Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency

Fort Leavenworth (KS)

On-site

USD 51,062,000 - 64,987,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency is seeking Store Associates to help customers, manage shelves, and operate checkout systems in a commissary store. Duties include assisting customers, handling stock, and using the CAO system for inventory data.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, accurate documentation, and adherence to policy. The position is open under an active federal hiring path with a posted pay range and closing date for applications.

Qualifications

Transcripts required when using education to meet qualifications.
Foreign education may be qualifying if evaluated.
Official transcripts required before a firm offer.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with questions about item price/location and bulky items.
Operate an electronic checkout system to record prices and process payments.
Stock, maintain and review inventory and CAO data to ensure accurate levels.
Prepare and process documents to order items and reconcile invoices.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Defense Commissary Agency

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. This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 11/16/2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

Key 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 job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements & Education

USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY.You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.

accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.

A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.82 – $22.68/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.