Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Polk, Louisiana
Salary Range: $22.28 - $26 Per Hour
Job Summary: Serves as the Store Worker Leader in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to Serve as a Store Worker Leader over one of more commissary departments (i.e.), produce, grocery, meat, etc) and perform the regular, non-leader store worker duties of the assigned department(s).. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
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Qualifications: You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of qualifying experience: Ability to lead others and effectively conveys information verbally. Knowledge of store worker requirements to assist coworkers in the performance of regular assigned duties. Knowledge of stock turnover, shelf space allocation, and customer preferences. Knowledge in requisitioning perishable, semi-perishable, and non-perishable items. Ability to prepare, arrange, or stack items together for safety and neatness; rotating stock. Ability to operate a manual and/or electric pallet jack and forklift. 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) . 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 what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. The job elements for this job are: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instruction, Specification, etc. Screen-Out Element (SOE) Technical Practice Use and maintain tools and equipment. Work Practice Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Varies by location Obligated Position: No Obligated Position: Yes. This position is obligated to a DoD employee that has mandatory return rights after service in an overseas or non-foreign area. If the employee elects to exercise return rights, you may be removed from this position or placed into another position. Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Most of the work is performed in the store display area which is well-lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts. When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather or damp and drafty conditions when storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer bums, and slipping on wet floors. Telework eligible: No 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: 2026-03-16