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- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
Description
The Office of the Mayor is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Special Assistant to the Mayor. This class administrates programs and projects, and performs operational and financial analysis. This class requires professional and experienced level analysis. Incumbents provide professional support and analysis of a program, project, or work unit requiring substantive knowledge of applicable polices, practices, and procedures to select and apply the most appropriate approach. This class requires independent evaluation and analysis of issues related to the performance of multiple tasks and decision-making. As assigned, work may: include gathering and compiling data; analyzing complex issues to facilitate and execute program/project decision-making; serving on inter- and intra-departmental committees and task forces; drafting and revising documents; serving as a department liaison or official representative to senior staff, external agencies, or the public; researching, developing, writing, and editing complex reports and plans; compiling and analyzing statistical data; and conducting operational reviews then preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
Supervision Exercised/Received:
Exercised: This classification typically does not supervise other employees.
Received: This classification typically reports to a director, deputy director, or manager.
Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.
Duties include but are not limited to
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
- Administers, coordinates, manages, and maintains budgets, programs, and projects; performs necessary administrative duties related to programs and projects.
- Prepares, writes, and updates various reports, forecasts, analyses, invoices, budgets, and other documentation; presents information as needed.
- Supports and works closely with others to ensure accuracy of information; serves as liaison to external departments.
- Monitors and performs various financial transactions such as expenditures, budgets, and reconciliations.
- Responds to internal and external requests and issues as needed.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
- Computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in department of focus
- Electronic databases and related software applications in area of focus
- English language, including strong oral and written communications skills
- Ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
- Principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standard for services and customer satisfaction
- Strong research practices and procedures
Skills (some combination of the following):
- Analyzing and aggregating data for complex issues
- Analyzing and interpreting manuals and operating procedures
- Communicating with various internal and external departments
- Communicating results of analyses and recommendations professionally and effectively with seniormanagement and peers
- Drafting and revising documents
- Managing program in focus area
- Performing various administrative and clerical procedures such as managing files and records, designingforms, and other office procedures and terminology
- Serving as department liaison
- Supporting various activities in area of focus
- Oral and written communication
Abilities (some combination of the following):
- Adapt
- Analyze information
- Make decisions
- Multi-task
- Problem solve
- Work in teams
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or field related to assignment
- Two years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management, policy, financial 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 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.
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