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Supervisory Store Associate

Defense Commissary Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$55,882 - $72,644

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the front-end operations of a military grocery store, including managing staff, handling customer checkouts, cash control, and stocking shelves with non-perishable items, meat, and produce.

A good fit would be someone with retail or grocery experience who enjoys leading teams, solving customer issues, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

It's a hands-on supervisory role that requires physical stamina for lifting and standing.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, such as planning and directing work for employees in a retail or grocery setting
  • Knowledge of multiple grocery store departments to evaluate work, provide instruction, and conduct on-the-job training
  • Ability to carry out daily retail functions like customer service, checkout, and store operations
  • Physical ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, climb for prolonged periods, and lift/push/pull/carry items up to 40 pounds independently (over 40 with assistance)
  • Meet OPM basic requirements for General Business and Industry (Series 1101)
  • Strong supervisory skills for assigning work, coordinating personnel, and controlling funds
  • Experience with accounts maintenance, supply management, and basic computer operations

Full Job Description

The Supervisory Store Associate serves as the second line supervisor and manager of the Front-End Department of a Commissary store.

The incumbent is fully responsible for all aspects of planning, scheduling, coordinating and controlling front end activities and personnel, and controlling all funds received and deposited daily as part of the front-end department operations.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.

Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below.

You can use experience, education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify.

Experience: One (1) year of demonstrated specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.

Examples of specialized experience include: Plans, directs, or assigns work for employees.

Knowledgeable of multiple departments within a grocery store to evaluate work, provide instruction and conduct on the job training for workers.

Carry out daily retail grocery store functions necessary to successfully execute store operations.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) basic requirement and qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical requirements: (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.

You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

Clerical and Administrative Communication Grocery Operations Minimum Qualifications GS-08 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution) Supervision Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No.

DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Performance of work may require exposure to hot or cold weather, or damp and drafty conditions.

Permanent Change of Station Expenses Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No Major Duties:

Directs the following work in multiple areas of the commissary. Front end operations including patron identification, customer inquiries, check out and cash control.

Non-perishable stock control including transporting item and stocking shelves. Meat display and case stocking. Produce inspection display and rotation.

Accounts maintenance, supply, and computer operations. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DECA-26-12857353-MP