VIB Supply Store Associate - Langley - #BVIIS068

Title: VIB Supply Store Associate - Langley - #BVIIS068

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: Mid $30,000s-up to low $40,000s comm w/ experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays! You never have to handle cash in our stores.

We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial and cleaning supplies and other commercial items to our customers. If you excel in a retail environment and meet the requirements below, apply for this job today.

Job Duties:

*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date”.

To employ and develop Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf/blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services.

We are seeking to fill Supply Store Associate - Langley. The incumbent will perform the following:

The purpose of the position:

• Perform stock clerk, cashier, and customer service duties utilizing an automated point-of-sale system
• Responsibilities include cash register operation
• Providing customer service and assistance with special orders
• Receiving merchandise
• Stocking shelves
• Quality assurance
• Material movement
• Other duties in support of the operation of the Base Supply Store

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Customer service experience

Abilities/Skills:

• Demonstrated problem-solving and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with internet, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office software
• Ability to perform duties independently without direct supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours

Additional Consideration:

• General warehousing and/or retail experience.
• Experience working in a military environment.

Special Instructions

Employment is contingent upon the selected candidate being able to pass a background check required for access to the military base.

This position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act, otherwise known as non-classified. Non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan (separate from the Virginia Retirement System), leave, and holiday pay that is paid by VIB, as well as jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance. Employees additionally may enroll in other employee paid supplemental plans.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.


Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.