1144 - Commissary Management Series

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Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions the incumbents of which manage, supervise the management of, or advise on the operation of commissary stores or departments thereof, or overall commissary operations. These positions require primarily knowledge of commercial retail food merchandising and food store management.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Facility Manager In DemandIs In Demand International Facility Management Association (IFMA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Associate Service Executive (ASE) Is Not In Demand National Association of Service Managers (NASM) mostMost    
Certified Service Executive (CSE) Is Not In Demand National Association of Service Managers (NASM) someSome    
Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive (CHME) Is Not In Demand Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International someSome    
Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) Is Not In Demand International Society of Performance Improvement someSome    
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Is Not In Demand American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification Is Not In Demand National Retail Federation (NRF) mostMost    
Customer Service and Sales Certification Is Not In Demand National Retail Federation (NRF) mostMost    
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP) Is Not In Demand WorldatWork someSome    
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Strategic Planning Professional Level I Is Not In Demand Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) mostMost    
Strategic Management Professional Level II Is Not In Demand Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) someSome    
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost    
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Is Not In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1144 - Commissary Management Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential validates an individual's knowledge and competency to practice as a facility manager. The certification process is designed to assess competency in the field through work experience, education and a written exam. The comprehensive exam is designed to assess an applicant's knowledge and experience in areas necessary to be a successful facility manager such as operations and maintenance, project management, finance and business, leadership and strategy, environmental stewardship and sustainability, communication, emergency preparedness and business continuity, human factors, quality, real estate and property management and technology.

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Certified Performance Technologist (CPT). This certification recognizes professionals who have demonstrated the ability to use a systematic process to add value and produce measurable results while collaborating with stakeholders and working within the constraints of an organization. The eligibility requirements to apply for certification include a minimum of three years of experience in performance improvement or a related field, and a detailed description of work performed in multiple projects in a manner that demonstrates the use of each of the certifying agency's standards with attestations from internal/external clients or supervisors. All candidates for the certification must commit to the Code of Ethics. Once certified, performance improvement professionals must apply for re-certification every three years to maintain the CPT designation.

Click here to go to Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The CPIM designation is aimed at professionals involved in career fields such as Production and inventory management, Operations, Supply chain management, Procurement, Materials management, and Purchasing. Candidates must pass two examinations and agree to adhere to the APICS Code of Ethics.

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Click here to go to Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Retail Federation (NRF), Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification is an intermediate-level certification for professionals who provide customer support. The Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification assesses candidates’ selling skills and their ability to gain customer commitment. Candidates for the Advanced-level customer service and sales certification are required to earn the entry-level NRF Customer Service and Sales Certification first. Candidates must take a written exam.

Click here to go to Customer Service and Sales Certification COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Retail Federation (NRF), Customer Service and Sales Certification is an entry-level certification for professionals who provide customer support. The Customer Service and Sales Certification assesses candidates' core customer service skills that are applicable to a range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries. The Customer Service and Sales credential is recommended for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursuing a career in retail and other industries that value customer service skills. The certification exam measures candidates’ knowledge in the areas of products and services, customer needs, informing and educating customers, meeting customers' needs and providing ongoing support. Candidates must take a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is for individuals who possess the knowledge to understand and manage the integration and coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities. The CSCP takes a broad view of operations, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain, from supplier, through the company, to the end consumer. CSCP candidates must meet an experience, degree or credential eligibility requirement and pass a written exam.

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Click here to go to Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is for supply chain and procurement professionals with skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy, and risk compliance. Candidates must either have five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree or have three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) and must have a bachelor's degree. Candidates must also pass three written exams. Candidates who are Certified Purchasing Managers (CPMs) in good standing with a bachelor's degree only need to take a CPSM Bridge Exam.

Click here to go to Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Not Renewable

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) is a foundational-level credential and is a prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification. MSSC training and assessment addresses the need for employability and academic skills as well as technical skills. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at the 8th grade level of math and 9th grade level of English before attempting MSSC courses and assessments. There are no experiential or hands-on requirements for MSSC certification as it is expected that individual employers will determine those requirements based upon their own specific needs. MSSC does not require that individuals take MSSC courses prior to testing. Critical work functions and their related key activities for the CLA include: global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operation, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork and workplace behavior to solve problems, and using computers.

Click here to go to Strategic Planning Professional Level I COOL Snapshot page.

The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) Strategic Planning Professional Level I certification is for candidates that wish to bring together the latest strategic thinking concepts, strategic planning techniques and Balanced Scorecard best-practices. Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. It may also extend to control mechanisms for guiding the implementation of the strategy. Candidates must be a college graduate or have or 5 years' work experience in strategic planning or related field with a minimum of 2 years in an internal planning role or as a junior external planning consultant.

Click here to go to Strategic Management Professional Level II COOL Snapshot page.

The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) Strategic Management Professional Level II certification is for candidates who manage and use a comprehensive collection of ongoing activities and processes that organizations use to systematically coordinate and align resources and actions with mission, vision and strategy throughout an organization. Strategic management activities transform the static plan into a system that provides strategic performance feedback to decision making and enables the plan to evolve and grow as requirements and other circumstances change. Candidates must be a college graduate or have or 10 years' work experience in strategic planning or related field with a minimum of 5 as an experienced internal Executive or external Consultant leading multiple Strategic Planning assignments. Candidates must also hold a Strategic Planning Professional certification or meets all of its requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) COOL Snapshot page.

The CPSD is a mid-level credential for supply management professionals.

Click here to go to Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) is an entry-level HR credential. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of HR operations, recruitment and selection, benefits and compensation, human resource development and retention, employee relations, and health, safety and security. Candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates must take a written examination.

Click here to go to SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management COOL Snapshot page.

The CSCMP SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management is an entry-level credential for supply chain professionals. Candidates for the SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management certification must meet experience and education requirements determined by CSCMP. Candidates must also pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification is an intermediate-level credential for logistics managers. Candidates must have knowledge of a broad range of supply chain logistics areas. Candidates must pass a written exam.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

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NCCA

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ABSNC

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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