Deputy Director - Albuquerque Community Safety

Position Summary

Plan, Direct, manage, oversee and supervise a wide range of programs and activities within the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) which may include Mental and Behavioral Health Response, Community Response as well as the formulation of policies in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations; coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Safety Department Director.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Master’s degree in public policy, human services, economics or public administration; and

Five (5) years experience in emergency response or social service management and administration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of social service and behavioral health programs
• Familiarity with public safety dispatch operations, radio operation, and multidisciplinary emergency response
• Principles and practices of program development, administration and policy development
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• General understanding of grant programs and requirements
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
• Analyze and present operational data and statistics
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Research, analyze and evaluate new services delivery methods and techniques
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation