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Position Title
Store Associate
Agency
Defense Commissary Agency
Announcement Number
DECA-25-12699865-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 21, 2025 to Wednesday, March 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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
(limit characters)
3. Eligible: I am a PPP DoD retained grade preference eligible. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area. I certify that I am within my 2-year period of grade retention and have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?

(limit characters)
4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?
(limit characters)
5. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_3145-4_Military_Spouse_PPP_SelfCertification_Checklist_v2.pdf  
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



(limit characters)
6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?
(limit characters)
Announcement Screen Outs
1. 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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2. Are you able and willing to lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing between 30 and 40 pounds without assistance? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Select the one that best describes your ability to perform the duties as described in the vacancy announcement. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Collects funds from vendors. (limit characters)
3. Establish and maintain files. (limit characters)
4. Input or receive data information using an automated computer system. (limit characters)
5. Maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with accurate data to ensure order quantities are calculated. (limit characters)
6. Process accounting documents, such as charge account requests or dishonored checks. (limit characters)
7. Receive and store supplies. (limit characters)
8. Reconcile data, such as invoices against reports or statements. (limit characters)
9. Disseminate information either orally or written to lower level workers. (limit characters)
10. Read and follow written instructions. (limit characters)
11. Understand oral instructions from supervisors. (limit characters)
12. Provide assistance to customers by handling bulky or heavy items. (limit characters)
13. Provide information to customers, answer customer questions and resolve customer complaints. (limit characters)
14. Treat customers in a courteous and friendly manner. (limit characters)
15. Check identification and ration cards to ensure authorized entry and purchase. (limit characters)
16. Record unit prices. (limit characters)
17. Total purchase surcharges and make correct change . (limit characters)
18. Carry out assignments in a safe manner. (limit characters)
19. Keep work area clean, neat and safe. (limit characters)
20. Perform general cleaning or maintenance duties in multiple areas including the warehouses, bathrooms, shelves and grounds maintenance. (limit characters)
21. Identify unsafe conditions or hazards and clean work area (such as warehouse or bathrooms). (limit characters)
22. Operate a cash register, enter item prices, customer identification, charge cards and collect cash and make correct change. (limit characters)
23. Replenish stock on shelves or display counters, assist in conducting inventories by counting stock on hand, arrange stock on shelves in a neat and orderly manner and rotate stock based on age and freshness. (limit characters)
24. Wash or trim produce for attractive display and weigh produce or meat products using computer scale to determine price. (limit characters)
25. Enter item prices, customer identification, charge cards, etc. into a cash register. (limit characters)
26. Unload shipments. (limit characters)
27. Verify shipments received with receiving reports. (limit characters)