Program and Operations Supervisor*

Program And Operations Supervisor

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Program and Operations Supervisor. The selected incumbent will be responsible for managing the teams that operate and maintain the combined sewer pipe system, Shockoe Retention Basin, Diversion Structure and pump stations and force mains. Incumbents supervise staff; set program goals, objectives, and standards; plan and monitor programs for progress towards objectives; oversee changes in policies and procedures; oversee the maintenance of equipment; participate in special projects; prepare and monitor budgets and budget projections; oversee daily accounting and procurement functions; coordinate with clients, peers, the community, and other agencies; manage contracts as well as financial and performance data; and prepare reports.

Duties include but are not limited to managing/supervising staff responsible for combined sewer system operation and maintenance, preparing budgets, preparing reports for regulatory compliance, conducting tours as needed, preparing briefing materials for senior management.

Minimum training and experience: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment, four 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: Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant experience with sanitary and combined sewers; the preferred candidate will have an education background in wastewater operations; experience working in public utilities, public works and/or environmental regulatory agencies is a plus; experience with pump stations and large wastewater storage facilities. An understanding of capital projects and the ability to see and convey the big picture concerning short and long term projects and goals; experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Licensing, certifications, and/or other special requirements: A certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector or a Property Maintenance Code Official through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is required for certain Planning and Development Review positions. Valid Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

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, general knowledge of the laws and legal procedures related to focus area, implementation of Evidence Based Programs, permit and plan review, processes, and procedures, project management, rule based applications, surveillance services, including GPS, Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. 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, reports, etc., overseeing daily accounting and procurement functions, overseeing the financial and operational aspects of programs of focus, supervising including conducting performance evaluations, mentoring, etc., understanding a program's intent and application, writing standard operating procedures, oral and written communication. Abilities (some combination of the following): Pay attention to detail, organize, set timetables, achieve milestones, 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.