- Position Title
- Grocery Department Manager
- Agency
- Defense Commissary Agency
- Announcement Number
- DECA-25-CCP-12632760-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 to Monday, July 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
2.
Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion? You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
3.
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.
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.
4.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
5.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
6.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
- No matches found
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Announcement Screen-out
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?
2.
Are you able to perform duties involving prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking?
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.
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Within the last 12 months have you had a permanent change of station (PCS) move at government expense?
3.
Identify which of the following awards you have received during the past 12 months:
4.
My most recent performance appraisal rating is:
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.
5.
Conduct periodic inventories of merchandise on hand.
6.
Inspect store items to ensure they are displayed and in stock in sufficient quantities.
7.
Manage the Not-In-Stock listing.
8.
Verify vendor invoices against merchandise received.
9.
Verify pricing accuracy and proper shelf allocation for subsistence items.
10.
Complete formal performance appraisals.
11.
Counsel employees regarding performance and conduct issues.
12.
Establish and/or revise work methods and performance standards for subordinate employees.
13.
Identify training needs and plan on the job training for subordinates.
14.
Hear and resolve informal grievances to include meeting with union representatives.
15.
Check refrigerated display cases and equipment to ensure adequate temperature levels are maintained.
16.
Inspect merchandise for product deterioration, spoilage, and/or deficiencies.
17.
Ensure proper stock rotation and replenishment.
18.
Monitor shelf labels and Point of Sale signage for placement and accuracy.
19.
Perform spot checks to ensure timely removal of expired items.
20.
Create and/or build promotional displays.
21.
Secure and maintain accountability of all department merchandise, supplies, and equipment.
22.
Responds to customer issues and/or complaints both verbally and in writing.
23.
Inspect equipment to identify problems and/or safety issues.
24.
Implement required sanitation, including cyclic cleaning and sanitizing, personal hygiene, and temperature control.
25.
Inspect displays for cleanliness and neatness of product arrangement.