Program and Operations Supervisor, Senior*

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Description
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Program and Operations Supervisor, Senior. The selected incumbent will be responsible for managing the teams that operate and maintain the City of Richmond Water Distributions System. This system includes 1200 miles of water main, 27,000+ valves and 6,500+ hydrants. Incumbents supervise staff; set program goals, objectives, and standards; plan and monitor programs for progress towards objectives. They will oversee changes in policies and procedures; oversee the maintenance of equipment; participate in special projects. 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 the water distribution system operation and maintenance

Managing Capital Improvement Projects

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

Five years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment (Water Transmissions Systems)

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

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant experience with water transmissions systems;

The preferred candidate will have five (5) years inspection experience in water transmission system operations;

Experience working in public utilities, public works and/or environmental regulatory agencies is a plus; to include the Virginia Health Department, Department of Environmental Quality and the Environment Protection Agency.

Eight (8) years of supervisory and leadership experience.

Six (6) years managing Capital Improvement Projects with 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

Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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

Laws and legal procedures related to focus area

Evidence Based Programs

Project management

Rule Based Applications

Surveillance services, including GPS

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, and reportsOverseeing daily accounting and procurement functions

Overseeing the financial and operational aspects of programs of focus

Supervising including conducting performance evaluations, and mentoring

Understanding a program's intent and application

Oral and written communication

Abilities (some Combination Of The Following)

Pay attention to detail

Organize

Set timetables, achieve milestone, 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.

Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

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 Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@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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