This is an Upward Mobility Program (UMP). The UMP is intended to develop employees for placement into the management levels of the Defense Commissary system as an Produce Department Manager. The purpose of this position is to provide for the development of the incumbent through a combination of planned training and a variety of rotational work assignments in primarily the produce department of the commissary as outlined in the DeCA Upward Mobility Program guidance.
At the GS-5 level, the Produce Department Manager Trainee functions in a learning mode rather than performing the full range of supervisory responsibilities. As such, the incumbent will have less accountability in performing supervisory tasks.
In this learning role, the incumbent will participate in a number of supervisory and managerial activities with assistance from his or her supervisor, however theincumbent will have full responsibility for at least one of the supervisory duties listed below. These supervisory and managerial activities will be designed to enhance the trainee's basic knowledge of supervisory and managerial responsibilities.
Position responsibilities include: Establishing duty schedules Scheduling leave Initiating recruitment actions and providing recommendations regarding selection of subordinates Reviewing work in progress Determining training needs Counseling employees Disciplinary actions and awards Achieving EEO goals 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 items in or retrieving them from chill or frozen storage rooms. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.
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.
DECA-1144CCP@dla.mil · 614-693-9215
This position is with Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $65599/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-13.
This is a Subject to an irregular tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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