Business Manager (Trainee) NF-03

Business Manager (Trainee) NF-03

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): West Point, New York

Salary Range: $44520 - $57100 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located at the West Point Bowling Center. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Major Duties:

• This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level as described in PD # AK031 Business Manager, NF- 04 position.
• Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the target level duties. The employee works under closer than normal supervision wherein work is closely reviewed and detailed guidance provided.
• Completes a prescribed agenda of formal/informal classroom and on-the-job training and self-development as set forth in the individual Training Development Plan.
• Manages a large business activity. Formulates instructions and directives necessary to operate a fluid, profit generating business activity with a fluctuating customer base. Represents the activity.
• Evaluates the success of programs in terms of profitability, customer satisfaction and mission accomplishment Reviews financial reports, estimates projected costs, develops activity financial plan.

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: NF-03 (Trainee): 1. Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and techniques of the type of business to be managed (Hospitality/Bowling Center). This knowledge must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position. NF-04: 1. Work experience managing or directing the activities of the type of business (Hospitality/Bowling Center). This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position. In addition to the above qualifications for the NF-03, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience in the hospitality industry (Food & Beverage, Events, Recreation, Bowling, etc) OR Possess and Associates Degree or higher in Hospitality or related field. The experience/education/certification must be reflected on your resume and your degree/transcript/certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFBR-26-12947544. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/12/2026 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 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 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/12947544. 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. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12