Deputy Department Director, Senior

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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

The City of Richmond Department of Human Resources is seeking a Deputy Department Director, Senior to oversee the planning, directing, and coordination of all functions within the Human Resources Talent Management business unit, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, and Learning and Development.

This highly visible role works closely with the Human Resources Director to develop short- and long-term strategies that support the department’s strategic plan. The position requires independent judgment and decision-making in areas where established rules, regulations, or policies may not exist.

The Deputy Department Director, Senior provides coaching and support to Division Chiefs, administrators, and supervisors, and exercises significant authority in making effective decisions related to employee talent and workplace performance.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of assigned divisions, programs, or initiatives, ensuring high performance, accountability, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with organizational goals and workforce needs.

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the City’s training and development programs.
• Collaborate with the Department Director on short- and long-term departmental planning, including goal setting, performance metrics, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports the development and implementation of department-wide strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives and projects, ensuring coordination across teams and alignment with the department’s strategic plan.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of engagement, professional development, and results-driven performance.
• Assists in budget development, resource planning, and fiscal oversight to ensure responsible use of departmental resources.
• Ensure departmental activities align with organizational values, equity principles, and best practices in public service leadership. Provides leadership in the absence of the Human Resources Director or on behalf of the Human Resources Director as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and leadership practices in public service.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management, and continuous improvement practices within a public sector environment.
• Policy development and implementation skills to translate strategic goals into operational practices.
• Strong managerial and supervisory skills, including coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills to work effectively across departments and with community partners.
• Analytical skills to assess operational data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a complex public sector environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to real-world operational decisions.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and guide teams through organizational or operational improvements.

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.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

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.