Defense Commissary Agency
Store Associate
Department of Defense
- Location
- Dover AFB, Delaware · Lakehurst, New Jersey · McGuire AFB, New Jersey
- Pay
- $18 per hour – $27 per hour
- Application deadline
- Apr 30, 2027
- Job level
- GS-4 to GS-4
- Schedule
- NTE 48-64 hours biweekly. Schedule varies by location and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Work style
- See official announcement
Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.
About this job
Store Associates work either independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system, performing a variety of duties including handling, preparing, and stocking grocery and produce items, and checking-out customer purchases. This is an open-continuous announcement with an initial cut-off date 14 days after the open date of the announcement. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
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 that established date. All applications received thereafter will be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date in which additional cut-off dates will be established. 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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Source and verification
Announcement DECA-26-12949624-OC-DE is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.
Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: DE, NJ, NY, IA.
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