Duties

• Maintains the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data to ensure optimal order quantities are calculated necessary to sustain customer demands.
• Uses radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory.
• Records and updates Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintains perpetual inventory and audits credits.
• Performs daily inventory audit of items not-in-stock and overwrite items.
• Evaluates stock levels of all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing the storage and display shelf locations, shippers and warehouse.
• Interfaces with all levels of management and deals directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO.

Requirements

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 the minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section.
• 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. 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.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Have salary paid through direct deposit.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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.

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  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.

  Resume: Required. Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Therefore, a resume is typically longer than two pages. Do not assume a private sector resume is sufficient for Federal positions. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading What to include and using the USAJOBS Resume Builder.
  
  In addition to 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.
  
  Current/Former Federal employees: List any relevant performance-related rating received within the last three years and/or awards in your resume. Hiring Managers use objective methods and may consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process.
  
  Transcripts: Required when using education to qualify.
  
  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process if they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. If selected, you are required to provide an official transcript before we set your start date. See Education section for information about foreign education.
  
  Questionnaire: Required. Preview at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11961245.
  
  Supporting Documents: As applicable. Though not required to apply, we encourage you to include them as they are required if selected.
  
  Veterans' Preference.Documentation supporting your preference.

  • Separated from active duty service? Submit 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.

  
  You may submit alternate documents showing the veteran's name, active service beginning and ending dates, campaign or expeditionary medals received, military pay grade/rank/rate at separation, separation date, and character of service. Alternate documents include retirement or separation orders, document showing transfer to any of the reserve corps of the Armed Forces, or an official statement from the military personnel records center. If selected, you must provide the DD-214 before your start date is set.

  • Separating from active armed forces duty within 120 days? Submit 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.

  
  In addition to the above, disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and family members eligible for derived preference must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF 15. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs or call 1-800-827-1000 to obtain a copy of the VA letter establishing proof of disability. The character of service shown on the VA letter is not used to adjudicate veterans' preference as only the branch of service in which the individual served can certify the character of service for appointment purposes.
  
  Military Spouse Preference. Be the spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces and submit the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist AND proof of marriage to the military service member (e.g., marriage certificate, marriage license), AND a copy of the military member's PCS orders.
  
  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP). Submit a copy of your agency-specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal AND 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.
  
  Interchange Agreement. Submit a copy of your latest personnel action (the equivalent of a Notification of Personnel Action (SF50)).
  
  Current or former federal employees. Submit a copy of your most recent SF50 showing your current position title pay plan-series-grade, tenure and position occupied. All current Department of Defense (DoD) employees can access MyBiz and/or eOPF to obtain copies of their SF 50s. Former civilian employees can request a copy of the SF-50 from the National Archives.

  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

  Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 05/30/2023.
  
  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
  US

  Next 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 can expect to receive a final notice after the hiring manager makes a selection.
  
  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.

• 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
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This is a direct hire authority announcement. All qualified applicants are considered. Veterans' hiring preference does not apply. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.