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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, Senior to oversee the financial operations of the Collection Systems and Regulatory Affairs Utilities. This position supervises the Management Analyst, Associates and Management Analyst, Senior assigned to the Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer CIP, Stormwater, Sanitary Sewer, Floodwall, Environmental Compliance, Laboratories and Water Resources. This position is also responsible for strategic planning, recruitment, and budgeting.

Duties include but are not limited to

Prepare and maintain reports in regards to the Collections Systems and Regulatory Affairs daily operations.
Advise on contract administration and monitor the use of city/state contracts and Office of Minority Business compliance
Prepare the Collections Systems and Regulatory Affairs Operations and Maintenance Budget.
Responsible for monitoring the budgets weekly to accurately track spending, accounts payables and request for services in accordance to City of Richmond policies
Prepare financial reports for internal review, prepare data for journal voucher transfer, monitors and approves monthly invoices
Recruitment Coordinator for the Collections Systems and Regulatory Affairs Utilities and CSO/Shockoe
Supervise, Develop Work Flow, Distribute and Monitor work of one Management Analyst, Sr., two Management Analyst and one Administrative Technicians, Sr.
Issue refund checks via Invoice Payment Forms for Erosion and Sediment Control for permit fees
Reviewing Budgets and completing complex financial reports

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
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:

10 years of experience with and emphasis in finance, budget management, and data entry
Accounts Receivable Experience at least (5) years of reconciling financial documents
Procurement Experience, at least (5) years of Public Procurement, procuring goods and services in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and have the Commonwealth of Virginia VCA Certification
A Master's degree in business, public administration, or field directly related to assignment may be preferred

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:
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
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 reports
Overseeing 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):

Grasp the comprehensive scope of a project while still attending to details
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.

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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