Defense Commissary Agency East (DOD) is hiring: Store Worker in Washington

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.

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• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.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.

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.

Examples of qualifying experience and other elements are described in the original job posting.

Open & application information

Acceptance window: 10/24/2025 to 01/25/2026. Salary: $19.38 to $28.99 per hour NTE 48-64 hours biweekly. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Part-time – Schedule varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Telework/Remote: Not eligible.

Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. See Additional Information for details.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-1959.
• Background check and E-Verify required. See Additional Information for links.
• Direct deposit of pay required.

Security & environment

Position non-sensitive/low risk. Work environment may include temperature changes, loading docks, outdoor or refrigerated areas. May be exposed to hot/cold weather, damp or drafty conditions. Minor injuries possible.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a drug-free workplace. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. See the original guidance for more details.

• Salary range notes: reflects step and location. Initial appointment at Step 1; pay steps vary by location.
• Minimum age and veteran preferences information as provided in the original posting.
• Onboarding and eligibility requirements for DoD federal positions.

Required documents

Resume guidance and requirements are provided in the original posting. Your resume must include:

• Name, address, phone, email
• Job title, series and grade (if federal)
• Work history with beginning and ending dates (Month/Year)
• Description of duties and work schedule (Part-Time/Full-Time/40 hours per week)

Questionnaire preview: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12807189

SF-50, Veterans Preference, ICTAP/PPP information and more are described in the original posting. See the agency contact section for details.

How to apply

Complete application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/25/2026 for the initial cut-off. Verify package is complete and submitted on time. Use USAJOBS to apply and track status.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on 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 initial vacancies. Additional cut-off dates may be established if more vacancies arise.

Rating categories (category-based): Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified. The best-qualified candidates are referred first and may include veterans, military spouses, etc.

Next steps

Notices posted to USAJOBS and emailed. If referred but not selected, final notice ~180 days after announcement closes. Interviews may be conducted by telephone to reduce travel.

Benefits

A federal career provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on position type and work schedule. See the agency contact for more details.