Supervisory Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in New York is seeking a Supervisory Store Associate to serve as the first line supervisor for Store Associates. The role involves overseeing daily grocery operations and directing staff to ensure efficient store performance.

You must meet OPM qualifications for series 1101 and demonstrate at least one year of experience planning, directing or assigning work. Time-in-grade and specific department knowledge are emphasized for this federal role.

Qualifications

• One year of experience planning, directing or assigning work for employees.
• Knowledge of multiple departments within a grocery store to evaluate work, provide instruction and on the job training for workers.
• Carry out daily retail grocery store functions necessary to successfully execute store operation.
• Specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-6.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first line supervisor for Store Associates.
• Supervise daily tasks and assignments to ensure efficient store operations.
• Assess performance, provide instruction and on-the-job training as needed.

Skills

Clerical and Administrative

Supervision

Grocery Operations

Communication

Job description

Serves as a Supervisory Store Associate in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is perform as a first line supervisor for Store Associates. 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 must clearly show that you have one (1) year of experience planning, directing or assigning work for employees. Knowledge of multiple departments within a grocery store in order to evaluate work, provide instruction and conduct on the job training for workers. Carry out daily retail grocery store functions necessary to successfully execute store operation. Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least GS-6. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. 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 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Time-in-grade applies

Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. For GS-7: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-6. 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 Grocery Operations Minimum Qualifications GS-07 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution) Supervision

• 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. Incumbent may be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms or in warehouse. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and slipping on wet floors.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered:

No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No