Title: Store Manager Norfolk - #BVIIR008

State Role Title: VIB Specialist/Manager

Hiring Range: Hiring range low $50,000s – high $60,000s

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

VIB provides quality jobs for qualified Virginians, especially for those who are blind.  Growth, opportunities for employment and advancement.

Job Duties:

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

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.

VIB Is seeking a Store Manager - Norfolk to be responsible for the implementation of the goals and objectives of VIB by promoting efficiency of supply store operations.

The incumbent will perform the following:

• This position reports directly to the Regional Manager.
• This position is responsible for 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. 
• Provide excellent customer service and retail opportunities.

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

Employees hired in these positions will follow the federal holiday schedule and their typical schedule will be Monday - Friday days. However, these positions require the flexibility to work off hours when the Navy requires deliveries outside of our normal work hours. That could include a short period of time over the weekend or on a holiday.

Minimum Qualifications:

The idea candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in store set up and maintenance.
• Experience building and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Experience in supervising and training employees.
• Must provide a clean driving record from DMV
• Strong retail management and operations experience.
• Supervisory experience
• Customer service experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Ability to and use time effectively and efficiently. 
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce.
• Ability to interpret and apply AbilityOne, Federal and State policies. 
• Abilities related to working in a retail environment to include customer service, inventory control, customer requirements, computer system operation and acceptable sources for replenishment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and agency personnel. 
• Ability to work to increase sales at store while reducing operating expenses. 
• Ability to use Google calendar to manage tasks and schedule. 
• Skill in analyzing, problem solving and exercising good judgment in critical decision making. 
• Good computer skills including Windows application such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  
  

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working in a military environment.

Special Instructions

• Employment is contingent upon the selected candidate being able to pass a background check required for access to the Base.
• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. 
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114.

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.

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.