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Computer Assisted Ordering Technician


Job Location:

Havelock, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 19
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Serves as a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels which in turn determines optimum ordering quantities and ensures product availability for patrons.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.


Duties

  • Maintains the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current accurate data to ensure optimal order quantities are calculated necessary to sustain customer demands.
  • Uses radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory
  • Records and updates Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintains perpetual inventory and audits credits
  • Performs daily inventory audit of items not-in-stock and overwrite items
  • Evaluates stock levels of all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing the storage and display shelf locations shippers and warehouse.
  • Interfaces with all levels of management and deals directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO
Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under:
  • Duties and Qualifications
  • How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire if applicable)
  • How You Will be Evaluated

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.

Requirements
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 is required.
  • Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
  • Males born aftermust be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities at is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. 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.
  • Have salary paid through direct deposit.
  • 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.

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience using hand held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory; experience ensuring optimal shelf space allocation for available stock; ordering product; and/or maintaining a perpetual inventory.
OR
Education: Four (4) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business secretarial technical school junior college college or university. Transcripts are required if relying on education in whole or in part to qualify. See Required Documents for more information.
OR
Combination of experience and education: To calculate the combination divide your total months of experience by 12 then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100% you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education.

Examples of qualifying experience include:


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).

Physical requirements: (1) Work may be performed in the freeze and chill boxes exposing incumbent to extremes in temperature. Must be able to wear any/all protective clothing provided such as freezer gear. (2) Must be able to lift items up to 40 lbs without assistance. Physical exertion such as long periods of standing bending lifting carrying and reaching while searching for stock and replenishing shelves is required. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the positions competencies (knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics).

  • Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)


Overtime: Occasional
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
Obligated Position: No
Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No DoD criteria not met.
Work environment: A significant amount of work is performed in the warehouse which is often drafty and noisy and special precautions must be used while working around material handling equipment. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions.
Telework eligible: No
Remote work eligible: No

Education

USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY.

You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


Required Experience:

IC