Supervisory Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency • MacDill AFB, FL

11d

About The Position

The Supervisory Store Associate serves as the first-line supervisor and manager of the Front-End Department. The role plans, schedules, coordinates, and controls front-end activities and personnel, and controls funds received and deposited daily as part of front-end operations. Specific assignments vary by store and management requirements.

The position supervises Store Associates and directs work across multiple commissary areas, including front-end operations, non-perishable stock control, meat displays, produce, accounts maintenance, supplies, and computer operations. The job requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. Education may not be used to qualify.

The role involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and handling of products weighing up to 40 pounds, as well as prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and similar activities. Occasional overtime may be required. This is a federal position with no telework or remote-work eligibility.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet the minimum age requirement, generally 18 years.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Be able to meet identity and employment eligibility verification requirements, if applicable.
• Be able to meet any required suitability or fitness determination; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequently handling products weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level, such as planning, directing, or assigning employees’ work; knowledge of multiple grocery-store departments to evaluate work, instruct, and train employees; or performing daily retail grocery-store functions.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current or former federal employee, including 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS-5 for GS-7 consideration.
• Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since selection for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register or under direct-hire authority, as applicable.
• Provide a resume that documents qualifications and includes work schedule information (part-time hours, full-time, or 40 hours per week).
• Meet the selected appointment eligibility criteria and submit the supporting documents required for that eligibility.
• Complete required direct deposit and online onboarding processes if selected.
• Comply with federal drug-free workplace requirements.
• Applicants using qualifying experience may receive credit for relevant paid or unpaid experience, including qualifying volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first-line supervisor for Store Associates.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and control front-end activities and personnel.
• Control funds received and deposited daily through front-end department operations.
• Direct front-end operations, including patron identification, customer inquiries, checkout, and cash control.
• Direct non-perishable stock control, including transporting items and stocking shelves.
• Direct meat display and case stocking.
• Direct produce inspection, display, and rotation.
• Direct accounts maintenance, supply, and computer operations.
• Evaluate work, provide instruction, and conduct on-the-job training for workers, as applicable to the qualifying experience.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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