Project Manager | CDC | **NOT AN IT ROLE**
- Columbus, MS, United States
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Job Descriptions:
Tommy Nobis Center Mission: Empowering People Through Employment
Vision: Tommy Nobis Center envisions supportive communities where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to work.
Tommy Nobis Center is a Veteran Friendly Employer
Position Summary:
The Project Manager’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of Mail Screening and delivery to CDC facilities as well as supervising and handling all personnel matters for CDC employees who are employed in the CDC contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for contract compliance as well as all federal and regulations including AbilityOne requirements.
The Project Manager reports to the Vice President, Business Operation. Must pass PIV Clearance & and have a clean MVR.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will ensure that customer issues are addressed and the management, direction, planning, training and other functions necessary for an effective mail and distribution service operation are performed based on the statement of work.
- Act as a liaison to the designated COR on a daily basis.
- Ensures all employees perform assigned duties to meet all contract requirements, including, but not limited to, mail pick-up, sorting and delivery.
- Studies and creates standardized procedures to improve efficiency of operations and work performance.
- Must have knowledge and experience screening of all of types of mail to determine threat assessment.
- Responsible for submitting monthly logs to Program Support Center (PSC).
- Prepares and posts work schedules to ensure employees begin/end duty assignments on time. Adjusts schedules and obtains back up coverage as needed.
- Provides training which may include visual, written and/or oral instructions or a combination thereof.
- Makes sure employees are trained and follow all safety protocols with regard to operations, vehicles, and maintenance requirements.
- Conduct interviews & candidate selection for open positions.
- Assigns duties, examines work for accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Provides feedback to the President, Business Operation on all personnel, performance and/or operational matters.
- Randomly checks amount of postage computed for outgoing mail according to weight and classification for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Conducts inspection, follow-ups, inquiries, observation, and by verification of individual subordinate reports, to verify: all outgoing mail is processed on the same day as received; all misrouted mail reaches its destination within 2 working days after receipt; resolution of all complaints within 24 hours of receipt; and all mailstops are completed per contract specifications.
- Prepares composite reports to document that all actions listed in the above paragraph are completed as prescribed.
- Shipments with Biological Materials are removed from the mail stream for special handling.
- Follows all security/safety required protocols as required by contractor, employer, and Scope of Work.
- Researches and reports any problems in meeting terms of contract immediately to the VP, Business Operation.
- Manages the CDC contract budget under the supervision of the VP, Business Operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must maintain a good attendance record.
Qualifications:
- Must Pass PIV Clearance & DOT Physical
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business) and 5 years of government mailroom experience, or a high school diploma with 10+ years government mailroom experience
- Ability to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must have experience screening of all of types of mail.
- Must have experience in determining all chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense threats (CBNRE): knowledgeable of emergency response protocol.
- Good computer skills.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
- Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Must pass drug screen and background check.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business) and 5 years of government mailroom experience, OR a high school diploma with 10+ years government mailroom experience
Special Skills/Abilities:
Interpersonal:
- High level of interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contract contacts and professionals.
Written Communications:
- Strong written communication skills required maintaining quality documentation and effectively communicating with a broad range of individuals and agencies including individuals who do not process oral communication well.
Analytical:
- Strong analytical skills needed to analyze various job tasks and develop strategies to train individuals in these tasks.
Oral Communications:
- Strong organization skills needed to prioritize all aspects of contract operations.
- Clearly communicates needs of job and advocates for self.
- Ability to communicate and present information informally and formally.
Leadership:
- Strong leadership qualities required to supervise employees and effectively interact with varying levels of site personnel.
Organizational:
- Strong organizational skills needed to prioritize all aspects of contract operations.
Problem-Solving
- Strong problem solving skills required to develop strategies to overcome obstacles and problems.
Equipment
- Will identify need for adaptive aids or modifications of equipment at work site. Use of a computer, printer, copier, fax and telephone.
Other Qualifications or Requirements:
Mental Effort:
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and coordinate all aspects of contract operations.
- Ability to make judgment decisions in following established guidelines.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time; ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Have a full range of motion in upper and lower body.
- Be able to reach overhead.
- Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
- Good hand dexterity.
- Good eyesight.
Visual Effort:
- Environment is a well-lighted facility requiring average amount of visual effort. Adaptable to driving conditions - vision correctable to 20/20.
Safety:
- Follows all prescribed safety regulations to diminish accidents.
- Understanding of OSHA safety requirements.
- Knowledge of evacuation procedures and the whereabouts of exits and fire extinguishers.
- Immediately report circumstances you consider may present a hazard to yourself and others.
- Report any accident whether minor or major.
Declaration:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Required Experience:
Qualifications:
- Must Pass PIV Clearance & DOT Physical
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business) and 5 years of government mailroom experience, or a high school diploma with 10+ years government mailroom experience
- Ability to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must have experience screening of all of types of mail.
- Must have experience in determining all chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense threats (CBNRE): knowledgeable of emergency response protocol.
- Good computer skills.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
- Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Must pass drug screen and background check.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business) and 5 years of government mailroom experience, OR a high school diploma with 10+ years government mailroom experience
Keyword: clerk,general clerk,disabilities,abiityone
From: Tommy Nobis Center
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Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Perform interviews
- Inspection
- Heavy lifting
- Emergency response
- Computer skills
- CPR
- First Aid
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Documentation
- Analytical skills
- Leadership
- Supervise crew
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Tolerate sitting for long periods
- Adaptability