This is a Commissary Management Specialist Intern two-year developmental program. Trainees that successfully complete the two year program are placed in manager positions (e.g., store manager, grocery manager, or assistant grocery manager) in commissaries world-wide, armed with working knowledge for their career succession and advancement within DeCA. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Duties

This is an intern position. The intern program is intended to develop employees for placement into the management levels of the Defense Commissary system. The purpose of this position is to provide for the development of the incumbent through a combination of planned training and a variety of rotational work assignments in all departments of the commissary as outlined in the DeCA Career Intern Program guidance. The incumbent will be in a developmental capacity performing a variety of tasks in the grocery, meat, and produce departments. At the GS-05 grade level, the major duties are: Participate in maintaining adequate quantities, quality and wholesomeness, proper pricing and signage, and availability of commissary product. Participate in maintaining security, verifying accuracy of receiving documents, designating storage locations and space allocations, and ensuring proper storage and stocking procedures are followed. Participate in conducting inventories, verifying inventory quantities, and maintaining records of orders, receipts, sales, and other operational data. Participate in cash control functions to include, but not limited to, buying and selling change,processing refunds, validating daily cash receipts, clearing registers, and preparing bank deposits. Become familiar with and utilizes a variety of DeCA information business systems to understand store operations and to perform tasks which affect operations. Participate in validating and processing documents and reports related to orders, receipts, sales, vendor credits, and price changes. Work conditions: Most of the work is performed in the store display area which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp and drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing or obtaining items from chill or frozen storage rooms. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on an appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• May be subject to one year supervisory probationary period.
• Must meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section.
• Must sign a Mobility Agreement upon accepting a job offer from HR.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must successfully complete the two-year program to be placed in manager positions (e.g., store manager, grocery manager, or assistant grocery manager).

Qualifications

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you meet the qualifications (i.e., specialized experience and/or education requirements) for the below grade level. Qualifications (a) Three years of general experience with one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, (KSAs), to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. General Experience that provided an understanding of the basic principles of any of the following: merchandising, market research, sales promotion/advertising, or the accounting, administration, and/or distribution of goods and services. Such experience may have been gained in store worker, sales, clerical, or related work that demonstrated a familiarity with food retail operations and the ability to perform the duties of the position to be filled. (b) Four (4) years of education from a college or university, leading to a bachelors degree, and accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/) and in an appropriate field of study in business administration, public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), or other fields related to this position (c) A combination of experience and education equaling 100% of the qualifications. Additional information is available in the Group Coverage Qualifications Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url+GS-ADMIN, and the individual occupation requirements for the Commissary Management series, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/commissary-management-series-1144/. Physical requirements: (1) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance. (2) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. You must also meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the announcement close date. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. Overtime: Occasional Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Obligated Position: If obligated, you occupying the position is subject to the former incumbent returning. If the former incumbent does not return to the position, your occupancy may become permanent. Tentative job offers identify if the position you are offered is obligated. Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: None

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.

To be creditable, education must be in a major field such as business administration, public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), or other fields related to the position. The education must have equipped you with the knowledge and ability to perform the work of the position. This would be evidenced by on-the-job training in food retail management or in internship or practicum in food retail management.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course by course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DECA 1144 Team
• Phone: 614-692-9215
• Email: [email protected]