This position is located at a Commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) system. The incumbent performs Computer Assisted Ordering tasks at a store under general supervision, and is responsible for all CAO system and item maintenance affecting the in-stock position for assigned area of responsibility.

Duties

Maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data to ensure optimal order quantities are calculated necessary to sustain customer demands. Use radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory. Record and update Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintain perpetual inventory and audit credits. Perform daily inventory audit of items not-in-stock and overwrite items. Evaluate stock levels of all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing the storage and display shelf locations, shippers and warehouse. Interface with all levels of management and deal directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• 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 may be required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be 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/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. 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, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information. Experience: One (1) 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: Using hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory. Ensuring optimal shelf space allocation for available stock. Ordering product. Maintaining perpetual inventory. OR Education: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. 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). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: (1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Automated Ordering SystemsCommunicationMinimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)Operational Practices Automated Ordering Systems Communication Operational Practices Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Commissary Retail Store Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. See Required Documents for more information.

Contacts

• Address Defense Commissary Agency East 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 22380 US
• Name: DeCA East Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-7835
• Email: [email protected]