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Temporary Military Commissary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... commissary. This role is perfect for someone who is able to remain away for long periods of time ... Three (3) years' experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military ...

... commissary. This role is perfect for someone who is able to remain away for long periods of time ... Three (3) years' experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military ...

Temporary Cashier

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$11.25 - $15.25/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Watford City, ND · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Jamestown, ND · On-site

$12.75 - $17.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Jamestown, ND · On-site

$12.75 - $17.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

Temporary Clerk

Jamestown, ND · On-site

$12.75 - $17.75/hr

Paid Military Leave * Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store ... To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary ...

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How much do temporary military commissary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary military commissary in the United States is $37,912.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $44,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Commissary Contractor Monitor

Fort Liberty, NC • On-site, Remote


Defense Commissary Agency
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 10K+ employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 123 rated grocery stores

Recommended by students

Paid breaks

Uninterrupted breaks


$47K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Summary
Serves as the Commissary Contractor Monitor in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to Conduct quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance duties of specified commissary stocking, order-writing, custodial, receiving, holding and/or other contracted services performed in a commissary.
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Duties
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  • Conducts quality assurance inspections and contractor surveillance.
  • Provides comments and recommendations for additions, deletions, or changes to contractor services to ensure compliance with DeCA directives.
  • Approves or rejects contractor's work schedule and checks work for quality and timeliness.
  • Maintains the store's allocations program by such duties as designating to the contractor proper item shelf locations when shelf tags are missing or otherwise not identifiable.
  • Advises commissary or contracted order writers.
  • Acts as the commissary manager's representative during the night time hours to ensure government property is secure.

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Requirements
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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 may be required.
  • Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • May be 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/.
  • May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. 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.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications
You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information.
Experience: One (1) year of demonstrated knowledge of retail procurement and distribution methods; principles, procedures, and techniques of retail food merchandising and retail food store management; and developments in commercial retail food store items, equipment, and practices (specialized experience) equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.
Examples of qualifying experience include:
  • Conducting quality assurance inspections and contract surveillance duties specified commissary or retail grocery contract services.
  • Applying retail grocery store administration policies and procedures as they relate to established contracts.
  • Monitoring vendors and or contractors in a retail setting to ensure proper inventory.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), 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).
Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date:
  • Physical requirements: (1) The work requires some physical exertion to include long periods of standing, walking in commissary stores and storage areas, and recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.
  • 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.
    • For GS-6: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-5.
  • Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for 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:
  • Clerical and Administrative
  • Communication
  • Grocery Operations
  • Minimum Qualifications GS-06 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution)
  • Quality Assurance Practices

Overtime: Occasional
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered
Obligated Position: No
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.
Work environment: The work is mainly in the commissary retail store area, however, refrigerated storage areas, meat department operational areas, produce market operational areas, etc. are usually included to some extent. During inspections, there is a possibility of exposure to equipment noise and working around moving equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
Telework eligible: No
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.
  • The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. 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 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.
  • Position is truly temporary and meets the requirements of 5CFR 316.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.
  • Not selecting an eligibility.
  • Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as 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.
  • Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.

Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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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