Store Associate

Summary 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.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.Clarification from the agency This is a direct hire authority announcement.All qualified applicants are considered and Veterans' preference does not apply.Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.Duties Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.Requirements Conditions of employment Be a U.S.citizen or national.Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S.but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S.citizenship.If selected, proof of citizenship is required.Meet the minimum age requirement.See Additional Information.Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation.New federal employees will be fingerprinted.Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.May be subject to a probationary/trial period.Direct deposit of pay is required.Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.Qualifications 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 30 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).Minimum Qualifications GS-04 Overtime:Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status:Covered Obligated Position:No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered:No.DoD criteria not met.Work environment:May work in hot or cold weather and/or in damp or drafty