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City of Norfolk, Virginia Nonstructural Program Manager, Resilience (Special Assistant) in Norfolk, Virginia
Nonstructural Program Manager, Resilience (Special Assistant)
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Nonstructural Program Manager, Resilience (Special Assistant)
Salary
$88,508.00 - $144,326.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12449
Department
Office of Resilience
Opening Date
09/04/2024
Closing Date
10/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Description
The City of Norfolk's Office of Resilience is seeking an innovative and results oriented professional to serve as the Nonstructural Program Manager. This position plays a critical role in managing the City’s nonstructural program for the Coastal Storm Risk Management project, a partnership between the City of Norfolk and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
The City of Norfolk’s Office of Resilience implements strategies and projects that address the shocks and stressors threatening Norfolk's livelihood and economy in the face of rising seas and increased climate vulnerability. Norfolk must adapt to the changes necessary to ensure its resilience. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of governing federal and state regulations, as well as the City's coastal resiliency initiatives to design a coastal community with infrastructure solutions that respond to both current and future risk.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $88,508 - $101,784
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Policy analysis and development as the City works with USACE on all the program compliance aspects.
Procurement experience to develop Terms and Conditions that protect the citizens and the city.
Construction management of floodproofing projects including home elevations, basement fills and wet floodproofing.
Engagement with Community residents and officials to provide program updates and collaborate in dispute resolution.
Analyses and develops policy documents that will govern the development and implementation of Norfolk’s Nonstructural program.
Manages and leads the design process by planning schedules and budgets, implements approved construction programs, coordinates design work with other city departments and outside agencies, and community representatives approves drawings and specifications prepared by consultants for rehabilitation and construction projects.
Manages construction and rehabilitation document preparation by preparing specifications for bidding and construction purposes, monitors the production of architectural and engineering drawings, and calculates cost estimates.
Oversees contract development, including procuring services of architectural and engineering firms as well as General Contractors, negotiates, prepares and manages consultant contracts, reviews and approves invoices for design services, prepares amendments to contracts and monitors consultants for adherence to the schedule and budget.
Manages the construction administration of selected projects, including inspection of construction activities, review of project schedules, coordination of design changes, review of change order proposals, and processing of contract documents and invoices.
Acts as an architectural or engineering consultant by serving on committees and provides technical expertise in design, construction, operations, or maintenance related issues.
Acts as the City and/or Departmental Representative on assigned projects. Advises the affected Department of best practices, estimates budget and best course of action on Departmental project. Works to ensure projects are completed in the timeliest and cost-effective manner. Prepares written documentation of project status, manages project budgets, makes presentations to City Council and other city officials, and community and business groups and individuals.
Leads and participates in Community meetings to explain the details and the progress of the Nonstructural program. Engages at the homeowners to discuss individual questions or concerns and serves a main contact for construction disputes.
Experience required in a public/consultant role serving as direct liaison between contractors, engineers and residents.
Experience required in presenting to large groups of impacted residents, conflict de-escalation, public relations/media engagement, hosting industry day events, contract engagement with residents and businesses.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with major course work in public administration, human relations, business management, or other related fields.
Three years of responsible professional work experience in program management.
Preferred candidate will possess:
Working knowledge of:
Building construction and general contracting
Government contracting/procurement requirements/steps
Architectural/engineering construction specs
Flood mitigation techniques (home elevations, basement fills, wet and dry floodproofing)
5 years’ experience in the field preferred; managing flood mitigation nonstructural projects (home elevations, basement fills, wet and dry floodproofing) in coordination with a federally funded program (FEMA, HUD - Disaster Assistance, USACE)
Experience with project delivery for multiple Federal, State and local agencies/clients, specific experience with USACE, FEMA, strongly preferred.
Preferred license(s) and/or certifications:
Certified Floodplain Manager
Project Management Professional certification
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Location: 501 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Work Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
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