Deputy Department Director

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Description

The City of Richmond's Animal Care and Control is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Deputy Department Director to ensure implementation of goals, policies, and performance expectations. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the department director with the strategic direction and management to enhance our animal control operations, making a profound impact on the lives of both animals and people.

Duties include but are not limited to

• 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.

• Establishes, implements, and reviews goals and objectives for field services staff; identifies resource needs; develops animal control policies and procedures required to meet the mission and vision of the division.

• Works to build and strengthen community relationships and improve the impact of community programming and outreach.

• Coordinates RACC operations and services with other county departments and outside agencies.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of county, state, and federal animal welfare laws and regulations and issues concerning animal control, wildlife, and the sheltering of animals.

• Maintains accurate records and statistics of department and activities. Ensures compliance with VDACS annual training and reporting requirements.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced knowledge of proactive animal welfare programs, national and regional animal welfare trends and programs, local animal welfare organizations, and animal control best practices

• Knowledge of county and state animal welfare laws and regulations, investigations, inspections, and case management

• Extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements governing the operations of a public animal shelter

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):

• 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

• Oral and written communication

• Interpersonal communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Be adaptable

• Anticipate future needs and assess operational concerns

• Balance conflicting priorities

• Make important decisions

• Be flexible

• Problem solve

• Self-manage

• Work in teams

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 finger, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently reach, stand, walk, and grasp; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, feel, and lift. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or 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.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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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