1 Student Trainee (Store Worker) Job in Buckley, CO
US Defense Commissary Agency is Hiring a Student Trainee (Store Worker) Near Buckley, CO
Duties
Store Workers work in a military grocery store. The work is like a stocker or stock clerk at your local grocery or retail store.
As a student trainee and under close supervision, you receive on-the-job training or formal instruction in aspects of commissary operations and store worker duties. You will learn to:
- Refill stock on shelves and display counters,
- Check amounts received,
- Move old stock forward on shelves or rotate stock as instructed, and
- Assist in inventories.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must 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.
- Must be at least 16 years of age. Per Department of Labor regulations, under age youths may not perform hazardous jobs.
- Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
- Pathways Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules at any time during the year, without limitations. However, the work schedule cannot interfere with their academic schedule.
- Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
- Selectee must sign Pathways Participant Agreement.
- The entire period served under the Internship Program counts as the participant's trial period.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma program, GED program, or home school whose curriculum is approved by a State or local governing body or
- Private school that provides secondary education as determined under state law,
- Recognized program in a technical or vocational school;
- Two-year or four-year college or university, or
- Graduate or professional school (e.g., law school or medical school).
The basic qualification needed for these jobs is willingness to do low-level work. Workers may do several types of simple tasks over a period of time. One task is completed before a new assignment is given.
The job element method is used to match what you can do against what the work requires. You will be evaluated on the following job element: Likelihood Of Success In Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work. This critical element addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and ability essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirements of this element are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration.
Physical requirements: (1) Frequently lift, push, pull, carry, and handle commissary products weighing up 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or by using weight handling equipment. (2) Prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.
Work conditions:
- Most of the work is performed in the store display area, which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature.
- Aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts.
- When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp or drafty conditions.
- May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing in or retrieving items from chill or frozen storage rooms.
- There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.
Bargaining Unit Status: Differs by location
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
Obligated Position: No
Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: None
Telework eligible: No
Remote work eligible: No
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.
Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.
- Positions may be filled from this announcement up to 90 days after it closes.
- Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
- The title, series, and grade of the position held should be related to the student's educational career field or career goals. The student is eligible to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career, or career-conditional appointment after meeting the requirements described in 5 CFR 362.204.
- Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
- Interns are responsible for informing their supervisor (1) about instances when the agreed upon work schedule does not allow ample time to meet educational requirements and (2) any change in academic status to include GPA and/or enrollment status.
- The advancement of interns to higher-graded positions, prior to conversion, is strictly at the Agency's discretion. To qualify for promotions, the intern must have the same level and type of experience and/or education usually required for an initial appointment.
- Interns may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional or career appointment within 120 days following successful completion of all educational and work experience requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204.
- Retired military service members appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date require a waiver before starting work. 5 United States Code 3326.
- Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete.
- Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
- Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
- Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
- Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses.
- Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
HR reviews your resume and supporting documents to determine if you meet the qualifications and requirements, and to determine if you meet the eligibility/eligibilities you selected. Errors and/or omissions affect your consideration for employment. Your questionnaire score is a preliminary measure of how well your background matches the position. If you submit multiple resumes, the last one received is used for this evaluation and sent to the hiring manager if you are referred for selection consideration.
Under category rating procedures you are placed into one of three categories based on the evaluation results:
- Best Qualified -Candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the position's minimum qualifications, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factors. Candidates in this category are referred to hiring managers before candidates in other categories.
- Highly Qualified - Candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.
- Qualified - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are proficient in some but not all the position's requirements.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1. Resume: Required. Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Do not assume a private sector resume is sufficient for Federal positions. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade of Federal civilian positions and rank for military positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. HR bases the review on submitted documents and does not make assumptions.
2. Education verification: Required. A legible copy of your high school diploma or GED diploma OR a letter on school letterhead and signed by your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove you have a high school diploma or a GED diploma.
3. Questionnaire: Required. Preview the questionnaire at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12424163
4. Supporting Documents: As applicable. See below.
Veterans' Preference. Must provide acceptable documentation of your preference and appointment eligibility when you apply.- Separated from active duty service: Provide a copy of your DD-214. The member 4 copy of your DD-214 is preferred as it contains all required information. DD-214 Worksheets are not acceptable documentation, nor are other than a member 4 copy to which a member 4 Character of Service section is added. Contact the National Archives or your military personnel records center to request a copy of your DD-214.
- Separating from active armed forces duty within 120 days: Provide written documentation from the armed forces certifying that the service member is expected to be separated from active duty service not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The document must include the following information: (1) service member's name, (2) date of the expected separation from active duty, (3) expected character of the active duty service at separation, (4) pay grade/rank/rate at separation, (5) dates of active duty service, and (6) any campaign or expeditionary medals received. You must provide the DD-214 when it becomes available.
ICTAP eligibility: Submit (1) a copy of your agency specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form and (2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and (3) a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location. Separation personnel actions do not include a certificate/notice of expected separation.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility: 1. Submit a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist DD3145-1 (whs.mil. 2. a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.
Military Spouse Preference: Submit (1) the Self-Certification Checklist and (2) proof of marriage to the military service member (e.g., marriage certificate, marriage license), and (3) a copy of the military service member's PCS orders.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 06/17/2024. A complete application package includes your resume, required documents, a completed questionnaire and applicable supporting documents. You may include a copy of your performance appraisal and list awards on your resume, which will receive due consideration.
You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time.
To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, required documents, and/or other supporting documents. You need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply or create an account before applying. You will be taken to an online application. Follow all prompts and complete the online application, verify you've included all required and supporting documentation, and submit your application. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application is found at the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To receive consideration, you must complete all steps of the application process.
You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, selecting the Application Status link, and then selecting the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page displays your application status, the documents received and processed, and your questionnaire responses.Agency contact information
DeCA DE West Servicing Team
Phone
614-692-3917
Fax
215-516-6081
Email
DECADEWESTInquiries@dla.mil
Address
Defense Commissary Agency West
1300 E Avenue
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801-1800
USNext steps
Notices post to your USAJOBS account and are emailed to you. You can expect to receive a notice when you complete the application process, when your qualifications status is determined (qualified or not qualified), and when your referral status is determined (referred or not). If you are referred but not selected, you will receive a final notice.
The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews and may conduct telephone interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. Someone from the hiring agency (i.e., DeCA) will contact you if the hiring manager decides to interview you.
Should you receive a tentative job offer, be aware such offers are automatically withdrawn if a selectee fails to (1) record an acceptance or declination by the response date provided in the offer notice and/or (2) meet any pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to a scheduled appointment. If you receive a job offer, use a computer to submit your response rather than a mobile/cell phone.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
1. Resume: Required. Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Do not assume a private sector resume is sufficient for Federal positions. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include, viewing the Resume Writing video and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder. In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade of Federal civilian positions and rank for military positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. HR bases the review on submitted documents and does not make assumptions.
2. Education verification: Required. A legible copy of your high school diploma or GED diploma OR a letter on school letterhead and signed by your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove you have a high school diploma or a GED diploma.
3. Questionnaire: Required. Preview the questionnaire at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12424163
4. Supporting Documents: As applicable. See below.
Veterans' Preference. Must provide acceptable documentation of your preference and appointment eligibility when you apply.
- Separated from active duty service: Provide a copy of your DD-214. The member 4 copy of your DD-214 is preferred as it contains all required information. DD-214 Worksheets are not acceptable documentation, nor are other than a member 4 copy to which a member 4 Character of Service section is added. Contact the National Archives or your military personnel records center to request a copy of your DD-214.
- Separating from active armed forces duty within 120 days: Provide written documentation from the armed forces certifying that the service member is expected to be separated from active duty service not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The document must include the following information: (1) service member's name, (2) date of the expected separation from active duty, (3) expected character of the active duty service at separation, (4) pay grade/rank/rate at separation, (5) dates of active duty service, and (6) any campaign or expeditionary medals received. You must provide the DD-214 when it becomes available.
ICTAP eligibility: Submit (1) a copy of your agency specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form and (2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and (3) a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location. Separation personnel actions do not include a certificate/notice of expected separation.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility: 1. Submit a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist DD3145-1 (whs.mil. 2. a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.
Military Spouse Preference: Submit (1) the Self-Certification Checklist and (2) proof of marriage to the military service member (e.g., marriage certificate, marriage license), and (3) a copy of the military service member's PCS orders.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Military spouses
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Job Summary
Full Time
$31k-41k (estimate)
06/01/2024
07/31/2024
deca.mil.com
San Diego, CA
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