Job Title

Project Specialist II (Construction Division)

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

County of Henrico Department of Public Works

About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Manages routine and moderately complex projects to completion for the Construction Division of the Department of Public Works; reviews and comments on project plan designs for constructability and compliance; ensures work completed for assigned projects adheres to all approved plan specifications and applicable regulatory specifications and requirements; inspects and approves work underway and completed at project worksites; recommends payments and bond releases; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Thorough working knowledge of division-specific project management, basic engineering and construction practices, and relevant environmental and storm water management practices, including division/project specific best practices, to manage assigned projects to completion, ensure adherence to all approved specifications and relevant regulations, and ensure completion within approved budget.

• Sound project management skills
• Advanced technical skills for reading and accurately interpreting project plans, identifying issues and making recommendations
• Excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines, specifications, regulations and budgets
• Ability to multi-task accurately and effectively
• Professional integrity including the ability to maintain the integrity of projects, construction processes, deadlines, specifications, regulations and budgets
• Ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate regulatory requirements and technical information accurately
• Sound political astuteness
• Demonstrated sound critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a wide variety of questions and issues within established policies, guidelines, regulatory and other project-specific requirements and procedures in collaboration with supervisor, senior specialists and other relevant County personnel
• Demonstrated ability to research issues and identify viable solutions
• Excellent professional judgement with demonstrated ability to accurately identify issues, viable solutions, consider and weigh a variety of relevant factors and make accurate decisions or recommendations
• Ability to synthesize multiple types of data and apply to project-specific criteria and circumstances
• Basic computer skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications to complete assigned tasks
• Thorough working knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable effective interactions, inspections and data collection
• Physical condition that permits safely traversing over all types of terrain and worksite conditions, including in adverse weather and traffic conditions
• Thorough working knowledge of the hazards present on assigned project worksites and required safety precautions to ensure the safety of self and others while onsite
• Demonstrated ability to safely use all required personal protection equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders and to maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate routine and moderately complex and/or technical information and ideas to non-technical audiences in easily understandable language/terms, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team including appropriately seeking guidance and responding appropriately to feedback
• Personal accountability including the ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of department staff, all levels of County staff and Officials, and other relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy with all project stakeholders presenting with varying levels of understanding and needs in order to appropriately address requests, needs and issues
• Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County to customers and other stakeholders
• May be required to assist with inclement weather clean-up
• May require the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school supplemented by relevant college or other relevant secondary coursework; prefer a college degree (2-year or 4-year) in a relevant field; and six (6) years of relevant work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Valid Class B CDL to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career development opportunities within the position based on the performance, qualifications and experience of the incumbent.

This position may be underfilled at the Project Specialist I or II, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the department at the time of hire.

Project Specialist I - minimum qualifications: Graduation from high school supplemented by relevant college or other relevant secondary coursework; prefer a college degree (2-year or 4-year) in a relevant field; OR, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary: $52,486 - 96,550.81.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 12, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary

52486

Maximum Salary

106042

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government General Government

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home