Commissary Support Clerk

Defense Commissary Agency•Little Creek Amphibious Base, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissary Support Clerk works in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) store and serves as a liaison between the store and the Headquarters Accounts Control Section. The role performs store-level clerical work related to accounts and price maintenance and may also include supply clerical duties. The position is classified as GS-04 and is nonexempt. It is covered by a bargaining unit. The work is primarily in an office with normal heating and cooling; the incumbent may also walk through commissary areas to obtain or share information and conduct inventories and stocking duties. Telework and remote work are not available. The role requires general clerical, office, or other work experience, qualifying postsecondary education, or a combination of experience and education. Candidates must satisfy federal employment conditions, including citizenship, identity and employment eligibility verification, a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility. A probationary or trial period may apply, and direct deposit is required. The position includes physical activities such as standing, bending, and handling items up to 25 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance. Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

Meet the OPM qualifications for series 0303 by the announcement closing date.
Qualify through one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position; or two full years of qualifying education above high school; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
Provide transcripts or other education documentation when relying on education to qualify.
Be a U.S. citizen or national and provide proof of citizenship if selected.
Meet the applicable minimum age requirement; the announcement states this is generally 18 years old.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Successfully complete identity and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.
Receive a favorable suitability or fitness outcome following a background investigation; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
Meet the physical requirements: stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods; lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 25 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.
Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours following the announcement close, if directed.
Meet the Accounting, Commissary Store Operations, and Communication competencies.
Use direct deposit for pay.
Complete the online onboarding process if selected.

Responsibilities

Perform basic account maintenance to ensure files, logs, and reports are complete.
Maintain adequate stocks of administrative, operating, and supply items.
Use computer systems to enter or correct data and produce documents, reports, shelf labels, and signs.
Verify receipts against invoices.
Perform price look-up and file maintenance for price changes.
Prepare and print supplemental price listings and new shelf labels, and correct labels as needed.
Establish and maintain files.
Count money and verify fund balances and procedures.
Conduct inventories and stocking duties as needed.
Serve as a liaison between the commissary store and the Headquarters Accounts Control Section.