Project Manager at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Pecos, Texas

Job Description:

Paragon Professional Services (PPS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is

currently seeking a qualified Project Manager. The candidate will be

performing all facets of the project to include business management, contract management,

budget tracking, and other various tasks as assigned.

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.

 Provide a single point of contact for coordination with Government and execution of

DHS-ICE directives.

 Ensure PBNDS 2011 and ACA standards are communicated to the work force, and that

performance-based standards are met in every aspect of services provided.

 Document ICE and ERO metrics.

 Meeting weekly with the COR to review performance and to plan improvements.

 Monitoring and reporting compliance with the staffing plan.

 Providing effective administrative support.

 Ensuring the Quality Control Plan is executed effectively.

 Monitoring and mentoring subordinate managers, Supervisors, and Detention Officer

performance.

 Ensuring Facility Security and Control performance measures are achieved.

 Ensuring delivery of the Monthly Activity Report that summarizes staffing, activities,

and performance for the previous month.

 Ensuring the annual review of emergency plans, post orders.

 Ensuring contract compliance through close supervision of Operations and

Administration.

 Drafting replies to client-identified performance concerns; devising Plans of Action to

address and identified performance discrepancy.

 Conducting unannounced, random shift-by-shift inspections to verify logs, records,

procedures, and qualifications of Officers assigned to posts.

 Reporting Operational, Administrative, and Logistics issues to Corporate.

 Notifying appropriate ICE authorities/Corporate of all disciplinary matters, health

concerns, etc., which may affect clearance eligibility.

 Act as a member of the selection panel for management and Supervisory positions.

 Issuing final disciplinary measures; Informing Union of such actions, ensuring

appropriate representation is provided to employees.

 Managing and coordinating Detention, Transportation and Food Service, and

Commissary Operations for federal detention facility in accordance with PBNDS 2011,

ACA Standards, Facility Policies and Procedures, and various other Federal directives

and regulations.

 Overseeing the administration and supervision of federal detainees, ensuring that

contract staff observes all rights and privileges afforded to detainees.

 Conducting investigations as necessary of incidents involving detainees and employees

 Tracking Deliverables; providing required reports.

 Providing annual performance appraisals of all subordinate managers.

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)

 Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline and at least 10 years of related

detention management experience. 10 years of supervisory experience in relevant field

maybe substituted for degree requirement.

 Must demonstrate at least 4 years of work experience in working with ICE National

Detention Standards, and/or ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards

 Must have at least 4 years of project management experience managing a secure

detention/correctional facility.

 Must meet ACA requirements and possess a valid ACA Certified Corrections Manager

CCM) Certificate

 Must have current DHS public trust T1 or T2 Security Clearance

 Must demonstrate at least 4 years of work experience related to working with labor

unions and responding to union grievances

 Must be able to pass a physical examination and fitness test based upon government and

company standards.

 Certifications related to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

 Applicant must have knowledge, skills, abilities and characteristics that display sound

leadership principles for operating a complex and fast paced operation with several

hundred staff and stakeholders.

 Applicant must demonstrate having knowledge and understanding ICE National

Detention Standards/Performance Based National Detention Standards and compliance

components

 Applicant must demonstrate having knowledge and understanding of ACA standards.

 Must have proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word,

Excel, Power-Point and Outlook.

 Applicant must be proficient in writing reports of up to 10 pages involving incidents,

proposals and corrective actions.

Preferred

 Masters Degree or PhD in appropriate disciplines

 Fluent in Spanish

 ACA Certified Correctional Executive (CCE)

 Certifications in Leadership from accredited educational insitutions or organizations.

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 responding to emergency situations such as physical assaults, and medical

emergencies.

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 a detention facility setting. Employee will potential be subjected to

encountering situations such as physical acts of violence, emergency incidents involving

medical emergencies and fires. The job could potentially entail long periods of standing

and long exposure to natural elements, such as hot and cold temperatures, rain and wind.

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 DHS 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.