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Operations Assistant

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRMA NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES CHICAGO, IL SPECIALTY REATIL N92

Summary

This position is located in Specialty Retail Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station, Great Lakes, Illinois.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/06/2026 to 03/13/2026
Salary
$21 to - $21 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Great Lakes, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12904793
Control number
860187000

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Clarification from the agency

INTERNAL TO MWR SPECIALTY RETAIL GREAT LAKES, IL

Duties

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Facility Operations:

25% I. Incumbent assists Specialty Retail Managers with daily facility operations. Responsible for ensuring appropriate food inventories are maintained, stock is properly rotated, physical inventories are performed monthly, and orders are placed for food and beverage supplies for each facility on a recurring basis, as directed by the facility manager. Incumbent ensures that temperature log sheets are being maintained in accordance with food and sanitation procedures.

25% 2. Assures that all facilities are operating as scheduled and according to policies and procedures prescribed by the manager. Leads the direction of all staff on assigned shift during the absence of the facility manager. Is required to cover cashier shifts as needed.

10% 3. Incumbent helps identify and resolve problems or deficiencies in programs, activities, and patron needs. Incumbent works with manager, recommends and implements changes within the framework of budget limitations. Develops and submits to the manager recommendations to improve or modify service.

Administrative Functions:

20% I. Incumbent runs facility reports, make changes to the POS register system, and trains new hires on the proper operation of the POS System to include the recording of sales. Incumbent maintains inventory cost sheets for each facility to track price changes for end month inventories. Incumbent also ensures all funds are secured according to operating procedures, and prepares DARS and cash drops as needed.

10% 2. Incumbent makes change for the cashiers as needed from assigned master change fund. Inspects facilities and reports any disorderly findings to facility manager. Ensures that every employee maintains their assigned work station in a clean and sanitary condition.

5% 3. Incumbent is involved as the timekeeper in Kronos. Helps facility manager maintain and correct employee timecards, enter approved leave, and in the absence of the manager, submit payroll as required. Provides administrative support in the central office to include answering vendor and patron questions as required, relaying employee concerns to the manager, and dealing with internal departments, including but not limited to, accounting and other area managers.

5% 4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license at all times.
  • Must be a current employee in the Great Lakes Specialty Retail Department to apply.
  • Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

Must possess a working knowledge of food service industries, including some experience in administration and knowledge of proper sanitation requirements gained through actual experience.

Must become proficient with RecTrac Point of Sale and reporting system.

Must be alert for continuing improvements, be tactful, possess considerable initiative, and be willing and capable of assuming complete responsibility.

Must be dependable, courteous and friendly and be able to effectively and harmoniously work with employees, supervisors and patrons.

Must possess a valid driver's license at all times.

Education

This position doe not have a positive education requirement

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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