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OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 01/30/2025

Announcement: 6600

Opening Date: 13 January 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1101-03

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time

Position: Assistant Category Manager - Uniforms Salary: $44,036 Annually

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters

DUTIES :

The position’s primary duty consists of office or non-manual work directly related to managing and supporting the general business operations of the Coast Guard Exchange uniform supply program. Supports the Uniform Program Category Manager in the strategic management of uniforms and insignia across all retail distribution channels including stores and ecommerce. Executes the procurement and distribution of uniforms to meet Coast Guard standards, customer expectations, and business goals. Analyzes sales and inventory data and supports assortment planning to maintain uniform assortments at the store level, based on the needs of local operational commands. Maximizes in-stock rates at the SKU level and manages product presentation standards in stores and online

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Works under the general supervision of the Uniform Program Category Manager and exercises independent judgment and approach in routine situations. Coordinates business actions with store operations teams and suppliers and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Primary duty requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgement on matters of business significance, applying well-established retailing techniques, procedures, and standards. Has authority to make independent choices free from immediate direction or supervision in implementing management policies and operating practices, or when deviating from established policies/procedures with a bias to our military uniform customers.

Performance is evaluated on business results, analytical skills, collaboration established individual performance objectives and ability to support strategic category initiatives.

Acquires a working knowledge of US Coast Guard Regulations pertaining to uniforms and insignia. Must obtain security clearance to access to the procurement and inventory systems of the Defense Logistics Agency. Provides consultation and expert advice regarding uniforms supply to management.

Attends Federal Government symposiums, visits manufacturing facilities and store locations as needed. Works closely with Region Managers and store managers to address and maximize in-stock opportunities. Performs work that affects operations to a substantial degree. Investigates and resolves significant matters related to uniforms supply on behalf of management. Advises management in planning long-term and short-term uniforms supply objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated .

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Minimum :

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. One year of retail merchandising, planning, buying or technical experience in a multi-store or ecommerce operation.

3. Demonstrated leadership experience.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

5. Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.

6. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

7. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

+ A total of 2 years’ retail experience to include buying, planning, merchandising, technical experience or

other work that enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of merchandising and buying practices

2. Knowledge of ERP, merchandise planning, or replenishment systems and processes.

3. Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

4. Experience in vendor negotiation or supplier management.

5. Relevant military experience.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

+ Paid Annual and Sick Leave

+ Holiday Pay

+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Flexible/Dependent Spending Account

+ Pension Plan

+ 401k Savings Plan

+ Life Insurance

+ Short Term/Long Term Disability

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Paid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION :

+ Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.

+ Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.

+ Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.

+ Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.

+ Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.

+ This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

Outside Candidates : To apply, please visit our website at https://shopcgx.com and click on “Careers” at bottom of the page. Internal Candidates: Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself/Talent/Career Center. Search by location or Job Title for:

Assistant Category Manager – Uniforms FT – 6600

Chesapeake, VA, US

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

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