THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE:              Program Monitor Title V

LOCATION:                         St. Thomas/ St. John District

Interested persons should contact: DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

                                                        careers@vide.vi

Deadline for applying:            January 20, 2017

Salary Range:                          $31,131      GRADE:  EC-22    STEP: 0

Union:                                     Support Staff Unit – (AFT)

DESCRIPTION

This is a standard position involving work monitoring and analyzing past and present programs and estimating future program activities.  An employee in this class participates in planning of the various programs.  They also plan and coordinate activities for assigned programs and prepare summary and monitoring reports and participate in budget planning for various program areas mandated by the Department.  Work is performed under the direction of a higher level officer, where general supervision is given.  Work is reviewed at least once weekly to verify completeness of assigned duties.

                 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Develops, installs and maintains program monitoring systems which provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities for the Virgin Islands Government;
• Advises management regarding matters, such as effective use of resources and methods for preventing capital being frozen;
• Participates in planning of agencies and department programs;
• Monitors various programs;
• Plans, coordinates and directs activities for Virgin Islands assigned programs;
• Prepares summary and monitoring reports and participates in budget planning for several program areas mandated by the Virgin Islands Government and the Federal Government;
• Conducts site visits as prescribed by the various program plans.
• Participates in program assessment and evaluation.
• Interprets Virgin Islands policies, programs and objectives, serves as liaison between Virgin Islands Government and project staff/sub-grantees;
• Analyzes operation of projects and recommends methods for improvement;
• Prepares and submits summary reports, indicating monitoring activities on projects or participants, including information about appropriateness of jobs, goals and objectives of the program.
• Conducts oral interviews on a group or individual basis with participants and Program Operators in order to ascertain that the goals and objectives of the programs are being
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and implement programs within federal guidelines;
• Knowledge and ability to conduct training and seminar sessions;
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques;
• Knowledge of basic mathematical functions;
• Ability to work productively with a program and/or management team;
• Ability to follow evaluation design;
• Ability to monitor and coordinate activities;
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Physical or Natural Sciences, Education, Research Methods or related fields.

                                                         Or

• A High School Diploma supplements with four years’ experience in program management or program monitoring related work.

Interested persons should apply by visiting our website at http://jobs.vide.vi and select the appropriate application for submission procedures.

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licensures, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

 ****DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, THE DEPARTMENT WILL NOTIFY ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ****

THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE:              Maintenance Field Supervisor

LOCATION:                         St. Croix District

Interested persons should contact:  DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES (340) 773-1095

Deadline for applying:            December 30, 2016

Salary Range:                          $34,467      GRADE:  SE-22     STEP: 0

Union:                                     United Steel Workers – (USW)

DESCRIPTION

This is highly skilled work in directing, supervising skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers, including students and other youth trainees in the areas of Carpentry, Masonry, and Roofing. General Construction, and building trades, including Plumbing, Electricity, Exterminating, Painting, Care of Grounds and Building Equipment, General Plant Maintenance and Repairs and Preventative Maintenance.  Work involves the application of specialized knowledge in the building trades, and is performed with considerable independence in accordance with standard and/or accepted trade practices. This position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director or Director of Maintenance and Plant Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Makes periodic inspection of plant facilities to determine facilities and repair needs, proper working condition and general operating efficiency;
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in one or more occupations;
• Studies production schedules and estimates man-hour requirements for completion of job assignments;
• Interprets and enforces company policies to subordinate employees;
• Enforces safety regulations;
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and work orders to employees and assigns duties;
• Establishes or adjust operations to meet time lines using knowledge of capacities of equipment, machines and personnel;
• Recommends measures to improve service, production, equipment performance and utilization and work conditions;
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems;
• Recommends or initiates effective personnel actions, such as commendations, promotions, and disciplinary measures;
• Assists in other employee training;
• Assists in estimate requisition, and inspection of materials, supplies and/or equipment for specific jobs;
• May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual section, activity centers, schools, divisions or other departments or agencies;
• Performs related work as required.                                                                                                                                                                       

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in the operation of hand tools normally used in construction, maintenance, landscaping, and other related e equipment;
• Skilled in the operation of power tools including circular saw, power drill, bench grinder, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, power floors cleaner, carpet shampoo machine, paint sprayer, power drain cleaner, chain saw, key machine and chemicals associated with maintenance and landscaping essential job functions;
• Skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles;
• Knowledge of federal and local safety practices and principles related to maintenance guidelines;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment and review and the training of staff in work procedures;
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, materials and supplies related to the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure (such as streets, underground lines);
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, materials and supplies related to parks, landscape areas and street trees;
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, equipment, materials and supplies related to the service and maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the work;
• Knowledge of techniques for effectively dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone;
•  Knowledge of inventory control practices and principles;
• Ability to maintain routine reports and to prepare trip records;
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor;
• Ability to work safely and reliably;
• Ability to work with specific instructions (either written, verbal physically demonstrated or diagrammed);
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to act in a courteous and professional manner at all times;
• Ability to read and write.

FACTOR II: SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• Requires supervision of maintenance employees;

• Employee works confers maintenance needs and goals of the VIDE to  a higher-level officers who describes scope of goals and daily objectives;

• Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with principals, activity center heads and supervisor;
• Work is reviewed through on-site visits, reports, and achievement of objectives;                                                                                                                                                                                   

FACTOR III: GUIDELINES

• USVI Traffic Safety Laws, Federal Safety Laws, and Departmental guidelines and procedures must be followed.
• Employee is expected to use knowledge acquired through specific instructions, and experience in making independent decisions.                                                                                                                                                                                

FACTOR IV: COMPLEXITY

Requires a combination of job functions using sound judgment to perform a variety of job tasks and supervision according to clearly prescribed instructions, standard practices, and procedures.

FACTOR V: SCOPE AND EFFECT

• The purpose of this work is to ensure the completion of maintenance goals in the buildings and infrastructure of all VIDE grounds.
• Requires responsibility for contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing routine work activities within a small organizational unit.

Errors at this level may have cumbersome consequences and are readily detected through frequent checking or inspection.

FACTOR VI: PERSONAL CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

• Requires personal contact with fellow employees, supervisors, administrators, work unit and in some cases students.

The purpose is to obtain, clarify, or give facts or information to aid in the production of accomplishing assigned tasks

FACTOR VII: PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with intermittent walking

• Requires medium to heavy work, including continuous physical exertion such as frequent bending, lifting or climbing.
  • The ability to handle cumbersome awkwardly shaped boxes;
  • The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects;
  • The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing;
  • The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object;
  • The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects;
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 70 pounds.

   

  FACTOR VIII: WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires performing regular job functions in an adverse working environment containing a combination of disagreeable elements which impact significantly upon the employee's capacity for completing work assignments.
  • Some goods may require special condition handling and storage, which may affect the working environment.
  • Some of the loading and unloading can be outdoors in all weathers.
• Workers normally wear protective clothing like safety shoes.
• Workers are required to adhere to standard safety regulations to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and successful completion of an approved course in building technology and facilities maintenance and at least six ( 6) years of progressively responsible supervision in building repairs, construction or plant maintenance and repair work;      

                                                                    OR

• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and eight ( 8) years progressively responsible role except at the journeyman level in two or more building trades such as plumbing/electrical wiring, carpentry, mechanical or refrigeration work, three (3) years of which should be in a supervisory capacity;

                                                                    OR

• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer II or its equivalent.

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licensures, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

 

THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE:              Director of Public Relations

LOCATION:                         St. Thomas/ St. John District

Interested persons should contact: DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

                                                        careers@vide.vi

Deadline for applying:            Until Filled

Starting Salary:                       $65,000.00

Union:                                     Exempt

 

DESCRIPTION
This is professional work that requires specialized and professional work in executing all associated functions of public relations for the Department. The individual will also be responsible for building, increasing, and maintain a positive public image of the Department by working with various members of the media. Individual must be able to work independently, be organized, be able to prioritize and meet deadlines. Work is reviewed in the form of conferences, special instructions, review of reports submitted and appraisals. Supervision for this position is received from the Commissioner.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Composes newspaper, radio, television, and other media releases, drafts and prepares department interpretive bulletins; articles for periodicals, pamphlets, brochures, spot announcements and script material;
• Prepares special reports, short talks and speeches for department officials.
• Maintains files of source materials; clips pertinent newspaper articles and preserve them for future reference.
• Responsible for photographic assignments and releases pictures to news media when necessary.
• Coordinate activities with advertising agencies, Government News Bureau, and public relations consultants.
• Manage and execute public relation events;
• Plan and manage an annual budget
• Assist in assessing and interpreting the public’s attitude toward the Department;
• Carry out involvement and information activities which earn public understanding and support;
• Promote the Department’s strengths/achievements, and its solutions to problems;
• Research and develop communication strategies;

• Promote the development of collaborative initiatives between the Department and external stakeholders;
• Performs other tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the technique of composing publications involving the compilation and processing of original and secondary data;
• Ability to perform with accuracy in abstracting source materials in checking and proof reading;
• Ability to work  under pressure and meet deadlines when necessary;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel and Access);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent organization skills;
• Ability to develop and plan various programs;
• Ability to speak persuasively;
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions;
• Ability to multi task;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;

• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position;
• Ability to write concise reports, carry out instructions and develop comprehensive plans with  minimum supervision;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in the field Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field and two (2) years or more of progressively responsible work where the primary aspects of employment where related to providing public relation services related support; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Journalism, Mass Communication or related field and five (5) years of progressively more responsible work where the primary aspects of employment where related to providing public relation services related support.

No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any other educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.”

 ****DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, THE DEPARTMENT WILL NOTIFY ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED

 FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ****