Store Associate
Summary Store Associates work either independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system, performing a variety of duties including handling, preparing, and stocking grocery and produce items, and checking-out customer purchases.
Specific assignments vary by individual store and store management requirements.
Responsibilities Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.
Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.
Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.
Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.
Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.
Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.
Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below.
You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify.
Experience:
One (1) year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position (general experience).
OR Education:
Two (2) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college or university.
Transcripts are required if relying on education, in whole or in part, to qualify.
See Required Documents for more information.
OR Combination of experience and education:
To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages.
If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education.
You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Physical requirements:
(1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods.
(2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.
You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.
As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).
The competencies are:
Clerical & Administrative Communications Customer Service Electronic Checkout System Safety & Housekeeping Store Operations Overtime:
Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status:
Varies by location Obligated Position:
If obligated, you occupying the position is subject to the former incumbent returning.
If the former incumbent does not return to the position, your occupancy may become permanent.
Tentative job offers identify if the position you are offered is obligated.
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered:
No.
DoD criteria not met.
Work environment:
May work in hot or cold weather and/or in damp or drafty conditions, be exposed to differences in temperature in storing or obtaining items from refrigerated rooms or in the warehouse, and while working you may receive minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and may slip on wet floors.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered:
No Telework eligible:
No Remote work eligible:
No Education Transcripts.
Required when using education to meet all or some of the qualifications, or when education is required to meet qualifications.
Unofficial transcripts from colleges, universities, schools, or institutions education accredited by the U.
S.
Department of Education are acceptable for the application process if they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
When using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to qualify, you must show that a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs (credential evaluation service) has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
education program or that a U.
S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
In addition to your transcript, you must include a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing when you apply.
Documents must be in English or include an English translation.
The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees.
As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works.
The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.
Positions will be filled under the DoD Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB).
The salary range at the beginning of this announcement reflects the General Schedule (GS) Base Salary, which does not include locality pay.
Refer to Salary Tables to find the total salary (base
locality) for a specific location.
Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.
The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances.
If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date.
5 United States Code 3326.
The following may result in a rating of ineligible.
Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.
Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility.
A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.
g.
, 40, 30, 20, etc.
) is incomplete.
Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses.
Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
Recommended Skills Adobe Calculations Communication Customer Service Education Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Specific assignments vary by individual store and store management requirements.
Responsibilities Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.
Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.
Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.
Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.
Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.
Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.
Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below.
You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify.
Experience:
One (1) year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position (general experience).
OR Education:
Two (2) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college or university.
Transcripts are required if relying on education, in whole or in part, to qualify.
See Required Documents for more information.
OR Combination of experience and education:
To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages.
If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education.
You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Physical requirements:
(1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods.
(2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.
You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.
As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).
The competencies are:
Clerical & Administrative Communications Customer Service Electronic Checkout System Safety & Housekeeping Store Operations Overtime:
Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status:
Varies by location Obligated Position:
If obligated, you occupying the position is subject to the former incumbent returning.
If the former incumbent does not return to the position, your occupancy may become permanent.
Tentative job offers identify if the position you are offered is obligated.
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered:
No.
DoD criteria not met.
Work environment:
May work in hot or cold weather and/or in damp or drafty conditions, be exposed to differences in temperature in storing or obtaining items from refrigerated rooms or in the warehouse, and while working you may receive minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and may slip on wet floors.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered:
No Telework eligible:
No Remote work eligible:
No Education Transcripts.
Required when using education to meet all or some of the qualifications, or when education is required to meet qualifications.
Unofficial transcripts from colleges, universities, schools, or institutions education accredited by the U.
S.
Department of Education are acceptable for the application process if they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
When using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to qualify, you must show that a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs (credential evaluation service) has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
education program or that a U.
S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
In addition to your transcript, you must include a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing when you apply.
Documents must be in English or include an English translation.
The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
If selected, you must provide official transcripts before receiving a firm job offer.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees.
As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works.
The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.
Positions will be filled under the DoD Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB).
The salary range at the beginning of this announcement reflects the General Schedule (GS) Base Salary, which does not include locality pay.
Refer to Salary Tables to find the total salary (base
locality) for a specific location.
Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.
The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances.
If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date.
5 United States Code 3326.
The following may result in a rating of ineligible.
Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.
Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility.
A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.
g.
, 40, 30, 20, etc.
) is incomplete.
Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses.
Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
Recommended Skills Adobe Calculations Communication Customer Service Education Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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