SWMP Finance & Data Manager (Public Works-Environmental Business Operations Manager)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides analytical, logistical and technical support to the Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP). This position serves as the “SWMP Finance & Data Manager” and lead for an array of advanced financial, accounting, operational, analytical and technical work to ensure the institutional effectiveness of solid waste management and diversion programs. Manages financial reconciliation matters, contract management, strategic organizational effectiveness efforts, and data collection and analytical matters. In addition, the position will produce benchmarking, data analysis, operational assessments, and leadership recommendations for business operation improvements. Analyzes and evaluates field operations and technical services and develops, recommends and implements long-term and short-term improvements in operations. Supervises the work of staff responsible for providing support to operational staff by conducting a variety of studies and analyses relevant to solid waste management. Position requires operation of a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to drive to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and/or conferences. Position is designated as Emergency Service Personnel. Employee in this position must fulfill emergency service duties and comply with Solid Waste and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge and through understanding of relevant public works/environmental services field operation/technical services business operation/organization (e.g., wastwater treatment, air pollution control, erosion/sediment control, environmental remediation, stormwater or solid waste collection, recycling and/or disposal as well as the environmental, social, and economic issues associated with these disciplines)
Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of public works and environmental services department
Knowledge of Federal and State Environmental Regulations
Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of financial management, budgeting and accounting, and the ability to apply them to make good business decisions
Ability to understand business and business metrics
Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems
Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program or organization
Ability to understand interrelationships across all functional areas of business and to recognize how key drivers of business relate to each other
Ability to analyze business operations and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of services and organization
Ability to establish or implement a system of accountability
Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions in understanding and dealing with a business situation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public
Ability to write and prepare accurate reports
Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheets and enterprise systems to store, manipulate, analyze and present data
Ability to effectively supervise/lead professional and paraprofessional employees, including the ability to provide coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development training
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field
Four years of experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program
Valid driver's license
Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

At least three years of financial management/financial administration related experience
At least three years of experience collecting, analyzing data and reporting on statistics
Working proficiency with data visualization software like Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Three years of supervisory experience
Three years of business management experience
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Analyzes and evaluates public works/environmental services field operations and technical services
Develops, recommends and implements long-term and short-term improvements in operations
Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effective use of the field operations or technical services branch's resources and makes recommendations to Branch Manager to improve organizational productivity and/or levels of service
Identifies and uses proper business metrics to form the basis of recommended organizational changes or adjustments that need to made to improve services/operations
Collects, measures, monitors, and analyzes business operations/levels of service to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value of services and makes recommendations for improvement
Plans, conducts and/or oversees studies or research activities to ensure field operation/technical services program quality; determines unmet needs and makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness of existing programs
Supervises/leads professional and paraprofessional employees
Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning
Clearly communicates safety expectations
Resolves safety-related issues in a timely matter
Complies with safety competencies