Lead Store Associate

United-States-Department-of-Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Defense in San Diego seeks a Lead Store Associate to guide a team of three or more employees in key tasks to keep a commissary store running smoothly.

The role requires meeting GS-5 qualifications with related experience or education; duties include training, supervision, and ensuring compliance with store policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• GS-5 level qualifications or equivalent experience in retail or government service.
• One year of specialized experience in grocery store operations or related fields.
• Education or combination of experience and education accepted for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead three or more employees in key tasks to run a commissary store.
• Oversee daily store operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Mentor staff and ensure quality customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Electronic checkout system

On the job training

Education

Bachelor-level education or higher equivalent

Tools

POS/checkout systems

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more employees in carrying out the main work assignments needed to successfully operate a commissary store. The Lead Store Associate must possess in-depth knowledge of the various work practices, policies, procedures and operations carried out in a full-sized store.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

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 specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Supporting all aspects of the work performed in the various departments of a retail grocery store.
• Operating an electronic checkout system.
• Conducting on the job training in specific tasks and job techniques.

OR

Education

Four (4) 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) Work involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and handling of commissary products weighing up to fifty pounds without assistance; heavier products are moved with assistance from other workers or by using weight-handling equipment. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Assessment questions

• Communication
• Grocery Operations
• Leadership
• Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)

Other details

• Overtime: Occasional
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
• Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
• Obligated Position: No
• Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.
• Work environment: Performance of work in some areas of the commissary requires exposure to hot or cold weather, or damp and drafty conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to differences in temperatures in Storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms or in warehouse. There is a danger Of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and slipping on wet floors.
• Telework eligible: No
• Remote work eligible: No