DECA HQ (DOD)
Overview
Open 12/14/2025 – 01/11/2026
Salary GS 6–9 $38,407–$67,865 per year
Locations
Eielson AFB, AK
Anchorage Area, AK
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Fort Wainwright, AK
Fort Rucker, AL
Gunter AFB, AL
Maxwell AFB, AL
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Little Rock AFB, AR
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Luke AFB, AZ
MCAS, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Beale AFB, CA
Camp Pendleton, CA
Edwards AFB, CA
Los Angeles AFB, CA
El Segundo, CA
Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Ord, CA
Imperial Beach, CA
Lemoore, CA
March AFB, CA
Miramar MCAS, CA
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA
McClellan, CA
Moffett Field, CA
North Island NAS, CA
Naval Air Station San Diego, CA
Port Hueneme, CA
San Diego NB, CA
San Diego County, CA
Travis AFB, CA
Twentynine Palms, CA
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Air Force Academy, CO
Buckley AFB, CO
Fort Carson, CO
Peterson AFB, CO
New London, CT
Groton Submarine Base, CT
Responsibilities
Forecast product demand.
Order, receive, store, process, price, display and inventory all produce.
Clean, trim, sort, package, rotate, cul de and display items in a professional and attractive manner.
Design, direct or participate in promotional and seasonal displays and resets.
Group and arrange fruits and vegetables by type, availability, quantity and shelf life.
Inspect and ensure department processing areas, display cases and storage rooms remain neat, orderly and sanitary and comply with current sanitation and safety regulations.
Inspect equipment and initiate required maintenance.
Ensure everyone follows proper safety practices while using power trimmers, knives, cutting tools, etc.
Direct all department activities and provide administrative and technical supervision for Store Workers and other personnel engaged in the various tasks associated with Produce Department operations.
Qualifications Minimum qualifications are based on GS 6, 7, 8 and 9 level requirements.
Applicants must meet the specialized experience and education criteria described below and provide evidence of meeting the physical requirements listed.
Specialized experience
– Demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management; and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices.
Examples: managing a commissary store or supermarket, managing a produce department, controlling operations in assigned retail food stores, developing, interpreting policies and procedures, providing technical advice on merchandising and operational matters related to produce supplies and front‑end operations.
Education
– Use of education to qualify for the position must include on‑the‑job training in food retail management or an internship.
Transcripts are required if relying on education.
Physical requirements
– Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up to 40 lb unassisted and occasionally over 40 lb with assistance; stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods.
Time‑in‑grade
– Minimum 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS‑5 for GS‑6 and GS‑7, at or equivalent to GS‑6 for GS‑8, and at or equivalent to GS‑7 for GS‑9.
Applicants should also confirm they meet the physical and citizenship requirements listed in the “Conditions of Employment” section.
Application Requirements
Resume (max 2 pages)
Required documents: SF 50, transcripts if education relied on
Completed questionnaire
Contact information and availability
Contact DECA 1144 Team Phone: 614‑692‑9215 Fax: 215‑516‑6082 Email: DECA‑1144CCP@dla.mil
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Salary GS 6–9 $38,407–$67,865 per year
Locations
Eielson AFB, AK
Anchorage Area, AK
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Fort Wainwright, AK
Fort Rucker, AL
Gunter AFB, AL
Maxwell AFB, AL
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Little Rock AFB, AR
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Luke AFB, AZ
MCAS, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Beale AFB, CA
Camp Pendleton, CA
Edwards AFB, CA
Los Angeles AFB, CA
El Segundo, CA
Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Ord, CA
Imperial Beach, CA
Lemoore, CA
March AFB, CA
Miramar MCAS, CA
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA
McClellan, CA
Moffett Field, CA
North Island NAS, CA
Naval Air Station San Diego, CA
Port Hueneme, CA
San Diego NB, CA
San Diego County, CA
Travis AFB, CA
Twentynine Palms, CA
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Air Force Academy, CO
Buckley AFB, CO
Fort Carson, CO
Peterson AFB, CO
New London, CT
Groton Submarine Base, CT
Responsibilities
Forecast product demand.
Order, receive, store, process, price, display and inventory all produce.
Clean, trim, sort, package, rotate, cul de and display items in a professional and attractive manner.
Design, direct or participate in promotional and seasonal displays and resets.
Group and arrange fruits and vegetables by type, availability, quantity and shelf life.
Inspect and ensure department processing areas, display cases and storage rooms remain neat, orderly and sanitary and comply with current sanitation and safety regulations.
Inspect equipment and initiate required maintenance.
Ensure everyone follows proper safety practices while using power trimmers, knives, cutting tools, etc.
Direct all department activities and provide administrative and technical supervision for Store Workers and other personnel engaged in the various tasks associated with Produce Department operations.
Qualifications Minimum qualifications are based on GS 6, 7, 8 and 9 level requirements.
Applicants must meet the specialized experience and education criteria described below and provide evidence of meeting the physical requirements listed.
Specialized experience
– Demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management; and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices.
Examples: managing a commissary store or supermarket, managing a produce department, controlling operations in assigned retail food stores, developing, interpreting policies and procedures, providing technical advice on merchandising and operational matters related to produce supplies and front‑end operations.
Education
– Use of education to qualify for the position must include on‑the‑job training in food retail management or an internship.
Transcripts are required if relying on education.
Physical requirements
– Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up to 40 lb unassisted and occasionally over 40 lb with assistance; stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb for prolonged periods.
Time‑in‑grade
– Minimum 52 weeks of federal service at or equivalent to GS‑5 for GS‑6 and GS‑7, at or equivalent to GS‑6 for GS‑8, and at or equivalent to GS‑7 for GS‑9.
Applicants should also confirm they meet the physical and citizenship requirements listed in the “Conditions of Employment” section.
Application Requirements
Resume (max 2 pages)
Required documents: SF 50, transcripts if education relied on
Completed questionnaire
Contact information and availability
Contact DECA 1144 Team Phone: 614‑692‑9215 Fax: 215‑516‑6082 Email: DECA‑1144CCP@dla.mil
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