Store Associate

Summary

Store Associates work independently or as part of a team in assigned retail areas of a commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system. Duties include handling, preparing, and stocking grocery and produce items, and checking out customer purchases.

Open & continuous announcement with an initial cut‑off date of 11/16/2025
. Final Final date to receive applications:
01/18/2026
.

$17.64 to $23.39 per hour. NTE 48‑64 hours biweekly.

• GS 4

• Redstone Arsenal, AL
• Arnold AFB, TN

No telework or remote work is eligible.

Occasional travel may be required.

Permanent

Part‑time – Schedule varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Competitive
• Promotion potential:
  None
• Job family (Series): 1101 General Business And Industry

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Nonexempt
• Overtime:
  Occasional
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Varies by location
• Telework eligible:
  No
• Remote work eligible:
  No

• Assisting customers by 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 for the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
• Preparing and maintaining documents for ordering commissary items, reconciling invoices, and submitting requisitions.
• Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

• U.S. citizen or national. Permanent Resident Card holders are not eligible for positions requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment subject to E‑Verify verification and a suitable background investigation.
• May be required to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility.
• Probationary/trial period possible.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Meet physical requirements outlined below.

Experience: One year of progressively responsible clerical or office work that demonstrates the ability to perform duties of this position.

Education: Two years of completed higher education above high school at an accredited institution. Transcripts required.

Combination: Calculate by dividing months of experience by 12 and semester hours by 60, add percentages. 100% or higher qualifies.

All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, may be considered.

This position is a Drug‑Free Federal Workplace. Illegal drug use is prohibited on and off duty.

• Positions will be filled under DoD Direct Hire Authority for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities.
• Minimum age generally 18 years, but under‑18ers may be considered in certain circumstances.
• Applicants with financial difficulties are not automatically excluded.
• Applicants must complete an online onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed within 180 days of retirement.

Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on part‑time or full‑time status. For more information, contact the agency or visit the federal benefits website.

Evaluation is based on how well your experience meets the listed qualifications. Initial cut‑off date is 11/16/2025; subsequent vacancies may trigger re‑evaluation.

Complete the application before 11/16/2025 11:59 PM (EST) to be considered for the initial cut‑off. All applications must be received by 01/18/2026 11:59 PM (EST). Submit resume, required documents, and complete the questionnaire at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questionnaire/.

DeCA DE East Servicing Team
Phone: 614‑692‑3911
Fax: 215‑516‑6113
Email: DECADEEASTInquiries
Address:
Defense Commissary Agency East, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

After submission, applicants will receive notices regarding qualification status, referral status, and, if applicable, interview and job offer communications. If a job offer is received, acceptance must be recorded by the response date.

References to policies:
Criminal history inquiries, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Financial suitability, New employee probationary period, Privacy Act, Reasonable accommodation policy, Selective Service, Signature and false statements, Social security number request.