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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond is seeking to fill the position of Senior Policy Advisor.  The successful candidate will provide advance support in developing and recommending the implementation of major policies, programs, budgets, regulations, and fiscal initiatives with a city-wide impact. The incumbent will advise on the prudent allocation of public resources and legislation.

Duties include but are not limited to

 

• Actively participating/ coordinating strategic planning efforts resulting in the production of complex and/or sensitive reports and briefings on a wide range of topics;
• Interpreting complex policies and regulations involving a wide range of complex subject matters;
• Building upon and establishing contacts with executive-level decision-makers such as agency heads, legislators, City Council, as well as stakeholders from neighborhoods and the business community to discuss citywide policy, programs, and initiatives;
• Coordinating with internal and external leadership/management to meet city/agency goals and statutory mandates;
• Leading and directing the effective utilization of resources to accomplish organizational goals and/or legislative mandates;
• Managing special projects of strategic significance as needed;
• Researching budget or operational issues, trends, and areas for efficiency/improvement related to the data being developed and analyzed;
• Assisting with the development and implementation of the City's legislative strategy before governing bodies and regulatory boards;
• Reviewing and drafting new and revised legislative documents  such as O&R Requests;

 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of legislation gained from working in the public sector. 
• Knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications; governmental accounting concepts; knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.  
• Skill in analyzing and aggregating data, analyzing and interpreting manuals and operating procedures; 
• Assisting with special projects and programs; 
• Communicating with various internal and external departments effectively;
• Gathering and compiling data; 
• Excellent oral and written communication; 
• Ability to multi-task, organize, plan, prioritize, problem solve, and manage time effectively. Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or field directly related to assignment
• Seven years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
• 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 

• Master's Degree in public administration, business administration, or directly related field

• Government work experience with an emphasis in the area of legislative affairs

 
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None required

 

 

 

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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