Title: VIB Assistant Store Manager- ATF HQ - #BVIIS072

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 – 4:30, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays!

Job Duties:

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. 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 AbilityOne Program.

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager-ATF HQ (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives). The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of VIB by promoting efficiency of supply store and gift shop operations. Requires supervision, staffing, planning, inventory management, promotion of stores, and operational efficiency of the location. Empowers blind and visually impaired individuals in achieving their maximum level of gainful employment and career development and provide excellent customer service and retail opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience-

Retail operations and customer service experience.

Skills/Abilities-

Good computer skills including Windows applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Skill in analyzing, problem solving and exercising good judgment in critical decision making.

Ability to interpret and apply AbilityOne, Federal, and State policies and to 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. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.

Additional Considerations:

Experience working in a military environment and 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 ATF for building access.

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.

This role is defined as “direct labor”. Federal law requires VIB to fill at least 75% of its direct labor roles with qualified candidates who are blind. If you are qualified and meet the definition of blindness below, please apply.

Blindness is defined as “a central visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses or visual acuity if better than 20/200 is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision in the better eye to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees. If you are qualified and meet this medical requirement, you will receive preference for this job and compete against other qualified applicants who meet this definition. If no application from a qualified person who is blind is received, this job may be filled by a qualified person who is not blind. If selected for this job based on this preference, you will receive a conditional offer of employment until medical documentation is received validating your vision impairment. Must be a US Citizen or have been a US resident for 5 years.

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.