Teller

United-States-Department-of-Defense; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking a Teller in the Commissary Store to control funds and deposit daily receipts as part of store operations. The role requires meeting OPM Series 0530 qualifications by the closing date, with the resume showing relevant experience or education.

Responsibilities include counting and verifying change funds, issuing cash drawers, securing deposits, and processing various forms of payment.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or related work showing ability to acquire job knowledge.
• OPM Series 0530 qualifications required by the closing date.
• Experience or education combination may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Count and verify change funds and set up cash drawers for Sales Store Checkers.
• Issue cash drawers to cashiers and ensure activation codes are correct.
• Bag and seal cash and checks for security deposit pickup.
• Ensure deposit tickets are correctly completed and deposits matched to accounts.
• Receive funds in cash, coins, checks, coupons, food stamps, and credit slips.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash counting

Cash drawer management

Attention to detail

Education

Two years of education beyond high school

Job description

Teller position in the commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) control and account for all funds received and deposited daily as part of commissary store operations.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0530 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, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education 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).

• Counts and verifies change fund and sets up cash drawers for the Sales Store Checkers
• Issues cash drawers to cashiers assuring proper action codes have been input to activate the cash register and cashier's account.
• Bags and seals cash and checks for security pick-up and deposit.
• Insures deposit tickets are properly completed and deposits are verified against the account.
• Receives funds in the form of paper currency, coins, checks, redeemable coupons, food stamps and credit slips.

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.

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 must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) basic requirement and qualifications for series 0530 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.

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.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

• Cash Processing
• Communication
• Computer Operations
• Minimum Qualifications GS-04

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: Is in an office environment involving everyday risks or discomforts

Telework eligible: No

Remote work eligible: No