Produce Department Manager

Defense Commissary Agency • Fort Eustis, VA

10d

About The Position

Produce Department Managers order, receive, store, display, price, and account for fresh and perishable fruit and vegetable products purchased for resale. They manage produce merchandising and inventory, ensure products are handled and presented professionally, and direct department operations and personnel.

Most work takes place in the store display area, which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Aisles may be crowded with customers and grocery carts. Work in storage or receiving areas may involve hot or cold weather, damp or drafty conditions, and temperature changes when accessing chill or frozen storage rooms. Minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slips on wet floors are possible.

This is a GS-8 federal position in the Commissary Career Program. The position may be obligated, meaning the former incumbent may return; if they do not, occupancy may become permanent. Occasional overtime may be required. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives are not offered. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, subject to the stated limitations. Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on appointment type and work schedule.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and an appropriate background investigation; must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility.
• Must meet the position’s physical requirements and be able to wear all protective clothing provided.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Must sign a Mobility Agreement upon accepting a job offer from HR.
• Must meet qualifications and requirements by the announcement closing date and clearly document qualifying experience or education in the application materials.
• At GS-8, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-6; or one and one-half years of graduate-level education in a related field; or a combination of qualifying experience and education.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; retail food merchandising and store management principles, procedures, and techniques; and developments in commercial retail food items, equipment, and practices.
• Qualifying specialized experience may include managing a commissary, supermarket, similar retail food store, or retail food department; planning, standardizing, or controlling operations across retail food stores; developing, interpreting, or applying retail food store policies, procedures, or operating standards; or providing technical advice on merchandising and operations involving grocery, meat, produce, or front-end operations.
• Education used to qualify must equip the applicant with relevant knowledge and ability, demonstrated through on-the-job training, an internship, or a practicum in food retail management. Transcripts are required when relying on education.
• Must lift, push, pull, carry, and handle products weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance; must stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date. For GS-8, current or former federal employees must have 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS-6. Current federal civilian employees must also meet the stated 90-day service requirement following selection for a qualifying non-temporary appointment.
• Must complete the online onboarding process if selected.

Responsibilities

• Forecast product demand.
• Order, receive, store, process, price, display, and inventory produce.
• Ensure resale items are cleaned, trimmed, sorted, packaged, rotated, culled, and displayed professionally and attractively.
• Design and direct, or personally participate in, promotional and seasonal displays and resets.
• Group and arrange fruits and vegetables according to type, availability, quantity, and shelf life.
• Inspect department processing areas, display cases, and storage rooms; keep them neat, orderly, sanitary, and compliant with current sanitation and safety regulations.
• Inspect equipment and initiate required maintenance.
• Ensure personnel follow proper safety practices when using power trimmers, knives, cutting tools, and related equipment.
• Direct department activities and provide administrative and technical supervision to Store Workers and other personnel performing Produce Department operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, subject to stated limitations.
• Eligible employees may receive a Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) for qualifying additional taxes incurred due to taxable travel income.

What This Job Offers

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