Deputy Project Manager at Bering Straits Native Corporation

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SUMMARY

Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC (BSPS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Deputy Project Manager for U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The Deputy Project Manager will be responsible for the protection of federally owned/leased facilities. This position will oversee and schedule the observation and reporting activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel. The Deputy Project Manager will oversee the preservation of order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises; oversee access control to client site and facility through the admittance process; oversee the monitoring of entrances and exits and the prevention of unapproved OR unlawful entry; oversee and schedule operations and personnel that patrol assigned site on foot OR in vehicle, check for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; manage the protection of evidence OR scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, OR security investigations; monitor and review logs OR reports as requested. May be exposed to stressful situations. The Deputy Project Manager the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other designated client personnel. Primary point of contact for all employees and corporate entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acting for the Project Manager in his or her absence (the Deputy Project Manager has the same responsibilities as the Project Manager when acting in that role).
• Implementing, monitoring, and upgrading the Quality Control Plan.
• Identifying potential security risks and vulnerabilities and assisting in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.  Lead the response to security incidents, working closely with the incident response team.
• Ensuring that security policies, procedures, and guidelines are documented and communicated.
• Ensuring that the workforce complies with the contract requirements.
• Wearing appropriate business attire.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• United States citizen OR Lawful Resident who is a current member of OR has an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age; fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing English due to nature of the position. A “Standardized Literacy Test” which measures an individual’s written and verbal understanding of the English language must be administered prior to employment.
• Have a minimum of two years of Security/Law Enforcement experience OR 2 years of Honorable service with the US Armed Forces.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal, and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to provide quality Customer Service.
• Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
• Ability to work independently OR as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position which may include long periods of sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, OR driving with OR without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to see, hear, and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.
• Must be reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Must have reliable transportation and current Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain OR possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit necessary.
• Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable, complete required training and pass examination.

Preferred

• United States citizen or alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or employment as evidenced by Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or substantial and credible law enforcement, military or business management experience that demonstrates his or her capacity to effectively manage a security force of the size and scope as described in the Scope of Work and Post Hours Summary
• Minimum of five years of specialized experience, including supervisory experience in law enforcement or a security related field and project development and implementation from inspection to deployment; expertise in the management and control of budgets and resources using complex reporting mechanisms; and demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts or subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Guard/clearance card, gun/OC/Baton permit, CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. Firearm training and qualification is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires and supervises direct reports.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

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