Sales Clerk; PT

Overview

Announcement: 6604

Opening Date: 15 January 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Schedule:

Part-Time (20-29 hrs/wk)

Position:
Sales Clerk (3) Salary: $18.08/hour

Who May Apply:
All Sources

Location:

Centreville, VA - Exchange

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance. Sell merchandise, and provide outstanding customer service, which may require demonstration and/or explanation of technical features of items sold. Take periodic stock counts and may participate in taking inventories. Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat and presentable condition.

Advise supervisor/department head of customer requests.

• Receives cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and gift cards in payment for merchandise and gives change accurately in the operation of cash register.
• Maintains record of sales; at the end of shift balances till, turns in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slips and accounts for all monies and items sold.
• May perform price changes for various departments (markdowns or mark ups) and the setting of company promotions. Ensure displays, signage, and labels reflect price changes.
• Follow all policies regarding Loss Prevention; be aware and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.
• Follow all established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements. Will be required to work weekends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons and operate a cash register as shown by the ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature; as well as count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes as evidenced by high school coursework, a GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

• Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

• Residency Requirements:
  Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is the standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age, unless exempted.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities; notify the agency for accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Additional information on how you will be evaluated:
Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service. Volunteers can help develop skills and leadership experience that may translate to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess qualifications.

You MUST submit a resume or written format in English. Include: announcement number, title, pay band, full name, mailing address, citizenship, highest Federal grade or NAF pay band, job series and title, dates held, proof of veterans’ preference (DD 214), education, and relevant work experience with start/end dates, supervisor’s name and contact information. Include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if applicable.

Applications filed in franked Government envelopes will not be considered. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration.

Outside Candidates
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

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