Assistant County Manager (ACM) for Public Safety and Community Operations

Summary

Public Safety And Community Operations Director

This is a highly professional and senior level management position specific to directing the Public Safety and Community Operations work group. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing assigned departments and offices, embracing change and recommending, developing and implementing innovative strategies that align with the county's overall goals and objectives. Work is performed under the broad direction of the County Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observations of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. May be required to serve as the County Manager in their absence, upon request. Manages/coordinates and/or provides direct supervision over the activities of assigned department directors and/or subordinate supervisors/managers and/or employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending and approving personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and may coordinate departmental training and/or orientation. Leads and facilitates functional group programs; identifies major initiatives and discusses impacts which cross departmental lines; provides proactive strategies for delivering quality customer service and facilitates interdepartmental communication and team-based problem resolution. Collaborates with Directors, Managers, County Staff, County Manager and other officials to plan, coordinate, implement and address modify programs and matters affecting internal operations to assigned departments. Directs the preparation of and recommends short and long-range goals and business plans for County service provisions and funding. Directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future County needs. Provides direction for reports and presentations, reviews, and revises work assignments for groups of assigned employees as needed. Directs, plans, implements and delivers written reports, oral presentations and/or speeches assigned by a higher-level Administrator. Ensures the proper administration, development and monitoring of budgets for Departments and Divisions; provides direction and reviews budget expenditures, revenues, appropriations and enhancements. Makes recommendations and offers direction to programs for reductions and/or enhancements. Analyzes and evaluates departmental policies, reviews federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the program within the department; recommends development of new policies and/or revisions in current policies with Human Resources Director, as appropriate. Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings with department directors; renders problem-solving assistance, guidance and direction to staff. Performs administrative duties assigned or delegated by the County Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, or related field and five years of progressively responsible governmental administrative experience in Court Services, Animal Resources, Fire Rescue Services, Code Administration or Emergency Management; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, Level 2 criminal investigation check, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.

HOLIDAYS:

1. New Years Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans' Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Friday following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
11. Christmas Day
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
13. 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters

Job Description

Public Safety And Community Operations Director

This is a highly professional and senior level management position specific to directing the Public Safety and Community Operations work group. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing assigned departments and offices, embracing change and recommending, developing and implementing innovative strategies that align with the county's overall goals and objectives. Work is performed under the broad direction of the County Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observations of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. May be required to serve as the County Manager in their absence, upon request. Manages/coordinates and/or provides direct supervision over the activities of assigned department directors and/or subordinate supervisors/managers and/or employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending and approving personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and may coordinate departmental training and/or orientation. Leads and facilitates functional group programs; identifies major initiatives and discusses impacts which cross departmental lines; provides proactive strategies for delivering quality customer service and facilitates interdepartmental communication and team-based problem resolution. Collaborates with Directors, Managers, County Staff, County Manager and other officials to plan, coordinate, implement and address modify programs and matters affecting internal operations to assigned departments. Directs the preparation of and recommends short and long-range goals and business plans for County service provisions and funding. Directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future County needs. Provides direction for reports and presentations, reviews, and revises work assignments for groups of assigned employees as needed. Directs, plans, implements and delivers written reports, oral presentations and/or speeches assigned by a higher-level Administrator. Ensures the proper administration, development and monitoring of budgets for Departments and Divisions; provides direction and reviews budget expenditures, revenues, appropriations and enhancements. Makes recommendations and offers direction to programs for reductions and/or enhancements. Analyzes and evaluates departmental policies, reviews federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the program within the department; recommends development of new policies and/or revisions in current policies with Human Resources Director, as appropriate. Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings with department directors; renders problem-solving assistance, guidance and direction to staff. Performs administrative duties assigned or delegated by the County Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, or related field and five years of progressively responsible governmental administrative experience in Court Services, Animal Resources, Fire Rescue Services, Code Administration or Emergency Management; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, Level 2 criminal investigation check, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.

HOLIDAYS:

1. New Years Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans' Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Friday following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
11. Christmas Day
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
13. 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters