Assistant Commissary Officer

Defense Commissary Agency • Newport, RI

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About The Position

The Assistant Commissary Officer fully participates in managing all store activities, sharing in the overall management, direction, and control of the commissary. The role provides advice and guidance to other store division managers and assists managers in developing major programs and departmental goals and objectives. Through subordinate supervisors, the position is directly responsible for the Front End, Customer Service, and Store Operations Departments. The Assistant Commissary Officer also handles store administration, personnel functions, budget and expense monitoring, sanitation, safety, security, customer service, and representation of the commissary at commander's meetings.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements and obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on an appropriate background investigation.
• Sign a Mobility Agreement upon accepting a job offer from HR.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• At GS-11, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9, qualifying graduate education, or an acceptable combination of experience and education.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; retail food merchandising and store management principles and practices; and commercial retail food items, equipment, and practices.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date; GS-11 applicants must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-9.
• Submit transcripts when relying on education to qualify or when education is required.

Responsibilities

• Share in the overall management, direction, and control of the commissary and perform store administration functions.
• Analyze management reports to assess operational efficiency and recommend or implement changes.
• Develop budget estimates and monitor program obligations and expense targets.
• Coordinate store sanitation and establish controls to prevent pilferage; ensure sanitation, safety, and security precautions are observed.
• Manage commissary personnel functions, including staffing, recruitment, and development of performance standards.
• Promote DeCA goals and objectives for the EEO and Affirmative Action Program.
• Represent the commissary at commander's meetings, including the Commissary Advisory Council and Base Civil Engineering meetings.
• Monitor surveys, customer service training, and customer suggestions and ideas.
• Provide advice and guidance to other store division managers and assist in developing major programs and departmental goals and objectives.
• Directly oversee the Front End, Customer Service, and Store Operations Departments through subordinate supervisors.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• PCS is authorized; eligibility and reimbursement limitations may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree