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Position Title
Assistant Grocery Department Manager
Agency
Defense Commissary Agency
Announcement Number
DECA-25-12605899-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 8, 2024 to Sunday, November 24, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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Announcement Screen-outs
1. Are you able to frequently lift, push, pull, carry, or handle products weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance, and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance? (limit characters)
2. Are you able to perform duties involving prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking? (limit characters)
3. Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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Assessment 1
1. Select the one that best describes how you meet the required qualifications for this position. Credible specialized experience for this position includes managing a commissary store, supermarket, or similar type of commercial retail food store; managing a department in a retail food store; planning, standardizing, or controlling operations in an assigned group of commercial retail food stores; developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards for use in a retail food store; providing technical advice on merchandising and operational matters pertaining to grocery, meats, and produce, as well as front end operations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Within the last 12 months have you had a permanent change of station (PCS) move at government expense? (limit characters)
In this part, you respond to statements about your experience related to the requirements of the job. For each statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience. We will review your resume and other provided documentation to determine if it supports the responses you select. (limit characters)
3. Inspect store items to ensure they are displayed and in stock in sufficient quantities.
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4. Compile lists of all not-in-stock items to initiate research cause/solution.
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5. Conduct spot checks of vendor receiving documents, noting discrepancies.
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6. Ensure contractors (shelf stocking, custodial, meat processing room cleanup) carry out assigned responsibilities.
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7. Review orders to ensure the correct quantities are on hand to meet customer demand.
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8. Review reports on contractor performance and initiate necessary actions.
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9. Maintain and update perpetual inventory balances on hand (BOH) by line items on the shelves and back up product.
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10. Ensure vendor stocked products are sorted, segregated and made accessible within appropriate storage locations.
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11. Monitor visitor control log.
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12. Complete formal performance appraisals.
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13. Counsel employees regarding performance and conduct issues.
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14. Establish and/or revise work methods and performance standards for subordinate employees.
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15. Identify training needs and plan on the job training for subordinates.
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16. Lead and motivate employees.
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17. Respond to customer and/or employee inquires.
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18. Resolve vendor stocking issues such as missed stocked product or no shows.
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