Store Associate

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: 10/17/2025 – 01/18/2026.

Pay: $17.64 to $23.29 per hour, not Exceeding 48‑64 hours biweekly. Pay scale: GS‑4.

Locations:
Rock Island, IL;
Crane, IN;
Wright‑Patterson AFB, OH.

Appointment:
Permanent, part‑time schedule varies (days, nights, weekends, holidays).

Telework / Remote work:
No.

Travel required:

Occasional.

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No.

Bargaining unit status:
Varies by location.

Overtime:
Occasional.

FLSA:
Nonexempt.

Security clearance:
Not required.

Drug test:
No.

Position sensitivity:
Non‑sensitive, low risk.

Supervisory status:
No.

Service:
Competitive.

CSRS or FERS retired:
No.

Work environment:
May work in hot or cold weather, damp or drafty conditions; minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes or heat sealer burns possible.

• 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 customer purchase, and make change.
• 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.

• U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card can live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for this position; proof of citizenship required.
• Minimum age requirement. See Additional Information for details.
• Male applicants born after 12‑31‑1959 must register with or be exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment subject to E‑Verify and background investigation.
• Eligibility for clearance based on background check.
• May be subject to probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Meet physical requirements listed below.

(1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. (2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.

Experience
:
One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that demonstrates 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. Transcripts required if relying on education, in whole or part.

Combination of experience and education
:
Divide total months of experience by 12, divide semester hours by 60, add the two percentages. A total of 100% meets the minimum qualification.

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

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent status. Contact the hiring agency for details.

Applicants are evaluated for basic eligibility and for meeting the qualifications listed above. After the initial cut‑off date of 11/16/2025, subsequent applications will be considered only if additional vacancies arise. All candidates who meet the basic requirements are forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be drug‑free. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug‑Free Federal Workplace; illegal drug use will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from federal service.

• Positions filled under DoD Direct Hire Authority for DIB and MRTFB facilities.
• Applicants may be subject to the Federal workforce onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot…