Assistant Grocery Department Manager

Defense Commissary Agency • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

Assistant Grocery Department Managers plan, direct, and supervise work in a commissary grocery department. The department may include a small warehouse or repositioning area, a separate receiving area, and/or contract shelf stocking. The role requires tact and diplomacy when interacting with commissary patrons, vendors, and brokers.

Most work takes place in a well-lit store display area maintained at a comfortable temperature. Storage and receiving areas may be hot, cold, damp, or drafty, and moving products to or from chill or frozen storage rooms involves temperature changes. Minor injury risks include cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors. The employee may occasionally operate a manual or electric pallet jack and/or forklift and must be able to wear all protective clothing provided.

This position is at the GS-7 grade level. Qualification may be based on specialized experience, education, or a combination of the two. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date. Occasional overtime is listed. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit. PCS is authorized; recruitment and relocation incentives are not offered. The position may be obligated, meaning a former incumbent may return and the selectee's occupancy may then become permanent.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must pass a suitability or fitness determination, as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on an appropriate background investigation.
• Must meet the physical requirements: lift, push, pull, carry, and handle products weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance; stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods.
• Must sign a Mobility Agreement upon accepting a job offer.
• For GS-7, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5, one full year of qualifying graduate-level education or superior academic achievement, or a qualifying 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 developments in commercial retail food items, equipment, and practices.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date. Current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade must have 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS-5; applicable current federal employees must also meet the 90-day service requirement described in the announcement.
• Education used to qualify must equip the applicant with knowledge and ability to perform the work, as evidenced by on-the-job training, an internship, or a practicum in food retail management. Transcripts are required when relying on education.
• Must complete required online onboarding if selected.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising operations and store space allocation programs.
• Manage the Not-In-Stock (NIS) listing and work with appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies.
• Monitor commissary ordering, receiving, storage, stocking, pricing, handling, and selling of products.
• Inspect commissary store equipment and report maintenance needs to the appropriate section.
• Inspect shelf merchandise for deterioration, spoilage, or deficiency.
• Pull chill and frozen product pallets to be stocked and stage them during primary stocking hours.
• Supervise department employees, assign work, and balance workloads.
• Serve as a visitor control monitor during night operations.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• PCS is authorized, subject to the stated limitations on additional government-funded PCS for employees who PCS'd at government expense within the past 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed