Program and Operations Supervisor

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Valid Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
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
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
Pay attention to detail
Organize
Set timetables, achieve milestones, track progress, and take corrective actions

Nice To Haves

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
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

Responsibilities

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
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
Prepare reports