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This position is accepting applications on a continuous basis until filled. First review of applications will be the week of May 27th. The eligibility list established will be used to fill (2) vacancies.
DEPARTMENT
The City Manager's office is housed within the Administration Department and directs, oversees, coordinates, and supports the efforts of all City Departments ensuring that City Council policy and direction is carried out. The City Manager's office is comprised of a friendly, dynamic, and high-level functioning group of individuals that thrive and foster collaboration and innovation. Under the direction of the City Manager, the following divisions report to the Deputy City Manager: City Clerk, Public Safety, Government & Community Relations, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Each division has its own personality and internal work dynamics that are effective, accountable, and inclusive of City Council goals and initiatives. Public safety services are provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Deputy City Manager and supervises staff within the Public Safety Division. Serves as a liaison to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
POSITION
Under general direction, the Public Safety Manager is a non-sworn, represented position which supervises staff and performs complex professional and administrative functions related to various emergency management programs, public safety programs, and issues, including coordination and management of the City’s Public Safety Division; serving as liaison to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Coordinates with public safety issues with various governmental agencies and social service agencies; contract oversight of all law enforcement services or other supplemental services that enhance public safety; developing, distributing and presenting staff reports and other reports related to various public safety issues; coordinating meetings with various groups including homeowner’s associations; developing and initiating policy for various programs; and evaluating, developing, implementing and overseeing various public safety programs in coordination with City Council and Public Safety subcommittee.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThe Public Safety Manager manages the Public Safety Division under the City Administration Department. This class is responsible for performing complex managing public safety operations staff, determining priorities, and overseeing both administrative and field operations. This position also provides supplementary support to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Fire Department that enhance public safety.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate experience including strong note-taking and report writing skills; ability to follow procedures on handling confidential or highly sensitive information; management of multiple conflicting priorities; professional report generation; and facilitation of communication between numerous parties. Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by a background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, technical information.
The ideal candidate will lead and manage staff which includes coordination of training, scheduling, assigning, assessing, and staff development.