Project Manager | CDC | NOT AN IT ROLE

Tommy Nobis Center•Columbus, MS

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees daily mail screening and delivery operations at CDC facilities and supervises personnel matters for employees working under the CDC contract. The role is responsible for contract compliance, applicable federal regulations, and AbilityOne requirements. The Project Manager reports to the Vice President, Business Operation. The position ensures customer concerns are addressed and that management, planning, direction, training, and other functions support an effective mail and distribution service in accordance with the statement of work. Responsibilities include serving as the daily liaison to the designated COR, maintaining staffing and schedules, training employees, monitoring work quality and timeliness, and managing the contract budget under the Vice President’s supervision. The role also handles mail threat screening, reporting, safety and security compliance, and contract performance documentation. The job requires PIV clearance, a DOT physical, a clean motor vehicle record, and successful drug screening and background checks. The work includes computer and office-equipment use, driving-related visual requirements, and physical activity such as standing, sitting, lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds, reaching overhead, and working in various positions for extended periods.

Requirements

Pass PIV clearance and a DOT physical.
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business and five years of government mailroom experience, or a high school diploma and at least 10 years of government mailroom experience.
Experience screening all types of mail.
Experience identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense threats (CBNRE) and knowledge of emergency response protocols.
Good computer skills.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Pass a drug screen and background check.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contract contacts and professionals.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to maintain quality documentation and communicate with a broad range of individuals and agencies.
Analytical skills to assess job tasks and develop training strategies.
Organization skills to prioritize contract operations and communicate job needs.
Ability to communicate and present information informally and formally.
Leadership skills to supervise employees and interact effectively with personnel at varying levels.
Problem-solving skills to develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and coordinate contract operations.
Ability to make judgment decisions while following established guidelines.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods, reach overhead, and work in positions such as stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods.
Full range of motion in the upper and lower body, good hand dexterity, and good eyesight; vision must be correctable to 20/20 for driving conditions.
Understanding of OSHA safety requirements, evacuation procedures, and workplace hazard and accident reporting.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily mail screening and delivery operations at CDC facilities and supervise personnel matters for employees assigned to the CDC contract.
Ensure customer issues are addressed and provide management, direction, planning, and training for an effective mail and distribution service in accordance with the statement of work.
Serve as a daily liaison to the designated COR.
Ensure employees perform assigned duties and meet contract requirements, including mail pickup, sorting, and delivery.
Develop standardized procedures to improve operational efficiency and work performance.
Screen mail and assess potential threats.
Submit monthly logs to the Program Support Center (PSC).
Prepare and post work schedules, adjust schedules, and arrange backup coverage as needed.
Train employees using visual, written, oral, or combined instructions.
Ensure employees follow safety protocols for operations, vehicles, and maintenance.
Interview and select candidates for open positions.
Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Provide the President, Business Operation with feedback on personnel, performance, and operational matters.
Randomly verify postage calculations for outgoing mail for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
Inspect and verify mail processing, including same-day processing of outgoing mail, delivery of misrouted mail within two working days, resolution of complaints within 24 hours, and completion of mail stops to contract specifications.
Prepare composite reports documenting completion of required operational actions.
Remove shipments containing biological materials from the mail stream for special handling.
Follow security and safety protocols required by the contractor, employer, and scope of work.
Research and promptly report problems meeting contract terms to the Vice President, Business Operation.
Manage the CDC contract budget under the Vice President, Business Operation’s supervision.
Maintain a good attendance record and perform other duties as assigned.