Job Title:
Business Manager
Company Name:
City of Virginia Beach – Public Works
Location:
Oceana Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Employment Type:
Full-time
Hiring Range:
A.19, $85,848.80 – $133,065.64
- Starting Salary: Minimum of the pay range
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Requisition ID:
43788
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Overview
The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is seeking a Business Manager to lead the Business Center, overseeing financial, customer relations, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and administrative functions. This role collaborates across departments to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with city policies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a centralized business center within Public Works.
- Provide leadership by fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Oversee customer information programs, ensuring effective internal and external communications.
- Serve as a liaison to the City Manager’s Office regarding citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Interpret and implement State and City Code policies, ensuring compliance.
- Coordinate with City Attorney’s Office on legal matters.
- Ensure adherence to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and records management policies.
- Oversee the department’s financial structure, including budget preparation and fiscal planning.
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to facilitate budgetary decisions.
- Coordinate procurement, contracts management, and accounts payable functions.
- Lead performance measurement and data analytics for department-wide initiatives.
- Ensure proper billing and collection cycles for stormwater and solid waste services.
- Oversee the Contracts Bureau, supporting compliance with city procurement policies.
- Manage the RFP process, ensuring transparent and competitive vendor selection.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A combination of higher education and experience totaling ten (10) years, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
- Relevant experience in business/public administration, budget, finance, or management/program analysis.
- Must possess or obtain a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
- Must be available for overtime work during departmental or city-wide emergencies.
- DOT History Check required.
Skills & Preferences
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Budget, or Finance.
- Experience managing a centralized business center.
- Proficiency in Oracle Financials or similar financial software.
- Experience coordinating operating and capital budgets across multiple funds.
- Strong analytical skills in finance administration, management analysis, and policy interpretation.
Additional Information
- Official City Job Description: Click here
- Working Conditions Summary: Click here
- VRS Contribution: All full-time employees must contribute 5% of their annual salary toward retirement via pre-tax payroll deduction.
- Drug-Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug-free workplace.
Special Instructions
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- As a City Manager appointee, this position serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not part of the merit service.
- Attach Resume as required.
- Ensure responses to Supplemental Questions (if included) are supported by details in the application or resume.
- Retain a copy of this job posting for reference as it will not be accessible after the closing date.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or the hiring process, please contact the City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works.
