What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Project Manager position at PARAGON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC?
SUMMARY
Paragon Professional Services (PPS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)
is seeking a highly motived and qualified applicant to fill the role as a Deputy/Assistant Project
Manager. The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision and
oversight for a DHS ICE detention and security contract in El Paso, 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.
via database.
ACA Standards.
afforded to detainees.
productive manpower hours ensuring appropriate signatures, correct math
computations, ensuring no transposition errors, and any corrections are executed
on the form.
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) Qualifications
credits at the level of achievement equivalent to the bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
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 bending, stooping,
sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable
position with frequent opportunity to move about.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY‐SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
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.
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a
computer, keyboard and mouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Upon
completion of in-office training, a hybrid work schedule is available with 2 days work from home/week. This
is subject to changes in the Corporate Policy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have
acceptable reference and background check results. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a
necessity.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Paragon Professional Services (PPS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)
is seeking a highly motived and qualified applicant to fill the role as a Deputy/Assistant Project
Manager. The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision and
oversight for a DHS ICE detention and security contract in El Paso, 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.
- Conducting liaison with ICE Staff as necessary to promote operational efficiency.
- Provide oversight for the PREA Coordinator
- Reviewing disciplinary recommendations from Shift Captains and recommending
via database.
- Counseling employees on performance deficiencies as necessary
- Reporting Operational, Administrative, and Logistics issues to PM.
- Publishing Memos to staff concerning safety awareness, hazard abatement and
- Notifying Project Manager of all disciplinary matters, which may affect clearance
- Manage the random urinalysis program.
- Act as a member of the selection panel for management positions, LT promotions
- Assisting the Project Manager in managing and coordinating Detention
ACA Standards.
- Assisting the Project Manager in overseeing the administration and supervision of
afforded to detainees.
- Preparing various reports; forwarding report to COR; presenting invoices to COR.
productive manpower hours ensuring appropriate signatures, correct math
computations, ensuring no transposition errors, and any corrections are executed
on the form.
- Reviewing daily and weekly payroll input to Corporate, ensuring sick leave,
- Conducting investigations as directed by the Project Manager.
- Reporting all Workers Compensation injuries to Corporate Office.
- Monitors the Safety & Environmental Health Manager for program effectiveness.
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) Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline. Degree requirement be met by completion of
credits at the level of achievement equivalent to the bachelor’s degree.
- 5 Years of related industry experience within a detention or correctional operations.
- 5 Years of general experience in Human Resources Related topics.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience and knowledge of program objectives, policies,
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- ACA Membership: Must possess a Certified Corrections Manager (CCM) certificate
- Must have at least 1 year of experience in Department of Transportation regulation and
- Must be able to obtain PREA certification within 6 months of employment.
- Must be proficient in utilization of a firearm and meet ICE firearm
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Organizational skills commensurate with position.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Computer skills including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as
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. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
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 bending, stooping,
sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable
position with frequent opportunity to move about.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY‐SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation
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.
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a
computer, keyboard and mouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Upon
completion of in-office training, a hybrid work schedule is available with 2 days work from home/week. This
is subject to changes in the Corporate Policy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No supervisory responsibilities.
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have
acceptable reference and background check results. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a
necessity.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
