Director Of General Services

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Language Incentive

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

Under administrative direction, plan, direct, organize and administer services in multiple divisions within the General Services Department; responsible for providing delivery of the following primary service units: Capital Project Execution, Real Estate Services and Administration, Parking Services, and Fleet Management.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Plans, directs, organizes, administers the development and delivery of department services including but not limited to Capital Project Execution, Real Estate Services and Administration, Parking Services, and Fleet Management.

• The supervision of the execution and performance of all contracts for new and existing City-owned buildings capital improvement projects, except those prepared under the authority of the School Board or the Department of Public Utilities.

• The administration of studies, designs, construction, fit-out and occupancy associated with new and existing city-owned buildings capital improvement projects, except those prepared under the authority of the School Board or the Department of Public Utilities, and other development projects as directed.

• The management of warehouse inventory control systems and storerooms.

• The capital management planning and maintenance of all city-owned buildings, parking decks and the maintenance of the capital infrastructure for the city's vehicle fleet, except those under the authority of the School Board or the Department of Public Utilities.

• The provision of Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA) contract, capital planning for mechanical, electrical and plumbing maintenance, heat, light and janitorial and other services for buildings owned or leased by the city, except those under the jurisdiction of the School Board.

• The provision of real estate administration of acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of city-owned real property.

• The provision of management of brownfield cleanup of city-owned property; and

• Such other powers and duties as may be assigned.

• Develop and implement departmental quality control and quality improvement programs and initiatives; analyze and monitor performance indicators; recommend process improvements to ensure operational effectiveness and superior customer service.

• Develop operational policies and procedures; analyze and interpret existing and proposed federal, state, and local legislation, policies, procedures, and other directives to determine impact on operations.

• Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with federal, state and city officials, other counties, community groups, and the public.

• Attend meetings and conferences and participate on committees and task forces pertaining to issues impacting the department.

• Select and direct the work of subordinates and other department employees.

• Directs the preparation and management of the department's budget.

• Confers with department heads and city leadership relative to construction programs, buildings maintenance, automotive maintenance, and property management.

• Directs the operations of the city's fleet and the operation of the maintenance facility.

• Analyzes bids and makes recommendations for acceptance.

• Drafts, negotiates, and executes contracts with vendors.

• Drafts policy/reviews of new legislation and advises City Administration of developments and changes.