• a solid supervisory background;
• a highly proficient financial background;
• a strong knowledge base and background in human resources;
• a facility operations background;
• workflow and project management knowledge and experience;
• a high verbal and written communication competency level;
• procurement and contract management knowledge and experience;
• demonstrated ability to work well with, and provide high levels of customer service to, the public;
• working knowledge of information technology hardware and software programs;
• ability to work well with teams of diverse backgrounds and professions;
• an organizational management background including a knowledge base in growing and maintaining a strong workplace culture and in developing and leading employee engagement programs; and
• ability to develop, implement and maintain training and professional development plans and resources for ASU and all P&Z staff.

• Assist the Assistant Director and Director, along with other Senior Management, in the development of P&Z's Annual Budget and Annual Work Plan;
• Development and execution of an annual ASU Work Plan in coordination with the ASU team;
• Develop and maintain financial tracking tools to monitor expenditures of the Annual Budget, as early as possible, and work with the Assistant Director and Director to identify/address potential budgetary issues;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of P&Z by developing, updating and implementing internal administrative procedures; overseeing facility operations for all existing office areas and for the design or reconfiguration of division/unit areas and/or work spaces;
• Develop a system for addressing routine and other maintenance issues; overseeing the transfer of surplus property, the inventory of supplies, implementing and maintaining an emergency preparedness program, P&Z's cashiering processes, and developing and maintaining administrative electronic filing systems;
• Monitor and complete annual performance evaluations for ASU staff and ensure performance evaluations for other members in P&Z are submitted in a timely manner;
• Supervise ASU staff by identifying and establishing annual performance goals and objectives that support P&Z operations, evaluate ASU staff on annual goals and objectives, and recruit for administrative staff vacancies;
• Oversee and develop/maintain a knowledge base of all human resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, career ladders and other promotions, leave and other benefits, payroll and compensation, retirement, and other personnel actions and overseeing coordination of training programs, professional development programs and executive coaching initiatives in conjunction with assigned ASU team member(s);
• Serve as P&Z's fiscal agent, overseeing financial functions including invoice payments, purchasing, requisitions, purchase orders, as well as P&Z budget transfers, carry over requests and year-end closeouts, in conjunction with assigned ASU team members and the Assistant Director;
• Coordinate cultural work place programs to promote strong avenues of department-wide communication, collaboration and employee engagement in conjunction with ASU staff and other P&Z employees;
• Oversee P&Z's technology and software needs with the City's ITS Department in coordination with assigned ASU staff and track related budgetary costs;
• Oversee P&Z's annual computer inventory, computer replacements and deployments in coordination with assigned ASU staff; and
• Perform related work as required.

About the Department
The Department of Planning and Zoning works closely with communities to carry out the City's Strategic Plan, fostering amenity-rich, service-oriented and equity-balanced neighborhoods; protecting historic and cultural resources; and supporting diverse and creative businesses. In developing neighborhood plans, reviewing development proposals, and promoting economic vitality, we continue our commitment to collaborate with all stakeholder groups to honor the character of each neighborhood and to strengthen and sustain them, and Alexandria as a whole, for now and in the future.

A Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience in support functions such as human resources, purchasing, accounting, budgeting, etc. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.