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Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

Store Associates handle grocery and produce, stock shelves, and check out customers at commissary stores run by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). This is a part-time, GS-4 permanent job with many vacancies at Peterson AFB CO, Minot AFB ND, Dugway UT, Hill AFB UT, and Warren AFB WY. It is an open continuous announcement with a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Many vacancies

It may close early. This open continuous announcement has an initial cut-off date 14 days after the open date. Applications received after that date are only considered if more vacancies are added later.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition and military spouse eligibility groups are also listed.

What you would do

  • Assist customers with questions about prices and locations, and handle bulky items.
  • Operate an electronic checkout system to record purchases and make change.
  • Handle, prepare, and stock grocery and produce items.
  • Review stock levels and gather inventory data for the ordering system.
  • Prepare documents to order items, reconcile invoices, and submit requisitions.
  • Maintain security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

Do you qualify for GS-4?

With experience: One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that shows you can learn the skills needed for this job. This is called general experience.

With education: Two full years of completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university. You can also combine experience and education to qualify. Transcripts are required if you use education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages showing hours worked per week, dates, and duties
  • Unofficial transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • Copy of your most recent SF-50 if you are a current DeCA employee
  • Written proof from the armed forces if you are on active duty and separating within 120 days
  • Answers to the online assessment questionnaire

How you will be rated: You answer an online questionnaire that rates your experience in clerical and administrative work, communications, customer service, electronic checkout, safety and housekeeping, and store operations. Applications that are incomplete, use encrypted files, or overstate qualifications can be rated ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show the hours you worked per week for each job, or it may be judged incomplete.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • If you use education to qualify, upload transcripts with your application, since they are required.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, with hours that vary by location. Irregular schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime is occasional.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national; proof required if selected
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service
  • E-Verify identity and employment eligibility check
  • Favorable suitability or fitness outcome after background investigation
  • Must be able to obtain and keep clearance eligibility
  • May be subject to a probationary or trial period
  • Direct deposit of pay is required
  • Stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for long periods
  • Lift up to 40 pounds alone and heavier items with help

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GS-4 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Hill AFB, Utah
  • Dugway, Utah
  • Minot AFB, North Dakota
  • Warren AFB, Wyoming
  • Peterson AFB, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
MANY
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Business And Industry (1101)
Announcement
DECA-26-12933721-OC-DH

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