Job summary

Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse, etc.) performing a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items. This position also operates a Fork Lift.

Major duties

Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying and maintaining the stock of resale items. Involves regular and recurring operation of a forklift and may at store management's discretion, include order writing tasks. Determines the amount of shelf space to be used for various items within a department and estimates the space requirements for new items or increased quantities. Receives supplies, equipment, and perishable, semi-perishable, and non-perishable resale items in the receiving area of the commissary. Verifies shipments by checking the shipping documents, making proper notations on the documents, and identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, overages, or shortages. Operates a computer system that marks prices, calculates prices, and determines weights of merchandise. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Qualification

You must meet qualifications and stated requirements by the announcement closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of related/qualifying experience: Stock turnover, shelf space allocation and customer preferences. Knowledge of brand names and sizes of grocery items or of the kinds and varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure the proper care and handling of certain items. Knowledge of location of items to assist customers, work practices to prepare, arrange or stack items together while maintaining safety for patrons and other employees. Prepare, arrange, or stack items together for safety and neatness; rotating old stock. Operate a forklift. 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 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 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). 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: Exposure to extreme temperatures or conditions. Danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scraps, or bruises or hot sealer burns. While operating a forklift, may receive cuts, bruises and broken bones from shifting loads, toppling stacks, overturning forklifts, falling objects or accidents with other moving equipment. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Evaluations

HR reviews your documents to determine if you are qualified and meet requirements and competencies. Your questionnaire score is a preliminary measure of how well your background matches the competencies. If you submit multiple resumes, the last one received is used for this evaluation and sent to the hiring manager if you are referred for selection consideration. HR refers qualified applicants to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Selections are subject to restrictions of the DoD referral system for displaced employees. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.