Job Listing: Lead Store Associate

Duty Locations

 01 vacancies - Grand Forks, ND

Defense Commissary Agency

GRAND FORKS COMMISSARY

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

The purpose of this position is to lead three or more employees in carrying out the main work assignments needed to successfully operate a commissary store.

Vacancy ID: DC190402

Opening Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Closing Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008

Position Title: Lead Store Associate, GS-1101-04

Promotion Potential: 05

Duty Location: Grand Forks, ND 01 vacancy

Salary: $26,569.00-$38,639.00 PA

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies as needed.

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

This is a Career/Career Conditional position (Full Time 40 hours per week), may include irregular schedule, including nights and weekends.

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

Major Duties

Major Duties: Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established work flow, monitors status and progress of work, instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques.  Answers questions on procedures, policies, directives, etc.  Maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended, and prepares production reports as required.  Performs a variety of duties in various departments of the commissary, such as stocking shelves, operating a cash register, and other administrative support duties.  Performance of work in some areas of the commissary requires exposure to hot or cold weather, or damp and drafty conditions.  Incumbent may be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms or in warehouse.  There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, heat sealer burns, and slipping on wet floors.

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 Sunday, May 18, 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

DC190402

1. Title of Job

Lead Store Associate

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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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 Lead Store Associate
21. Geographic Availability


0341 Grand Forks, ND
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. Read the following statements and select the one that best describes your ability to perform the duties of a Lead Store Associate.

A. I have at least one full year of responsible sales store checker, clerical, office, or other work in which I followed general, standard, or established procedures. My work was performed independently and additional guidance was received only for new or unusual assignments.
B. I have two years of education above the high school level that was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
C. I do not meet in full the experience or education requirements defined in 1 and 2 above; however, I have an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.
D. I have more experience than listed in any of the above descriptions.
E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above descriptions.

Questions 2 through 20 relate to common tasks performed by sales store clerks. For each question choose a statement from the list below (A-E) that best describes your ability. Select one letter only and record your response in the space provided.

A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had training or education directly related to this task, but I have not performed this task on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job under the direction of a supervisor or other employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task independently with only general review by a supervisor.
E- I have served as a technical expert on this task, providing guidance or supervision to others because of my background.

2. Train or instruct others in the operation of electronic cash registers or scanning equipment.

3. Assign tasks to be performed by individuals within a group.

4. Organize work assignments based on individual abilities and workload.

5. Set the pace for other workers and demonstrate proper work methods.

6. Provide information and answer questions in reference to procedures, policies, and written instructions.

7. Identify problems and obtain information or decisions from supervisor for resolution.

8. Provide input to supervisor regarding performance of subordinate employees.

9. Read and follow written policies.

10. Provide information to customers.

11. Collect cash and make correct change.

12. Operate cash register.

13. Verify accuracy of information.

14. Assist customers by handling bulky or heavy items.

15. Read and follow written instructions.

16. Identify unsafe conditions or hazards.

17. Clean work areas (such as bathrooms or a warehouse).

18. Replenish depleted stock on shelves or display counters.

19. Assist in conducting inventories by counting stock on hand.

20. Arrange stock on shelves in a neat and orderly manner.

21. Rotate stock based on age and freshness.

22. Weigh produce or meat products using a computer scale to determine price.

23. Wash or trim produce for attractive display.

24. Verify shipments received with receiving reports.

25. Unload shipments.

26. Operate a manual pallet jack.

27. Operate an electric pallet jack.

28. Establish and maintain files.

29. Input and/or retrieve information using an automated computer system.

30. Receive and store supplies.

31. Reconcile data, such as invoices, against reports or statements.

32. Process accounting documents, such as charge account requests or dishonored checks.

33. Collect funds from vendors.

34. Have you received a Special Act, Suggestion or other award (includes non-monetary awards) during the past 12 months?

A. Yes.
B. No.

35. Have you received a Quality Increase/Quality Step Increase or Sustained Superior Performance Award during the past 12 months?

A. Yes.
B. No.

36. What was your most recent performance appraisal rating?

A. Outstanding.
B. Excellent or Exceeds Fully Successful.
C. Fully Successful.
D. Minimally Successful or Less Than Fully Successful.
E. I do not have as government performance appraisal.

Required Documents:

Step Two: You must submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or other written format of your choice.  Please be sure your resume includes the number of hours you worked per week for each period of employment.  Failing to include this information may result in a rating of ineligible.

There are 3 different ways of submitting your resume.  Please choose one of the options listed below and follow the directions carefully.

Option 1: Apply online.  Scroll down to the bottom of the vacancy announcement to the "Apply On-line" button.  Click on the "Apply On-line" button and it will take you to OPM's online Resume Builder.  You can then click on "Register" to use the Resume Builder to create a resume in the system.  Or, click on "Edit" if you wish to edit and submit a resume that you already have on file in the Resume Builder.

Note: To use option 1, you must use OPM's Resume Builder.

Option 2: Upload a resume (and other documents) you already have saved in an electronic format.  This option can only be completed immediately after you finish your online questionnaire.

Instructions for Uploading Documents

Select the document type you want to upload from the dropdown menu.
Select the Browse button to attach the file.
Select the Upload button.
Repeat these steps for each of the document types to be uploaded.

The following restrictions apply to uploaded documents:

File format must be in JPG, TXT, RTF, DOC, WPD, XFD, FDF, XFDF, or HTM/HTML
File size must not exceed 1 megabyte.
File must not include macros or script of any kind.

Abuse or unauthorized use of this system may be a violation of Federal Law, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.  By clicking "Upload", you are indicating your intent to use this system for its intended purpose, and acknowledging the warning against abuse.

Click the "Upload" button and the documentation will be submitted for the Vacancy Identification Number displayed above.  This may take several minutes to process.

Option 3: If you do not have your resume in electronic format, you can fax it and it will be put into an electronic format.  To do so, you must use the fax cover sheet located at  https://www.hr-services.org/usasonlineapp/Cover%20Page%20-%20USA%20Staffing.pdf   .

Use the link above to print a copy of the Fax Cover Page, fill in the requested information on the cover page, and fax the documents to: 478-757-3144.  Please print clearly.  An unclear or incomplete cover page may result in your resume and other documentation not being considered.

Step three- Submit additional documents, if applicable.

- 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 frequency of vacancies at a specific location.