Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency is seeking Store Associates to work in a commissary store, performing duties from stocking to cashiering in assigned retail areas. You may work independently or as part of a team, following store management requirements and procedures.

Required qualifications include meeting OPM series 1101 standards, one year of general experience, and two full years of post-secondary education. Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other movements as

Qualifications

• One year of progressive clerical/office experience or equivalent.
• Two full years of education beyond high school in relevant fields.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and perform duties in a commissary.
• Education transcripts may be required to verify qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, and stock grocery and produce items.
• Assist customers and operate checkout systems.
• Work independently or as part of a team in assigned retail areas.
• Adhere to store operations and safety guidelines.

Skills

Clerical and Administrative

Customer Service

Electronic Checkout System

Safety and Housekeeping

Store Operations

Education

Two years of post-secondary education

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. 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. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information.

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). More information.

Education: Two (2) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university.

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).

Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: 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.

Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: 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.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No. Telework eligible: No. Remote work eligible: No.