Job Information
City of Norfolk, Virginia Operations Manager in Norfolk, Virginia
Operations Manager
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4478613)
Apply
Operations Manager
Salary
$57,385.00 - $65,992.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12044
Department
General Services
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk’s Department of General Services is seeking an Operations Manager to be responsible for daily operations, all aspects of animal care, team leadership and staff functions at Norfolk Animal Care Center.
Coordinates departmental services and manages the administration of the operation’s units. Coordinates the development of unit and departmental budgetary requirements. Directs special projects and daily operations of work unit.
Essential Functions
Direct oversight of lifesaving operations at the Animal Care Center, reporting to the Bureau Manager
Model and promote a diverse and inclusive staff culture that is friendly and outgoing, collaborative, and free of judgement.
Facilitate training to promote staff growth and development, implementation and adherence to best practices and organizational policy.
Assist in training and mentoring team members to promote consistency and ensure operational expectations and standards are in place.
Identify areas of opportunity and growth for implementing industry best practice programs that keep Norfolk Animal Care Center as a leader within the animal welfare community.
Implement and monitor animal care initiatives to meet and exceed the standards of humane animal care.
Understand and implement operational compliance with current federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and guidelines that affect operations, to include management of controlled substances.
Establishes, manages, and archives operational guidelines and protocols for a safe work environment; models safe working practices and ensures staff compliance with personal protective equipment directives.
Inputs and analyzes data in Microsoft Excel, PetPoint (animal shelter software) and other database programs; high degree of accuracy and skill required.
Participates in the budget process with the Executive Team to develop and adhere to the approved budget.
Streamlines logistic management and maximizes functionality of the facility.
Oversee the staff evaluation process.
Assist with the inventory and ordering of shelter supplies.
This is an essential position; incumbent will be required to report to work during inclement weather when the City is closed.
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.
Required:
- Three years experience.
Preferred:
- Academic courses or areas of concentration: Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science, Animal Care or a closely related field.
Additional Information & Requirements
- Valid Driver's License required.
Work Schedule: Hours are scheduled Saturday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Hours may
require additional flexibility, nights, holidays and weekends.
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
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.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
What is your highest level of education?
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
04
How many years of experience do you have managing the care of animals in a shelter environment?
I do not have any experience
Less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
5 to 6 years
More than 7 years
05
How large was the population of animals served yearly in previous animal sheltering positions? If none, write N/A.
06
Please describe your experience developing and implementing lifesaving programs within a sheltering organization. If none, write N/A.
07
Please select the software programs with which you have experience. (Select all that apply.)
Animal shelter management software (i.e. Chameleon HLP, Shelter Buddy)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
I do not have experience with any of these software programs
08
Rate your experience with Microsoft Office Suite (applicants may be subject to a skills assessment).
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
09
Please describe the largest number of paid subordinates supervised and your responsibility for their career development. If none, write N/A.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
11
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes
No
12
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
13
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
14
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
Agency
City of Norfolk
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email