Deputy Chief of Staff

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Richmond City Council is seeking a dedicated highly organized and motivated professional for the role of Deputy Council Chief of Staff. This position provides assistance to the Council Chief of Staff in setting the strategic direction and management oversight for the Office of the Council Chief of Staff with particular focus on the Offices budget operations and ensures implementation of City Council goals policies and performance expectations related to financial oversight and budgetary analysis.

The incumbent will serve as a senior leader reporting directly to the Council Chief of Staff helping to lead and organize the entire Office of the Council Chief of Staff operations. This includes overseeing the budget operations and making interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding financial analysis methodologies and budget review processes for executing the goals established by the Chief of Staff. Beyond budget responsibilities the Deputy Council Chief of Staff assists with coordinating office-wide activities managing cross-functional initiatives and ensuring seamless operations across all departmental functions. The Deputy assists the Council Council Chief of Staff and office staff throughout the annual budget review process and serves as Chief of Staff in all matters during their absence.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong record of operational excellence demonstrating thorough planning effective execution and the ability to assemble and motivate teams toward strong results. They must exhibit high emotional intelligence to navigate diverse stakeholder relationships and adapt their communication style accordingly. The role requires exceptional discretion professional judgment and critical thinking skills to develop refine and ensure adherence to organizational processes while continuously seeking improvement opportunities. The Deputy Council Chief of Staff will interact extensively with department officials City Council members and other stakeholders assisting with day-to-day Richmond City Council operations and assuming full responsibilities in the Council Chief of Staffs absence.

• Oversees legislation/policy and budget priorities drives strategic planning efforts and manages major projects from design through implementation.
• Directs team members conducts evaluations provides training supports managers and assists Chief of Staff with daily operations and coverage.
• Leads budgetary analysis develops analytical frameworks reviews departmental performance and coordinates budget meetings and recommendations.
• Prepares reports briefing materials and meeting agendas while collaborating with internal/external departments on special projects and assignments.
• Assisting the Council Chief of Staff with day-to-day office operations and assuming such responsibilities in their absence.

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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities or some combination of the following:

• Budget analysis.

• Community relations.

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

• Electronic databases and related software applications within departments 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.

• 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 written and interpersonal communication.

• Anticipate future needs and assess operational concerns.

• Balance conflicting priorities.

• Important decision making and problem solving.

• Adaptability

• Flexibility

• Self-management.

• Teamwork.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in public administration finance economics accounting or related field directly related to government budgeting and financial analysis or Masters degree in Public Administration Finance Economics or related field preferred
• Eight years of progressively responsible government finance budgeting or financial analysis experience with significant management and supervisory responsibilities; demonstrated experience in municipal budget analysis and legislative budget processes strongly preferred

LICENSING CERTIFICATIONS and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or similar government finance certification preferred; additional licenses or certifications in financial analysis or government budgeting may be required for some positions

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.

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