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Program and Operations Supervisor*

City of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, VA, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


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About
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Description
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Program and Operations Supervisor. The selected incumbent will be responsible for managing the teams that operate and maintain the combined sewer pipe system, Shockoe Retention Basin, Diversion Structure and pump stations and force mains. Incumbents supervise staff; set program goals, objectives, and standards; plan and monitor programs for progress towards objectives; oversee changes in policies and procedures; oversee the maintenance of equipment; participate in special projects; prepare and monitor budgets and budget projections; oversee daily accounting and procurement functions; coordinate with clients, peers, the community, and other agencies; manage contracts as well as financial and performance data; and prepare reports.

Duties include but are not limited to

Managing/supervising staff responsible for combined sewer system operation and maintenance

Preparing budgets

Preparing reports for regulatory compliance

Conducting tours as needed

Preparing briefing materials for senior management

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses
Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment

Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment

A Master's degree in business, public administration, or field directly related to assignment may be preferred

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant experience with sanitary and combined sewers

The preferred candidate will have an education background in wastewater operations

Experience working in public utilities, public works and/or environmental regulatory agencies is a plus

Experience with pump stations and large wastewater storage facilities

An understanding of capital projects and the ability to see and convey the big picture concerning short and long term projects and goals

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs

Licensing, Certifications, And/or Other Special Requirements

A certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector or a Property Maintenance Code Official through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is required for certain Planning and Development Review positions.

Valid Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)

Accounting, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable

Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Cultural development

Data analysis

Data management

Electronic databases and related software applications (such as RAPIDS financial system, EIS eXpress reporting/ GL Connect)

Federal regulations pertaining to assigned area

General knowledge of the laws and legal procedures related to focus area

Implementation of Evidence Based Programs

Permit and plan review, processes, and procedures

Project management

Rule Based Applications

Surveillance services, including GPS

Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act

Skills (some Combination Of The Following)

Communicating and coordinating with various internal and external departments

Creating and implementing policies and procedures

Gathering and interpreting data routinely

Interpreting and applying federal regulations for programs

Managing contracts, projects, data, reports, etc.

Overseeing daily accounting and procurement functions

Overseeing the financial and operational aspects of programs of focus

Supervising including conducting performance evaluations, mentoring, etc.

Understanding a program's intent and application

Writing standard operating procedures

Oral and written communication

Abilities (some Combination Of The Following)

Pay attention to detail

Organize

Set timetables, achieve milestones, track progress, and take corrective actions

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Environmental Hazards
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV .

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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