Title: VIB Receiver/Driver - Ft. Belvoir - #BVIIS175

State Role Title: VIB Associate

Hiring Range: Post mid $40,000s up to mid $50,000s

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

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.  We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial and 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.

Job Duties:

VIB is seeking a receiver/driver for our Ft. Belvoir Base Supply Center location.

The purpose of this position:

• Perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving incoming shipments of merchandise. 
• Driving a box truck to provide timely, courteous delivery of goods as needed to customers.
• Responsibilities may also include:
  • Forklift operation and material movement.
  • Cash register operation.
  • Providing customer service.
  • Stocking shelves
  • Other duties in support of the operation of the Base Supply Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 
• General warehousing, delivery service and/or retail experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate up to a 25ft Box Truck.
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to repeatedly and frequently lift to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack/forklift.

The responsibilities of the receiver/driver include delivery between stores as well as customers on and off base.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working in a federal or military environment.

Special Instructions

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check for access to the military base.

This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and is otherwise known as non-classified. Non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan (separate from the Virginia Retirement System), 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, AmeriCorps, 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 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.