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The foundation for success of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) mission is our people. It's DeCA's goal to have a workforce that is comprised of our nation's diverse cultures and backgrounds. DeCA operates a worldwide commissary system that provides quality grocery products to active duty military and retirees, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and their families, as well as current DeCA employees. The Agency employs almost 14,000 people and its annual sales exceed $5 billion.
Learn more about this agency04/09/2024 to 05/07/2024
$168,998 - $213,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
No
DECA-24-12376969-SES
785708400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This job is opened to all qualified U.S. citizens, current Federal employees, and former Federal employees.
The Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer (COO) directs and leads DeCA's senior executives and other leaders in integrating the Agency strategic plan with a corporate business model, while managing Agency headquarters support functions. The Deputy/COO manages changes in policy making, program planning, and provides oversight for all operations of the commissary mission. Within this context, incorporates innovative concepts and trends into the Agency's business practices, integrates evolving practices into the Agency's key processes, establishes policies and program guidance to improve operating plans and standards, and ensures optimum efficiency of support programs. Incumbent resolves policy or procedural issues affecting commissary support provided to military installations; and as such, acts independently to direct correction of inefficiencies and operational shortcomings which may impact the DeCA mission. The Deputy Director/COO reports to the Director/Chief Executive Officer. In their absence, incumbent acts for the Director/CEO by exercising full and complete responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of the agency.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this level.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
Re-employed Annuitant: A former Federal employee who has retired under either the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is an Annuitant. An annuitant cannot be hired (i.e. re employed) unless the vacant position meets the criteria in the Department of Defense (DOD) policy on employment of annuitants issued December 10, 2008. This position does not meet the criteria of a re-employed annuitant.
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: Current active duty armed forces personnel must be within 120 days of separation must 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 submit the DD-214 when it becomes available.
Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this job announcement into your resume, may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
If selected, you will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Volunteer Experience: Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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.
Your questionnaire score is a preliminary measure of how well your background matches the competencies. 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.HR refers qualified and appointable applicants to the hiring manager for selection consideration In accordance with Agencies Merit Staffing Plan: https://corp.commissaries.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/DeCAM_50-26_1-Merit-Staffing-Plan.pdf Selections are subject to restrictions of the DoD referral system for displaced employees.
Resume. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by watching this video or reading What to include. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder will help you submit a complete resume. 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 (2) pages and usually does not need to be more than five (5) pages. Current or former federal civilian employees are encouraged to list work-related awards received within the last three years in their resume. Hiring Managers use objective methods and may consider previous awards in the selection process.
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.
At a minimum, your resume MUST contain your name, address, and contact information, and the following for each listed job experience: Job title; Series and grade, if it is a federal civilian position; Employer's name and address; Employment beginning and ending dates (Month/Year); Number of hours worked per week, and Description of duties performed. DO NOT send a list of competencies or skills in place of a description of the duties performed.
Transcripts. Required when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.
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.
Questionnaire. Preview at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12376969.
SF 50 Notification of Personnel Action. All current and former federal civilian employees submit
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.
Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 05/07/2024.
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.
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.
Should you receive a tentative job offer, be aware such offers are automatically withdrawn if you fail 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 a scheduled appointment. If you receive a job offer, use a computer to submit your response rather than a mobile/cell phone.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/785708400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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As an international grocery chain, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) operates 235 commissaries throughout the world, with annual sales of more than $5 billion. We are proud to support military family readiness and enhance quality of life for our military service members and their families through this valued benefit. The foundation for our mission success is our people. We are nearly 14,000 strong and reflect our nation's diverse cultures and backgrounds. We are a grocery store and a whole lot more. More information.
Our Vision
To be THE grocery provider of choice for our eligible patrons - delivering a vital benefit exclusively for our military community and their families.
Our Mission
Deliver a vital benefit of the military pay system that provides grocery items at significant savings while enhancing quality of life and readiness.
DeCA HQ at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, (formally known as Fort Lee) is approximately 30 miles south of Richmond - a city of culture, cuisine, art, and outdoor activities - and situated alongside Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell (the Tri-Cities of Virginia) and the neighboring counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and Prince George. We are approximately 90 miles from Tidewater, VA and about 130 miles from Washington D.C.
