Assistant Project Manager

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Project Manager for our contract on Fort Bliss in Texas.

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.

 

• Oversee the administration and supervision of Federal detainees, ensuring the union contract staff observe all rights and privileges in accordance with contract, PBNDS, ACA and other required standards
• Act as primary liaison with ICE Officials and meeting as necessary to promote operational efficiency
• Prepare monthly report to the COR on accomplishments/issues/staffing changes etc.
• Monitor staff attendance and scheduling to ensure there are no open posts and to minimize OT
• Review disciplinary recommendations from Shift/Operational Supervisors, as well as from the HR teams and coordinate with corporate entities for implementation
  • Coordinating with all leadership in all disciplinary matters that may affect security clearances
• Counseling employees on performance deficiencies as necessary
• Reporting Operational, Administrative, and Logistical issues to Operations Manager
• Oversee and ensure all training is completed and accurately recorded in preparation of audits and inspections
  • Oversee preparation of monthly training topics/information and testing for all staff
• Ensure all in-service is completed per PBNDS and submitted to the COR as necessary
• Complete yearly evaluation of the supervisory personnel
• Reviews all yearly staff evaluations
• Reviews all incidents and accidents and ensure documentation to the COR

 

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

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in supervisory roles with prisons and/or detention centers
• Experience directing, training, scheduling, and motivating personnel
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all clearances and identification requirements
• Understanding of federal contractor requirements and ability to adhere and manage
• Experience working with and managing union personnel

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Self-motivated
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to give and receive direction and follow up to ensure personnel meet contract requirements
• Flexibility in required duties
• Must be able to handle stress and work in high pressure environments
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, with customers, and with high level VIPs
• Detail oriented with the ability to efficiently analyze and organize significant amounts of information

Preferred

• Experience directly managing prison operations or federal detention centers under DHS

 

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