Title: VIB Assistant Supervisor- Norfolk ServMart #BVIIS131

State Role Title: VIB Specialist/Manager

Hiring Range: Anticipated salary low $40,000s - mid $40,000s

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Welcome to Virginia Industries for the Blind

To employ and develop Virginians who are blind, visually impaired or deaf/blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services.

Job Duties:

*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date”.

VIB is seeking a VIB Assistant Supervisor- Norfolk ServMart to be responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of VIB by leading the day-to-day operations of the Norfolk ServMart team.

This position is responsible for:

• Supervision.
• Staffing.
• Procurement.
• Receiving.
• Stocking
• Inventory management.
• Merchandising.
• Transactional purchases
• Overall operational efficiency of the location. 

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

This is a subcontracted, commercial contract position.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience -

• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• General Warehousing and or retail experience.
• Customer Service experience
• Independent decision-making experience
• Experienced with Point-of-Sale Systems.

Skills/Abilities-

• Ability to function in a fast paced, sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with or without adaptive technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical Thinking skills to be able to use logic and reason to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing business needs.
• Ability to listen and respond to customer service requests while maintaining accurate records.
• Able to lift and carry 30 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend and lift in a repetitive manner throughout the workday.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to stand for six to eight hours.
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

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