Lead Store Associate

Created at: January 11, 2026 00:24

Company: Defense Commissary Agency

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060

Job Description:

Serves as a Lead Store Associate in a commissary store at the Fort Belvoir, VA Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is Lead three or more employees in carrying out the main work assignments needed to successfully operate a commissary store. Specific assignments vary by individual store and store management requirements. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
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, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify. Experience: One (1) year of demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures, and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management; and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices (specialized experience) equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying experience include: Supporting all aspects of the work performed in the various departments of a retail grocery store. Operating an electronic checkout system. Conducting on-the-job training in specific tasks and job techniques. OR Education: Four (4) full year of graduate level education with major study in business administration, public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), or other fields related to the position; or superior academic achievement. OR Combination of experience and education. To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your graduate level semester hours by the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study or 18 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) Frequently lift, push, pull, carry and handle commissary products weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. (B) Work includes long periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and climbing. 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). Communication Grocery Operations Leadership Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience) Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Reemployed Annuitants 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 bums, and slipping on wet floors. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No
Distributes and balances workload among employees, assuring timely accomplishment of assigned workload. Monitors the status of work and makes adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Provides on-the-job training in specific tasks and job techniques. Recommends changes in work methods to improve timeliness and quality of work. Provides input to supervisor on employee performance, conduct and training needs. Performs work in various areas of the commissary. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.


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