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Defense Commissary Agency ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR in Agat, Guam
Summary Serves as the Assistant Area Director within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Store Operations Group, supporting CONUS and OCONUS stores. Responsibilities As the Assistant Area Director, you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as the Assistant Area Director within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Store Operations Group, supporting CONUS and OCONUS stores. Acts as the full deputy and alter ego to the Area Director for the Pacific Area, assuming responsibility for operational oversight in the Director's absence. Exercises full managerial authority to plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the operational, administrative, and mission-related activities of the Pacific Area organization. Oversees the execution of tactical operations for all commissaries within the Pacific geographic region, ensuring compliance with agency policies, performance standards, and mission objectives. Administers and manages a multi-appropriation financial program, ensuring operations are aligned with complex Department of War (DoW) planning, budgeting, and funding requirements. Provides leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and staff regarding operational priorities, resource allocation, program implementation, and performance results. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for Assistant Area Director your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-14 Managing mission activities and multi-appropriation financial programs within DoW planning and funding frameworks. Experience leading major commissary operational programs including logistics, acquisition, systems, and facility planning. Experience conducting long-range studies, performance reviews, and risk analyses to improve organizational effectiveness. Coordinating crisis-response actions, executing confidential inquiries, and acting for the Area Director during absences. - Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. - Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Administrative Support Functions Organizational Leadership Retail Grocery Business and Trade Practices Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible:Yes, As determined by agency policy Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. 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. 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. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. PCS may be authorized. Most civilian PCS entitlements are now taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. More information is available at Civilian Relocation/PCS Tax Changes. In addition to regular salary (base + locality), positions in Guam are eligible for nonforeign area Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), which is exempt from federal income tax, and post differential. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility. A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.g., 40, 30, 20, etc.) may be considered 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.