Sales Clerk PT 6241

Coast Guard Exchange; New London (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Sales Clerk, where you will provide exceptional customer service and assist patrons in selecting merchandise. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to engage with customers and enhance their shopping experience. You will be responsible for operating the cash register, handling transactions, and maintaining an organized sales floor. With a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave and medical insurance, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for retail and a commitment to service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to read and explain product literature.
• Must be able to count, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist with merchandise selection.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions accurately.
• Maintain stock and ensure merchandise is presentable.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Merchandising

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 01/30/2025

Announcement #: 6241

Opening Date: 28 April 2025 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Part-Time (20-29 hrs/wk)

Position: Sales Clerk Salary: $16.40/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: New London, CT

Academy Main Exchange

DUTIES :

Welcomecustomers,maintainproductknowledgeandhelpwiththeselection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance.Sell merchandise, and provide outstanding customer service, which may require demonstration and/or explanationoftechnicalfeaturesofitemssold.Takeperiodicstockcountsandmayparticipateintaking inventories.Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat and presentable condition. Advise supervisor/department head of customer requests.

Receives cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and gift cards in payment for merchandise and gives changeaccuratelyintheoperationofcashregister.Maintainsrecordofsales,attheendofshiftbalances till, turns in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slip and accounts for all monies and items sold

Mayperformpricechanges forvariousdepartments,eithermarkdownsormarkups,andthesettingof company promotions.Primary duty is ensuring that these are properly displayed to the customer accomplished by proper display and signage as well as chancing of item labels if necessary.

FollowallpoliciesregardingLossPrevention.BeawareandproactiveregardingshrinkandtheAlert Line.

Followallestablishedsafetystandardsandemergencypreparednessrequirements.

Will be required to work weekends.

Performotherrelateddutiesas assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated .

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Minimum :

Potentialtostockmerchandise,assistpatronsandoperateacashregisterwhichisshownbythe ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature; as well as count, subtract, multiply, anddivideforstockingand inventorypurposes asevidencedbyhighschoolcoursework,aGED or high school diploma.

Abilitytoroutinely lift10poundsandoccasionally lift25poundsandstandforlongperiodsof time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

Previousretailmerchandisingorcashierexperience.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION :

• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You MUSTsubmit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

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Sales Clerk PT 6241

New London, CT, US

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position inwhich the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to thisinformation unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120,expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.