Store Associate

Summary

Store Associates work independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system, performing a variety of duties including handling, preparing, and stocking grocery and produce items, and checking‑out customer purchases.

Open & closing dates: 10/17/2025 to 01/18/2026

Salary range: $19.56 to $25.43 per hour, no‑till‑end (NTE), 48–64 hours biweekly.

Appointment type:
Permanent (part‑time schedule varies by location).

Locations (many vacancies):
Hanscom AFB, MA;
Portsmouth, NH;
Newport, RI.

US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.; federal employees with job, agency or department eliminated; military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died on active duty; and other federal employees as specified by the agency.

• Assisting customers and answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.
• Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total purchase, and make change.
• Handling, preparing, and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.
• Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
• Preparing and maintaining documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices, and submit requisitions.
• Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

For series 1101. You may qualify by:

• Experience
  :
  One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Education
  :
  Two full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university.
• Combination
  :
  Calculate by dividing total months of experience by 12, then dividing semester hours by 60; add percentages. A total of 100% qualifies.

Relevant experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer, or National Service program work. Provide transcripts if relying on education.

Stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods; lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 lbs independently (occasionally over 40 lbs with assistance). You will attest to your ability to perform these requirements in the questionnaire.

• U.S. citizenship or national; proof of citizenship required.
• Meet the minimum age requirement (typically 18 years). See Additional Information for details.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E‑Verify.
• Positive suitability or fitness outcome based on background investigation; new federal employees fingerprinted.
• Maintain clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Meet the physical requirements listed above.
• Remote or telework not eligible; position is not remote.
• Occasional travel required.

Applicants will be evaluated for the initial cut‑off date of 11/16/2025 for all vacancies. Applications received after this date will be considered only if additional vacancies become available. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. Eligibility depends on whether the position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

• Resume (max two pages; PDF;
  must not exceed 5MB).
• Official transcripts if education is used to qualify.
• SF 50 notification of personnel action for current or former federal employees.
• Questionnaire response.
• ICTAP eligibility documents (if applicable).
• Military spouse preference documentation (if applicable).
• Priority placement program documents (if applicable).
• Retired or future military separatee documents (if applicable).

DeCA DE East Servicing Team
Phone:
Fax:
Email: DECADEEASTInquiries
Address:
Defense Commissary Agency East, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

Important legal statement:
The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug‑Free Federal Workplace. Use of illegal drugs is prohibited, including marijuana, regardless of state legality.