Commissary Contractor Monitor

Defense Commissary Agency•Fort Wainwright, AK

About The Position

The Commissary Contractor Monitor conducts quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance of specified commissary services, which may include stocking, order-writing, custodial, receiving, holding, or other contracted services. Specific assignments vary by store and store management requirements. The monitor ensures contractor services comply with Defense Commissary Agency directives and represents the commissary manager during nighttime hours to help ensure government property is secure. This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Education may not be used to qualify. The work includes long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching. The schedule is irregular and includes nights, weekends, and holidays; occasional overtime may be required. The position is not telework- or remote-work-eligible.

Requirements

  • Be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • Meet the minimum age requirement, generally 18 years.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications for series 1101 and the additional requirements by the announcement closing date.
  • Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Examples include conducting quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance of commissary or retail grocery contracted services; applying retail grocery administration policies and procedures related to established contracts; or monitoring vendors or contractors in a retail setting to ensure proper inventory.
  • For GS-6, have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-5 when the time-in-grade requirement applies.
  • Current federal civilian employees must meet the stated 90-day service requirement following selection for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register or under direct hire authority, when applicable.
  • Meet the physical requirements, including long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
  • Meet any required suitability or fitness determination and complete fingerprinting if a new federal employee.
  • Provide transcripts if applicable; education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
  • Meet any applicable time-in-grade requirements and provide supporting documentation.
  • Complete required onboarding and provide proof of citizenship if requested.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quality assurance inspections and contractor surveillance.
  • Provide comments and recommendations for additions, deletions, or changes to contractor services to ensure compliance with DeCA directives.
  • Approve or reject the contractor's work schedule and check work for quality and timeliness.
  • Maintain the store's space allocations program, including designating proper item shelf locations for the contractor when shelf tags are missing or not identifiable.
  • Advise commissary or contracted order writers.
  • Act as the commissary manager's representative during nighttime hours to ensure government property is secure.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
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