Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency seeks Store Associates to work in retail areas of a commissary store, handling, preparing, stocking groceries and produce, and checking out customers. Positions may be solo or team-based to support store operations.

Applicants must meet OPM qualifications for series 1101 and provide documentation; education or experience may be used to qualify, including volunteering credit. Physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire necessary duties.
• Two full years of education above high school at an accredited institution.
• Combination of experience and education eligible if calculated per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, and stock grocery and produce items.
• Check-out customer purchases using the electronic checkout system.
• Work independently or as part of a team in assigned retail areas.
• Duties vary by store and management requirements.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Electronic checkout system

Education

Two years 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.

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.

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).

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