Store Worker, Retail

Summary

Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse, etc.) performing a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items.

Overview

Open: 10/24/2025 – 01/25/2026
Salary: $19.79 to $23.34 per hour, NTE 48‑64 hours biweekly.

Duties

• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out‑of‑date merchandise.
• Receiving supplies, equipment and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

Conditions of Employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E‑Verify.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

• You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date.
• Examples of related/qualifying experience:
  • Ensuring the proper care and handling of resale grocery items.
  • Locating items for customers.
  • Rotating stock, stacking containers, and participating in inventories.
  • Operating a computer system to calculate prices and label merchandise.
  • Arranging stock on shelves and in displays.
• You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations.
• Physical requirements:
  
  continuously walk, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach; lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.
• The job has one critical element (screen‑out element) and additional job elements:
  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
  • Dexterity and safety.
  • Work practices.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
  • Knowledge of materials.
  • Technical practice.

Rights and Responsibilities

• Work environment may involve temperature changes, outdoor or refrigerated conditions, exposure to hot or cold weather, damp conditions, or drafty conditions. Minor cuts, scrapes, bruises or heat sealer burns are possible.
• Telework eligible:
  No.
• Remote work eligible:
  No.
• Obligated position:
  No.
• Salary is nonexempt under FLSA.

EEO Information

• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
• This is a direct hire authority announcement. All qualified applicants are considered and Veterans’ preference does not apply.
• Applicants must comply with the Executive Order 12564 requiring a drug‑free workplace.

Benefits

• Career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent.

Application Process

• Complete application package due 11:59 PM ET on 01/25/2026.
• To apply, log into USAJOBS, select your resume, required documents and submit online.
• Check application status on USAJOBS after submission.
• Current and former federal employees must provide an SF‑50; other applicants may need relevant documents (transcripts, certificates, etc.) as outlined in the announcement.

Contact Information

• Telephone: 614‑692‑3911
• Fax: 215‑516‑6113
• Email: DECADEEASTInquiries
• Address:
  Defense Commissary Agency East, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US