Job Listing: Supervisory Commissary Specialist

Duty Locations

 01 vacancies - Whidbey Island, WA

Defense Commissary Agency

WHIDBEY ISLAND COMMISSARY

DeCA operates a world wide chain of approximately 280 commissaries to provide groceries to authorized military personnel, retirees, and their families.

This position is located in a Commissary Store and serves as the Supervisory Commissary Specialist, General Manager.

Vacancy ID: DC183399

Opening Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Position Title: Supervisory Commissary Specialist (General Manager) YC-1144-01

Duty Location: Whidbey Island, WA 01 vacancy

Salary: $36,030.00-$46,839.00 pa

Salary listed is based on working 40 hours per week.

Applications will be accepted from: All U.S. Citizens

This is a Career position (Full Time 40 hours per week).

Relocation/moving expenses will not be paid by the hiring agency.

This position is covered under the National Personnel Security System (NSPS). For more information about NSPS, please visit the website at www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/.

Major Duties

Major Duties: Serves as a General Manager, fully participating in the management of all store activities and performs the full range of supervisory duties. Provide technical advice on merchandising and operational matters pertaining to grocery, meats, and produce supplies, as well as front end operations.
 

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2.      Your résumé and any other documents specified in the “Required Supporting Documents” section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Wednesday, April 09, 2008.  Failure to provide all of the required information and/or materials may result in your not being considered for this position. If you submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one submitted is the one that is used.  Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.  Please ensure that you include the number of hours per week for each period of employment on your resume.  Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

 

Option 1:  Submit your resume using OPM's Resume Builder.

If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

 

Option 2: Upload a resume you have saved in an electronic format.

If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.

 

Enter your User ID and password to log-in to Application Manager, or click “register now” if you do not have a User ID and password.  Enter your information, and click “Next” until you are at the end of the questionnaire.  Follow the instructions to upload your resume and other supporting documents.  Click on “Submit my Answers” to complete the process.

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to:  https://ApplicationManager.org.

 

 

Option 3: Submit your application by fax.

 

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      Submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

·         If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.     Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated.  Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

DC183399

1. Title of Job

Supervisory Commissary Specialist

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

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4. Work Information

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5. Employment Availability

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6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

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01
11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties


001 Supervisory Commissary Specialist (General Manager)
21. Geographic Availability


0547 Whidbey Island, WA
22. Transition Assistance Plan

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23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Are you at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate (or equivalent)?

A. Yes
B. No

2. The Depatment of Defense (DoD) policy on the employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.  The DoD policy is available on:

http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf

Are you a retired federal civilian employee?

A. Yes
B. No

3. Read the following statements and select the one that best describes your experience and/or education.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience in retail grocery as described in the vacancy announcement.
B. I have at least one year of specialized work experience in support of commissary operations as a Wage Leader (WL) or Wage Supervisor (WS).
C. I have at least one-half year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement (GPA 2.9) with a major study in business or public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), accounting, marketing, or other fields related to the position.
D. My experience and/or education is not reflected above.

Read the following task statements and select the response that best describes your experience and/or education. 

A- I have no education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B- I have education or training on this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job in a learning capacity. My work was monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently with only general review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Inspects store items to ensure they are displayed and stock in sufficient quantities.

5. Ensure correct prices and item descriptions are on displays and in the automated system.

6. Inspect merchandise for product deterioration, spoilage, and/or deficiencies.

7. Verify pricing accuracy and proper shelf allocation for subsistence items.

8. Conduct periodic inventories of merchandise on hand.

9. Ensure proper stock rotation and replenishment.

10. Monitor shelf labels for placement and accuracy.

11. Conduct reviews and analysis of sales reports, customer requests.

12. Provide guidance on store operations, policies, goals and objectives of the commissary to others.

13. Respond to customer issues and/or complaints.

14. Verify vendor invoices against merchandise received

15. Participate in conducting accountable inventories.

16. Review reports on contractor performance and initiate necessary actions.

17. Conduct orientation for new employees explaining work assignment and department procedures.

18. Establish and/or revise work methods and performance standard for subordinate employees.

19. Lead and motivate other employees.

20. Identity training needs and plan on-the-job training for subordinates.

21. Establish duty schedules and adjust as necessary to meet work requirement.

22. Counsel employees regarding performance and conduct issues.

23. Initiate and/or effect necessary personnel actions.

24. Carry out programs and activities that educate subordinates on equal employment and nondiscriminatory practices in the work force.

25. Complete formal performance appraisals.

26. Lead and motivate other employees.

27. Identify causes in work delays and initiate action to resolve issue.

28. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: If you are the spouse of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces (including the U.S. Coast Guard) who is moving because of your sponsor's service under a statutory tour and you were married before your move to the new duty station, you may be eligible for military spouse preference within the commuting area of your sponsor's new duty station. You will be required to submit proof (a copy of your sponsor's orders) prior to the closing date of this announcement. Acceptance or declination of a permanent part-time or permanent full-time position in the Federal servicewill result in loss of eligibility for military spouse preference. If your move was the result of the separation or retirement of your military sponsor, you are not entitled to preference.

Are you eligible for Military Spouse Preference?

A. Yes (you must provide a copy of your sponsor's orders)
B. No

29. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS- If you are currently on active duty in the military, you are not eligible to work as a civil service employee at the same time. However, if you expect to separate from active duty within the next thirty days, you are eligible to apply for consideration under this announcement.

Are you currently on active duty in the military?

A. Yes (please provide anticipated date of separation on your resume)
B. No

 

Required Documents:

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

- If you are using education to qualify, you must submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received, at the same time you apply for this announcement.

-If you are applying for Veterans Preference, you must submit evidence of eligibility, such as:  DD-214 Member Copy 4, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the proof requested on the form, at the time you complete the occupational questionnaire.  For more information on Veterans Preference please see additional information at the end of this announcement.

-If you are applying for Military Spouse Preference, you must submit a copy of your sponsor's orders that PCS you to your current location.

If you are requesting special consideration under ICTAP you must submit the required documents listed at the end of this announcement.  You may submit these documents by either uploading (follow the instructions described above) or fax to 478-757-3144, (follow the fax instructions above).

Contact Information:
Christy L. Mills

Phone: (703)603-1680

Fax: (478)757-3144

Email: deuteam@deca.mil


Or write:
Human Resources Operations Division
2521 South Clark Street
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22202-3916

USA

Fax: (478)757-3144


What To Expect Next:

What to expect next: 

After your questionnaire is submitted and processed you should receive a Notice of Results in the mail within four to six weeks.  This notice confirms receipt of your questionnaire and provides you with your eligibility rating.  If you are rated eligible, you will receive consideration for vacancies filled under this announcement.

Due to the large volume of applications received we are unable to respond to routine inquiries regarding receipt of questionnaires, applications, and other application materials or the frequnecy of vacancies at a specific location.