Store Worker Job at Defense Commissary Agency East (DOD) in Dover Base

Overview

Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse, etc.) performing a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items.

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date 30 days after the open date of the announcement. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for more information.

Summary - Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse, etc.) performing a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items.

Duties

• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.
• Receiving supplies, equipment and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

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:
• Ensuring the proper care and handling of resale grocery items.
• Locating items for customers.
• Rotating stock, stacking containers, and participating in inventories.
• Operating a computer system to calculate prices and label merchandise.
• Arranging stock on shelves and in displays.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work and other organizations.

Physical requirements: (1) Continuously walk, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach. (2) Lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

• The salary range at the beginning of this announcement reflects location steps.
• Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.
• The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
• Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
• Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed within 180 days of retirement.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible: submitting an incomplete application package, encrypted documents, photos in documents, or personal information on the resume, or overstating qualifications.

Open-Continuous Cut-off Information: An initial cut-off date of 30 days after the open date will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial vacancies. Further cut-offs may be established if additional vacancies occur.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Please contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Resume: Your resume must not exceed two pages. It should provide minimum qualifications and relevant experience. See the USAJOBS Help Center for guidance on federal resumes.

• Your name, address, phone, email address.
• Job title, series and grade (Federal positions only).
• For each position, start and end dates (Month/Year).
• Indicate Part-Time, Full Time, or 40 hours per week.

Questionnaire: Preview at the provided link.

SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action: Required for current and former federal employees. Submit your SF 50 showing current position and details.

Veterans Preference:

• DD-214 or other acceptable documentation; member 4 copy preferred.
• For 10-point preference, complete SF 15 and provide required proof.

ICTAP and other prioritization eligibility details follow in the original announcement.

How to Apply

To receive consideration for the initial cut-off date, submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) of the established date. All applications received thereafter will be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date.

Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 01/25/2026.

You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. Documents may require time to clear virus scans.

To begin, click Apply to access an online application. You need a USAJOBS account to apply. Follow prompts to upload your resume and supporting documents and submit your application.

You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account.

Agency contact information

DeCA DE East Servicing Team

Phone: 614-692-3911

Fax: 215-516-6113

Email: DECADEEASTInquiries@dla.mil

Address: Defense Commissary Agency East, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

Next steps

Notices are posted to your USAJOBS account and emailed. You will be informed when your qualifications status is determined and when your referral status is determined. If referred but not selected, a final notice is typically issued about 180 days after the announcement closes.

If a vacancy does not occur within 90 days after closing, you may not receive status notices.

The hiring manager may conduct interviews, including by telephone. If you receive a tentative job offer, it may be withdrawn if you fail to respond or meet pre-employment requirements.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent. The following topics are also covered in the announcement guidance: criminal history inquiries, EEO, financial suitability, privacy act, reasonable accommodations, selective service, and more.