Policy Advisor

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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

This class works in either a department or Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) portfolio. This class provides advanced support to the Director or DCAO in developing and recommending implementation of major policies, programs, budgets, regulations, plans, measures, and fiscal initiatives with a departmental or city-wide impact. Incumbents advise on the prudent allocation of public resources, policy options, budgets, and legislation within a general outline of the operational mission of the supported functional area. Incumbents make interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by City and departmental policy.

Incumbents may supervise management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Supervision Exercised/Received:

• Exercised: This classification may supervise other employees.
• Received: This classification typically reports to a Director or DCAO.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

Duties include but are not limited to

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: These duties and percentage of time are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Formulates and recommends strategies for advancing projects and solving complex issues; provides leadership and vision to support recommended strategies. Performs work of unusual difficultly involving strategic planning and interpreting complex policies and regulations.
• Organizes, reviews, researches, manages, and directs initiatives, rules, regulations, plans, programs, agency items, etc.
• Networks, communicates, and meets with various organizations and businesses.
• Provides supervision and guidance. Leads and directs effective utilization of resources.
• Drafts, implements, reviews, and responds to various documents, ordinances, emails, etc.
• Attends, prepares for, organizes, conducts, and serves on various settings. Represents the executive at meetings and hearings. Services as a liaison with attorneys, consultants, executives, municipal representatives, community boards and professional associations.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or field directly related to assignment
• A Master's Degree in a field directly related to assignment is preferred
• Six 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

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Agencies, support staff, companies, products, and requirements in area of focus
• Analytical testing procedures
• Business development
• Constituent service
• Cross-system and interagency collaboration
• Budget management
• Management practices
• Federal, state, and local laws and procedures related to area of focus
• Legal concepts
• Legislative processes particularly for the City
• Logistics in area of focus such as multi-modal transportation
• Policy development and implementation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management
• Rules, regulations, procedures, and policies in area of focus

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Advancing complex planning and project initiatives
• Communicating technical and complex information easily and concisely
• Communicating with various internal and external departments at all levels
• Developing annual capital and operating budgets
• Developing programs and services in area of focus including scope, schedule, and budget
• Strategic negotiating
• Drafting and creating documents, correspondences, presentations, and memos
• Evaluating program measures and outcomes
• Leading and motivating people and teams
• Managing federal grants and contracts
• Providing technical and marketing information to appropriate external and internal departments
• Analytical reasoning

• Think critically
• Delegate tasks
• Make decisions
• Be diplomatic
• Multi-task
• Problem solve
• Speak publicly
• Build relationships
• Provide direction and accountability
• Provide senior leadership and management
• Manage multiple projects and assignments
• Oversee the execution of goal setting and monitor the compliance of stated goals

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.

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.