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Description

**This posting is open to current City of Richmond employees and contractors only.**

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate with proven strategic and analytical experience for the position of Management Analyst, Principal. The successful candidate must have the ability to function independently, manage and prioritize multiple work assignments in an effective manner. This position will serve as the lead analyst for cross-functional activities and programs of a team that will provide support of consistency in key areas such as communication, standard operating procedures, workflow and process improvements. The qualified candidate will have the ability to examine process efficiencies throughout the department and make recommendations for new programs and policies to meet the department's strategic goals.

This position is considered Essential, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to

Managing and facilitating communications with Divisions that report to the Director of Public Works and other City offices
Drafting new and revised standard operating procedure and policy documents
Formulating budgets for assigned program or operational functions
Input and updating standing operating procedures.
Collecting, analyzing, and presenting appropriate data and information designed to ensure operational and cost efficiencies gathered and developing solutions or alternative methods for moving forward.
Monitoring work assignments
Serving on various divisional and departmental committees and task forces as requested
Producing and maintaining a variety of reports and records under PowerDMS platform
Composing a variety of correspondence to include letters, memos, e-mails and reports
Planning, developing, and coordinating special events, projects, and functions, such as retreats, meetings, conferences, training programs, seminars, etc.
Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
Five (5) years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as policy interpretation, employee relations, position control, data analyzation, program/project management or management analysis
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:

none

Preferred Qualification

A master’s degree in business or public administration is preferred.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Analysis and reporting of data
Audit response and practices
Management practices / best practices
Collecting, assembling, verifying, and analyzing data on various platforms and databases
Knowledge of department / background in focus area
City rules and regulations / Ensuring compliance to rules and regulations
Basic knowledge of City departments and functions
Background in department of focus
Business recovery and sustainability
Local and regional government operations
Recruitment and Selection
English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar / Oral and written communication
Strategic planning
Ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
Providing executive management support and analysis
Working with immediate/time sensitive requests
Principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction
Microsoft Office Suites products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Skills (some combination of the following):

Analyzing complex issues
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Drafting and revising documents
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Managing program in focus area
Preparing forecasts, reports, analyses for special projects, etc.
Supporting various activities in area of focus
Teaching and instructing individuals and groups

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Adapt
Analyze information
Make decisions
Multi-task
Problem solve

Work in teams

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, and see; frequently reach and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or 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.

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