Store Associate

Final date to receive applications

Close date: 2/22/2026.

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. Specific assignments vary by individual store and store management requirements.

Applicants must meet OPM qualifications for series 1101 by the announcement closing date. Resume (and transcript if needed) must demonstrate the qualifications below. Experience, education, or a combination can be used to qualify.

Experience: One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed 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. Transcripts are required when relying on education.

Combination of experience and education: Divide total months of experience by 12, then divide semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100% you meet the minimum qualifications.

All relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid, volunteer work through National Service program, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social organizations) is credited.

• Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.

You will attest your ability to perform these requirements in the Questionnaire.

• Clerical & Administrative
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Electronic Checkout System
• Safety & Housekeeping
• Store Operations

Overtime: Occasional

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit Status: Varies by location

Obligated Position: If obligated, occupant may be subject to former incumbent returning; if not, occupancy may become permanent. Tentative job offers identify whether the position is obligated.

Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No.

Work Environment: May work in hot or cold weather, damp or drafty conditions, exposed to temperature differences in refrigerated rooms or warehouse. Minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, may slip on wet floors.

Telework eligible: No

Remote work eligible: No