Assistant Commandant / Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Commandant / Assistant Operations Manager

Title : Assistant Commandant / Assistant Operations Manager

State Role Title : Security Officer IV

Hiring Range : Minimum Starting Salary of $60,000 - Negotiable

Pay Band : 4

Agency : Department of Military Affairs

Location : Commonwealth Challenge

Job Duties

About the Agency : The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment. Purpose of Position : Supervises Team Leaders / Shift Supervisors and the daily execution of cadet training, Military Science curriculum development and execution and curriculum / execution of Core Components requirements (Physical Fitness / Leadership / Followership / Service to Community). The incumbent of this position will work 2nd shift (1 : 00pm-9 : 30pm) as well as weekends, rotating shifts, and overtime as directed. This position reports directly to the Commandant.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be willing and able to work 2nd shift (1 : 00pm-9 : 30pm) as well as weekends, rotating shifts, and overtime as directed; Must be familiar with military standards for Drill & Ceremony and physical training; Must be able to meet the following physical requirements : running (at least one mile), push-ups, sit-ups, and ability to stand for long periods of time; Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management : organization, planning, staffing, training, and reporting within Operations Department; Ability to input cadet information into a cloud-based platform / database; Ability to plan, direct, develop internal procedures and coordinate program and administrative activities within the Operations; Ability to supervise, evaluate operational situations, and analyze data and facts in preparation for administrative and policy decisions; Interpersonal skills required Must be able to build and maintain successful working relationships with both adults and students from all backgrounds; Ability to communicate and coordinate cadet parent / guardian matters / issues; Ability to analyze and evaluate cadet conduct and discipline; Ability to hold operations staff accountable for meeting standards of conduct, policy and procedures / SOPs; Ability to evaluate student conduct / misconduct to determine and execute the best course of action; Ability to communicate policy and procedure effectively; Previous supervisory experience (to include hiring, employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions) required; Capable of performing clerical functions and above working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Demonstrated supervisory and performance management experience required; Operations Management experience required; Experience working with at-risk youth; Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Leadership gained through senior career military service; Extensive experience successfully supervising five or more employees; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers are subject to any of the following : -Extensive criminal background check -CPS Check -Pre-employment drug screening -Employment reference checks -Virginia DMV Driver Alert System -Pre-employment physical examination Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsement within eleven (11) months of hire, and must maintain a valid CDL for the duration of employment thereafter. Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Regulatory standards, including, but not limited the use of a respirator. Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment. The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and / or resume. AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and / or non-recurring. This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name : Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone : (804) 313-1694

Email : loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil