Deputy Department Director

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority. The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and strategic professional to serve as Deputy Department Director - Business Services. This senior leadership position is responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of critical business functions that support the Police Department's day-to-day operations and long-term financial and organizational objectives. The Deputy Department Director provides leadership and oversight for the Department's Budget, Grants, Procurement, Payroll, Facilities Management, and State and Federal Asset Forfeiture functions. The position works closely with Police Department executive leadership, City departments, external agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective stewardship of public resources. The successful candidate will possess significant experience leading complex financial and administrative operations, managing multiple functional areas, developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing financial information, and providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership. The anticipated hiring range is $111,389.80 - $148,703. This position is considered ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL, and the incumbent must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of: Government finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Grant administration and state and federal reporting requirements
Public-sector procurement practices and procedures
Payroll administration and related internal controls
State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned business functions
Financial reporting, internal controls, and fiscal accountability
Policy and procedure development
Project and program management
Principles and practices of effective leadership and supervision
Demonstrated skills in: Leading multiple complex business and administrative functions
Analyzing financial and operational data and translating findings into actionable recommendations
Developing and monitoring budgets and financial projections
Managing competing priorities in a complex organization
Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees
Establishing effective working relationships with executive leadership, employees, City departments, governmental agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders
Preparing and presenting complex financial and operational information
Exercising sound judgment and making recommendations on significant financial and operational matters
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Working strategically and collaboratively across organizational boundaries
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or a field directly related to the assignment
Eight (8) 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

Nice To Haves

Some departments may prefer a Master's degree in a field directly related to the assignment
Some positions may have additional specialized requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field
Significant progressively responsible experience managing financial or business operations within a large, complex organization
Experience developing, administering, monitoring, and forecasting large operating budgets
Experience providing executive-level financial analysis and recommendations
Experience managing multiple business functions, particularly budget, grants, procurement, payroll, facilities, or similar administrative operations
Experience administering state and/or federal grants, including compliance and reporting requirements
Experience with governmental procurement and financial management practices
3 -5 years experience supervising professional and administrative staff
Public-sector experience, particularly within a municipal government or public safety organization

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and oversight for the Police Department's Budget, Grants, Procurement, Payroll, Facilities Management, and State and Federal Asset Forfeiture functions
Directing the Department's budget processes, including daily financial activities, expenditure tracking, financial analysis, forecasting, and budget projections
Monitoring the Department's fiscal position and providing financial analysis, projections, and recommendations to executive leadership
Overseeing grant activities, including research, grant writing, administration, financial management, compliance, and required state and federal reporting
Providing oversight of procurement activities and ensuring the effective acquisition of goods and services necessary to support departmental operations
Overseeing biweekly payroll processing, leave audits, on-call payments, and related payroll activities
Developing, reviewing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes affecting the Department's financial and administrative operations
Preparing, reviewing, and approving financial reports, contracts, expenditures, budget documents, presentations, and other business-related materials
Directing, managing, supervising, coaching, and developing a staff of four
Managing and monitoring complex projects and initiatives involving multiple business functions
Collaborating with City departments, governmental agencies, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders
Identifying operational and financial risks and recommending strategies to improve efficiency, accountability, compliance, and fiscal stewardship
Providing executive-level analysis and recommendations to Police Department leadership regarding financial and business operations