Operations Manager

Location: Petersburg, Virginia (Fort Gregg-Adams)

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: Competitive Wage Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of an Operations Manager at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

The Operations Officer is responsible for management of all site business areas and organizational activities, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and directing personnel to accomplish the site goals, objectives, and mission requirements.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervises all first line supervisors and employees to ensure all Skookum policies, procedures, and standards are met and understood for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensures employees are adequately trained to complete jobs in a safe manner; Leads, trains, develops, and supervises sections to complete scheduled work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains exceptional relationships with customers, contract officials, and contracting officers representing customers.
• Audits and responds to customer comments and complaints to ensure quality issues are corrected within contract and Skookum policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors existing methods of operations and document control to ensure efficiency of operations, and seeks out opportunities to improve operations.
• Ensures documentation of employee performance, maintenance of Ability One program requirements and completion of annual evaluations and disciplinary corrective actions in accordance with Skookum Policies, Customer Contracts, and State and Federal Laws.
• Maintains Skookum's core values for humanitarianism and employment of people with disabilities.
• Monitors and ensures top quality and safety of work performance.
• Overseas preparation of work schedules.
• Prepares deliverables and other required reports.
• Adheres to security, quality, and performance standards specified in the contract/customer requirements.
• Coordinates with senior customer contacts and other contractors in performance of work.
• Authorizes IJO (Individual Job Orders) and subcontracts to the limits set by Skookum policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Construction/Project Management related field preferred.
• 5 years' experience with Facilities Maintenance/Work Control.
• 5 years' experience in multi-functional logistics.
• Ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook daily.
• Should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of project management principals.
• Experience managing risk, tracking, and following up on multiple issues.
• Experience developing and implementing program and project plans and the ability to successfully operate and navigate contract requirements.
• Excellent customer service, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Reading and understanding contract requirements as well as interacting with military and government officials daily is required.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move more than 40 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email.