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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Parks, Recreation , and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Superintendent to support Senior Leadership with the development, implementation and execution of policies, procedures and industry best practices that will successfully promote the mission and vision of the City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF).

This position will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Division of Park Operations and Cemeteries and will report to one of the Division’s Program and Operations Managers. The incumbent will provide skilled administrative and operational support requiring independent initiative in the areas of leadership, effective communication, data analysis and entry, document and report preparation, and community engagement.

Duties include but are not limited to

Providing senior management level supervision, and leadership to assigned park system employees.
Supervising staff including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning, and evaluating. work & job performance, disciplining and terminating or recommending termination, and professional growth and development.
Performing budgeting and forecasting activities and managing procurement requests, and payroll
Performing site visits, inspections, and audits as part of oversight on quality assurance and compliance activities.
Overseeing the development and implementation of essential policies and procedures across the division and ensuring adherence to established industry standards
Working closely with contractors, vendors, City departments, and other agencies to identify and resolve critical issues and coordinate delivery of maintenance and operational services.
Working and communicating with diverse groups of people
Implementing and overseeing major initiatives and projects.
Responding to and resolving citizens’ complaints and inquiries.
Researching and implementing new maintenance and management techniques, methodologies, and best practices.
Generating weekly, monthly, and annual activity and performance reports.
Coordinating with relevant state and federal agencies and private resources as necessary for implementation of maintenance and operations protocols and repairs.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in a related field or vocational technical training
Bachelor's degree preferred
Five years of experience related to the assignment
Two years of experience at the senior or lead or supervisor level
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License
Some assignments may require a certification in a related skilled trade or in the area of focus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Management practices
Program development and delivery
Maintenance and work plan development
Standard equipment and tools used in area of focus
Contract negotiations and procedures
Customer service principles and techniques
Completing forms and understand document workflow
Reading permits to determine the total load and size of the proper regulator

Skills (some combination of the following):

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Effective oral/written communication
Customer service
Leadership
Basic trade functions and mechanics
Facility and grounds maintenance
Grant writing and administration
Operating maintenance or construction equipment
Data Management
Visual inspection
Scheduling third-party contractors

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Speak publicly
Supervise and develop staff
Organize and assign tasks

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 stand, walk, reach, finger, grasp, talk, see, hear, see and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, and feel. The working conditions may include regular exposure to atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and restricted work space; frequent exposure to environmental conditions and hazardous physical conditions; and occasional exposure to in adequate lighting, travel outside the organization's location, and 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 Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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