by the club. Either in person or by letter, obtains pertinent information from member host, such as number of guests expected, seating arrangements, decorations, and music and entertainment desired. Analyzes the requirements of the occasion and decides on suitable types of services to be provided; discusses menu and beverage items and prices to be charged. Draws up party contract and obtains members signature. Responsible for making the commitment as to arrangements and price to be paid for the services provided. Provides catering service for members functions held at alternate venues outside the facility (Seascapes/SOCOM/CENTCOM/Conference Center) authorized by policy, regulations and guidelines. Transmits information to chef or head cook and other personnel concerned with party activities; arranges for such details as printing of menus, procurement of decorations and entertainment and table set-ups; arranges for items such as furniture, china, silverware, candles and glasses. Inspects final arrangements for the party to ensure that all contractual arrangements are met insofar as the facility is concerned; greets host and hostess; sets up receiving line if desired; and as required, observes the party in operation to ensure service provided is efficient, courteous and correct from both etiquette and contractual terms. Maintains the party reservation book and party contracts. Plans special membership affairs (i.e., New Years Eve Dance); plans menus; prepares requests for marketing of programs; arranges music and entertainment; accepts reservations; plans seating charts and table assignments; and as required, observes and supervises parties in progress. Primary purchase card holder for both NAF and APF Purchase Card program.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12955338
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/04/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan and organize social functions for large groups of people. Experience scheduling special events and arranging for catering services; responsibility overseeing the food preparation or facility layout for group social functions; organizing activities which require coordination of numerous tasks involving cooperation from several sources of services or personnel. Experience that provides knowledge of formal protocol for high-ranking dignitaries is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and/or complete food handlers training. Successful completion and adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
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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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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Required Documents
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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
MacDill NAF HR Office
Email 6svs.humanresources@us.af.mil Address MacDill Community Services Flight
6 FSS/FSCN
8011 Tampa Pointe Blvd 3rd Floor
MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5000
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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Agency contact information
MacDill NAF HR Office
Email 6svs.humanresources@us.af.mil Address MacDill Community Services Flight
6 FSS/FSCN
8011 Tampa Pointe Blvd 3rd Floor
MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5000
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air Mobility Command
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Home to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and various tenant units, MacDill AFB draws a personnel base of more than 16K to the Tampa Bay, Florida area with an economic impact of $3 billion. In addition, the 6th Force Support Squadron, part of "Air Force Services", offers employment in 25+ programs/facilities throughout the installation. Tampa, Florida is conveniently located close to beautiful gulf coast beaches, a short distance to major theme park attractions, and home to various major sports teams. If you love people, are a team player, love serving our military families and are ready to live "the Florida lifestyle" join our award-winning team!
Regular employees are eligible for sick and annual leave accrual, 401(K), retirement, and health and life insurance coverage. All Non appropriated Fund (NAF) employees are eligible to use the Fitness Center, Bowling Center, Golf Course, Club, Child Development Centers and other NAF facilities.
Intermittent (flexible) employees are not entitled to benefits. However, all Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) employees are eligible to use the Fitness Center, Bowling Center, Golf Course, Club, Child Development Centers and other NAF facilities.
Agency contact information
MacDill NAF HR Office
Email 6svs.humanresources@us.af.mil Address MacDill Community Services Flight
6 FSS/FSCN
8011 Tampa Pointe Blvd 3rd Floor
MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5000
US
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Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Food and Beverages Facilities for the 6th Force Support Squadron, MacDill AFB.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Must be courteous and exercises tact when dealing with customers. Works under the supervision of the Facility Manager. Performance is measured based on results achieved, i.e., success of total operations in terms of customer satisfaction at special events and soundness of operations.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/06/2026 to 08/04/2026
Salary $18.67 - $22.50 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
MacDill AFB, FL
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Part-time - 20 Hours Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-5IFSWF295286 Control number 868131600
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