Store Associate

United-States-Department-of-Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Defense store associates perform clerical, customer service, and store operations duties in DeCA commissary locations. They stock groceries, handle checkout, and work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications include one year of general experience or two years of education, with combination credit allowed. Physical work may involve lifting up to 40 pounds, overtime occasionally, and nonexempt status.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or related work.
• Two full years of education above high school or combination of experience and education.
• Ability to perform physical requirements and work in commissary environments.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, and stock grocery and produce items.
• Check-out customer purchases and assist customers as needed.
• Work independently or as part of a team in the assigned retail area.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Store operations

Communication

Electronic Checkout System

Education

Two years education above high school

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.

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 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.

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

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