Defense Commissary Agency East (DOD) is hiring: Store Worker in Marine Corps Bas

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.

This is an open‑continuous announcement with an established initial cut‑off date 30 days after the open date of the announcement.

Overview

Open & closing dates: 10/24/2025 to 01/25/2026.

Salary: $19.40 to $24.85 per hour NTE 48‑64 hours biweekly.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: Continuously walk, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach. Lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How to Apply

To receive consideration for the initial cut‑off date of 30 days after the open date of announcement, the complete application package must be submitted 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.

Complete the online application, verify your documents, and submit by the specified closing date and time.

Agency Contact Information

DeCA DE East Servicing Team

Phone: 614-692-3911

Fax: 215-516-6113

Email: DECADEEASTInquiries@dla.mil

Address: 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

Next Steps

Notices will be posted to your USAJOBS account and emailed to you. You can expect to receive a notice when your qualifications status is determined and when your referral status is determined.