executive/management temporary assignment - North Chesterfield, VA , USA, United States - City of Richmond, VA

Description

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce.

As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

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

Description

This position is established for a specific period of time and falling into the category of either short term, seasonal, pool, provisional, grant-funded or emergency.

The intent of this position is to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill short term executive level staffing needs throughout the City.

Duties include but are not limited to

These duties a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Directs, manages, and supervises staff; performs some supervisory duties such as performance evaluations and training; supports managers as needed.
• Manages, implements, and monitors large scale projects, programs, reviews, budgets, etc.; determines each staff member's role.
• Prepares, reviews, edits, and approves various documents, reports, contracts, expenditures, packets, budgets, etc.; ensures proper reporting.
• Prepares presentations; conducts, attends, and participates in various meetings.
• Works with various internal and external departments on special assignments or projects; coordinates projects as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment
• Eight years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
• Some departments may prefer a Master's Degree in a field directly related to the assignment
• Some positions may have additional specialized requirements

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 departments and positions may require or prefer licenses or certifications in 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):

• Budget analysis
• Community relations
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic databases and related software applications within department's focus area
• Federal, states, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes
• Government administration and legislative processes
• Government finance and budgeting practices
• Organizational structure in focus area
• Policy development
• Project management
• Related policies and procedures
• Specific knowledge and standards within focus area

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Anticipating future needs and assessing operational concerns
• Balancing conflicting priorities
• Coaching and mentoring employees
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Conducting extensive research
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Managing and leading
• Performing data analysis
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating operations of the department of focus
• Preparing, writing, and reviewing reports and other work, including scope of work
• Providing strategic oversight to City departments and functions
• Responding in a timely manner to inquiries and concerns of the public
• Serving as Director in the absence of the Director
• Using efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
• Working strategically and collaboratively across departments and agencies

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adaptable
• Decision making
• Flexibility
• Good oral and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Reasoning
• Self-management
• Teamwork

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.

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.

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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