ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Agat, Guam

Salary Range: $125776 - $163514 Per Year

Job Summary: Serves as the Assistant Area Director within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Store Operations Group, supporting CONUS and OCONUS stores.

Major Duties:

• As the Assistant Area Director, you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as the Assistant Area Director within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Store Operations Group, supporting CONUS and OCONUS stores. Acts as the full deputy and alter ego to the Area Director for the Pacific Area, assuming responsibility for operational oversight in the Director's absence. Exercises full managerial authority to plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the operational, administrative, and mission-related activities of the Pacific Area organization. Oversees the execution of tactical operations for all commissaries within the Pacific geographic region, ensuring compliance with agency policies, performance standards, and mission objectives. Administers and manages a multi-appropriation financial program, ensuring operations are aligned with complex Department of War (DoW) planning, budgeting, and funding requirements. Provides leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and staff regarding operational priorities, resource allocation, program implementation, and performance results. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.

Qualifications: To qualify for Assistant Area Director your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-14 Managing mission activities and multi-appropriation financial programs within DoW planning and funding frameworks. Experience leading major commissary operational programs including logistics, acquisition, systems, and facility planning. Experience conducting long-range studies, performance reviews, and risk analyses to improve organizational effectiveness. Coordinating crisis-response actions, executing confidential inquiries, and acting for the Area Director during absences. - Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. - Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Administrative Support Functions Organizational Leadership Retail Grocery Business and Trade Practices 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. Telework eligible:Yes, As determined by agency policy Remote work eligible: No

How to Apply: You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-04-27