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Position Title
SUPERVISORY STORE ASSOCIATE
Agency
Defense Commissary Agency
Announcement Number
DECA-25-12752846-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 to Monday, June 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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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.
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4. 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.

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5. 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?

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6. 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?



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7. 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. (limit characters)
8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • 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?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Screenouts
1. Are you able and willing to stand, walk, bend, reach, and similar activities when taking inventory, retrieving items from the warehouse and/or stocking shelves? (limit characters)
2. Are you able and willing to frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance? (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. Please select the response that best describes your knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position of Supervisory Store Associate.
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For the following statements, choose from the list below the statement that BEST describes your experience and training. (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. Direct, assign and facilitate work according to established priorities.
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3. Balance workload from a fluctuating or constantly changing pool of workers.
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4. Provides feedback in order to develop performance and create opportunities for learning.
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5. Evaluate employee performance in order to initiate employee awards or disciplinary actions.
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6. Resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
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7. Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.
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8. Perform front-end operations including customer identification, inquiries, check out and cash control.
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9. Control non-perishable stock which includes transporting items within the store and stocking shelves.
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10. Display, stock, and move meat to and from freeze or chill sections .
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11. Display, rotate, and inspect produce .
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12. Identify unsafe conditions or hazards and clean work area {such as warehouse or bathrooms).
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13. Verify shipments received with receiving reports.
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14. Input or receive data information using an automated computer system .
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15. Reconcile data, such as invoices against reports or statements .
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16. Collect funds from vendors .
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17. Process accounting documents, such as charge account requests or dishonored checks.
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18. Complete documents in order to receive and store supplies and materials .
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19. Establish and maintain files .
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20. Provide clear information or instructions for employees verbally or in writing.
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21. Interact with vendors, contractors, distributors and other business representatives.
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22. Interview, recommend, and/or select employees for vacancies and/or promotions.
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23. Interpret information or provide input to supervisors regarding employee performance or store departments.
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24. Provide information such as item location or resolve customer issues, problems or complaints.
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