Sales Associate Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-042 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $18.00 to $18.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 7/28/2025 Close Date 8/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

The purpose of this position is to support all of the retail operations and perform duties in all areas of the Midshipmen Store, Gift Shop, Barbershop, Uniform Store, Online Store, or any other retail operation within NABSD.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizenship is required in order to obtain the necessary Tier 3 Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.

Duties

Customer Service and Retail Duties - Achieves daily profitable sales goal by providing exemplary customer service to include greeting, professional appearance, positive attitude, and approaching the customer, suggestive selling and adding on. Must project the best image of USNA, in addition, must comply with the Public Affairs Office. Receives special order requests from authorized patrons and assists customers if needed. Incumbent prices special order merchandise and notifies customers when special order merchandise is received. Assists customers in locating merchandise throughout the retail stores. Assists in outfitting each new class of midshipmen in the summer of each year and throughout the year as required by directives from higher authority. Incumbents will issue, pack boxes, work issue stations fitting clothing, check-out and processing midshipmen through sales store terminals as required. Completes retail reports and submits to management.

Point of Sales (POS) and Specialized Systems - Operates the point-of-sale terminal verifying that all merchandise is properly scanned, verifies retail price, verifies product information, processes proper type of sale/ return in terminal, properly secures credit card information and delivers receipt to customer. Secures register funds daily, verifying all monies for the day and delivers cash to assigned terminal. At the end of workday, counts/verifies all cash, checks, bank charges, midshipmen charges and deposits same in drop safe per instructions, reconciles accounts.
Inventory - Stocks and maintains the sales floor according to daily sales plan. Stays current with merchandise assortment. Assists management with pricing when needed. When warehouse shipments are received, incumbent will check in merchandise, stock shelves, and assist in the maintaining the visual displays. Performs duties of repacking cartons, labeling cartons with proper counts, working with SKUs, and descriptions of merchandise for transfer to the warehouse and other retail operations. Incumbent also transports packages to / from the warehouse using the department van. Incumbent will also conduct spot inventories as assigned during the year. Supports management during inventory and performs other tasks related to the retail operation within NABSD.

General duties - Maintains housekeeping standards such as dusting, vacuuming, and taking out trash. Provides on the
job training to new sales store clerks as needed. Incumbent may be asked to transfer to another retail location as
needed. Supports the business hours during the week and may include weekend shifts and holidays. Supports the safety
and health program. Promotes employee involvement to identify and eliminate safety/health hazards in order to ensure
an accident-free environment. Supports EEO policies and communicating support of those policies to all coworkers.

Maintains all USNA, DOD, DON, and NABSD required training.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance – requires 18 years of age
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
  • Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
1. Incumbent must possess a minimum 6 months of customer service experience. Experience working in a retail
setting is preferred.
2. Incumbent must have the ability to multi-task and learn new skills. Experience working in a fast-paced
environment preferred.
3. Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of point-of sales (POS) preferred.
4. Experience performing inventory duties, such as restocking sales floor, conducting physical counts, assisting with
inventory control procedures, etc.

Additional information

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the
selection process. Please be advised that applications received after Noon on the closing date listed above will not be considered.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements.

Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. All selections are contingent on
obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background
check.

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit as specified in the negotiated agreement.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

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

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.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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

Required Documents

Varies - Review "Additional Information"

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/

Online Application:https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/application-for-federal-employment-of-612/

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

Next steps

All applicants must submit an application US via the https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/website, and will receive an email confirming submission.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.