Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency; Miramar (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking Store Associates to work in various retail areas of a commissary store. Responsibilities include stocking grocery items, preparing displays, and assisting customers at checkout. You may work independently or with a team depending on store needs.

The role requires meeting OPM qualifications for series 1101, with experience or education qualifications as noted. Physical requirements and work environment are described, including occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or related work.
• Two full years of education beyond high school at an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, stock grocery and produce items.
• Assist customers at checkout and in-store service.
• Work independently or as part of a team per store needs.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Electronic checkout system

Store operations

Education

Two years of higher education

Tools

Electronic Checkout System

Job description

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.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. 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.

Clerical and Administrative Communication Customer Service Electronic Checkout System Minimum Qualifications GS-04 Safety and Housekeeping Store Operations

• 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. The incumbent may be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms or in the warehouse; or due to the opening and closing of doors. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and slipping on wet floors. The incumbent may also be exposed to the elements when outside the building when completing customer transactions or retrieving carts.

Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No