Title: VIB Assistant Store Manager (Langley AFB) - #BVIIS003

State Role Title: VIB Specialist/Manager

Hiring Range: Range Low $40,000's - Low $50,000's

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays!

You never have to handle cash in our stores.

Job Duties

We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial, cleaning supplies and other commercial items to our customers. If you excel in a retail environment and meet the requirements below, apply for this job today. VIB provides quality jobs for qualified Virginians, especially for those who are blind. Grow opportunities for employment and advancement.

Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is a dynamic, ever evolving $50+ million social enterprise that offers challenging careers including production, services, retail, sales, customer service, fiscal, procurement, technology, and quality control. VIB is ISO-certified and prides itself on satisfying its customers while saving them money and advancing its mission to create great jobs for Virginians who are blind (or sighted). The Virginia Industries for the Blind is an enterprise division within DBVI. VIB is an accredited affiliate of the National Industries for the Blind, and a manufacturer and distributor of products and services provided under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and the Ability One Program.

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Base Supply Store (Langley AFB). 

The purpose of this position:

• Responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of VIB by promoting efficiency of supply store
  operations. 
• Responsible for supervision, staffing, planning, inventory management, promotion of store sales, and operational efficiency
  of the location.
• Empowers blind and visually impaired individuals in achieving their maximum level of gainful employment and career
  development. 
• Provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidates will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Retail operations experience
• Customer service experience

Abilities/Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to supervise people and use time effectively and efficiently. 
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce; skill in analyzing, problem solving and exercising good judgment in critical decision making. 
• Ability to interpret and apply policies associated with working in a retail environment to include customer service, merchandising, inventory control, federal Base Supply Store customer requirements, point of sale system operation and acceptable sources for replenishment and work to increase sales at stores while reducing operating expenses. 
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and agency personnel. 
• Good computer skills including Windows applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned and completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor

Additional Considerations:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience working in a military environment
• Experience working in a Federal Government environment

Special Instructions:

• Employment is contingent upon the selected candidate being able to pass a background check required for access to the military base.

Employees in non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan, leave, and holiday pay that is paid by VIB, as well as jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance. Employees additionally may enroll in other employee paid supplemental plans.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.