Bar Assistant NA-01
U.S. Military Academy · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This is a bar assistant job at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in Eisenhower Hall. The work is intermittent, the work is weather essential, and there are few vacancies.
It may close early. Applications received by the initial cut-off date of Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST may be referred to the selecting official before the closing date, and more referrals may follow every two weeks.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Citizens and non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least three continuous years right before federal service starts, and non-citizens living within 50 miles of West Point, NY may also apply.
What you would do
- Set up bars with beverages and condiments before opening.
- Clean equipment, glasses, utensils, and the bar area continuously.
- Replenish supplies and dispose of waste materials.
- Unload and stack supplies for storage.
- Prepare simple garnishes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Do you qualify for NA-1?
With experience: No work experience is required.
With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, two pages or less, showing relevant experience, skills, and abilities (required)
- Cover letter (optional)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim a veterans preference (optional)
- Marriage certificate, if you claim a spouse preference (optional)
- PCS orders, if you claim a military spouse preference (optional)
- Separation notice (RIF) or SF-50, if you claim a related eligibility (optional)
How you will be rated: Your answers to the application questionnaire are checked automatically for basic qualifications, then HR reviews your resume and experience. If you are tentatively qualified, HR checks that your questionnaire answers match your resume, and overstated experience may affect your consideration. Incomplete applications, including unanswered questionnaire items, may be rated ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and show clear experience that matches the duties and the 40-pound lifting requirement.
- Apply by February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST if you want the best chance of early review.
- Answer every questionnaire question, since incomplete applications may be rated ineligible.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Intermittent work on varying or rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Direct deposit and Social Security card required
- Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
- One-year probationary period may be required
- E-Verify employment check
- Must accept varying or rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Medical examination required
- Regularly lifts and carries items up to 40 pounds
- Eligible for tips based on event type and performance
- Must be at least 18 years old if serving alcoholic beverages
- Suitability and fitness background check
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NA-1 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
- Location
- West Point, New York
- Appointment
- Intermittent
- Work schedule
- Intermittent
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Bartending (7405)
- Announcement
- O3NAFBR-26-12868751
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