Safety Services Director ( City Administrator )

Norwood; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwood is seeking a Safety Services Director to lead the police, fire, and public works operations, serving as the chief administrative authority for the City.

Under the Mayor's direction, the Director oversees budgeting, program development, emergency planning, and staff supervision, with a negotiable starting salary around $120,000 to $130,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including pension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Police Science, Fire Science, Behavioral Science, Public or Business Administration, Communications, or related field; seven years in municipal management, five in supervision
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and remain insurable under City policy
• Residency in Norwood may be required and professional designations are preferred (ICMA, OCMA, CAMA, OML, CLO)

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance in creation, administration, planning, and direction of police, fire and public works functions; develops goals, policies and work standards; supervises personnel and conducts staff development
• Plans, organizes and directs Public Service Department activities; manages municipal water, lighting, and other undertakings; ensures compliance with laws and city ordinances
• Oversees contracts for buildings and improvements; reviews development as it relates to city infrastructure; directs bidding and purchasing for public works projects
• Directs annual budget preparation for safety departments; manages expenditures; forecasts funds for health and safety services; develops long-range plans for city safety programs
• Represents City with other jurisdictions; collaborates with departments and citizen groups; develops emergency action plans and presents reports to Mayor and Council
• Maintains records of documents and proceedings; attends meetings and trainings as directed

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Budgeting

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety / related field

Job description

Description

The City of Norwood is accepting applications for the position of Safety Services Director

Under the direction of the Mayor, the Safety Service Director shall be the executive head of the police and fire departments and the chief administrative authority of the City and other assigned administrative departments such as water, and building. They shall have all powers and duties connected with an incident to the appointment, regulation, and government of such departments except as otherwise provided by law.

Starting salary of $120,000- $130,000 , negotiable with experience, Comprehensive benefits package plus pension.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and guidance in the creation, administration, planning, and direction all city police, fire, and public works functions; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; makes recommendations to the City relative to the long term needs for maintaining and improving effective operations; directs the supervision and work evaluation of personnel; participates in various personnel matters, including investigating complaints, and in conducting internal investigations when appropriate, and provides corrective action as appropriate; approves the hiring, firing, promotion and any other change of employee status; provides for staff development and supervisory training programs; provides reports to the Mayor on department activities and data affecting the City.
• Manages and supervises all public works and undertakings of the city, except as otherwise provided by law; supervises the improvement and repair of streets, avenues, alleys, lands, lanes, squares, docks, landings, market houses, bridges, viaducts, aqueducts, sidewalks, playgrounds, sewers, drains, ditches, culverts, streams and the lighting, sprinkling, and cleaning of public places, and the construction of public improvements and public works, except those otherwise provided in Title VII [7] of the Revised Code.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes and directs the activities of the Public Service Department; assures the total operational effectiveness of the department; assures compliance with policies and procedures, city ordinances, federal, state and local laws; manages municipal water, lighting, heating, power, garbage, and other undertakings of the city and parks such as baths, playgrounds, market houses, cemeteries, crematories, sewage disposal plants, and farms; makes and preserves surveys, maps, plans, drawings, and estimates; supervises the construction, repair, and maintenance of public buildings and other city owned, managed, or lease property and facilities.
• Oversees and approves all contracts for the erection or repair of all buildings or improvements and for the purchase of all supplies and equipment; reviews private real estate or construction developments as they relate and connect to the City's infrastructure; directs, coordinates and evaluates the functions and activities related to the construction operation, maintenance and repair of streets, water, sewer, waste collection and disposal, traffic control and other related public works functions; promulgates Bid Specifications and all bidding of all Public Works projects for the City.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the annual budget for the safety service departments; reviews budget requests for public safety and service and approves or modifies them; monitors expenditures to ensure that expenses do not exceed amounts appropriated; directs the forecasting of additional funds needed to ensure adequate health and safety services, programs, activities, and related tools, supplies and equipment; prepares and recommends long-range plans for city safety and service programs; develops specific proposals for action on current and future city needs.
• Represents the City in dealings with other governmental jurisdictions; works closely with the City officials, other city departments, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve safety service problems; creates and properly implements emergency action plans, and ensures every department has a plan in case of an emergency; prepares and presents agenda items for the Mayor and City Council; prepares and presents reports to the Mayor and City Council; coordinates the preparation of a wide variety of reports or presentations for city management or outside agencies; responds to citizen concerns and inquiries.
• Maintains a record of documents, reports, findings, or other proceedings, a copy of which, when certified, shall be competent evidence in all courts.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Environmental Health and Safety, Police Science, Fire Science, Behavioral Science, Public or Business Administration, Communications, or related field, seven (7) years recent demonstrated work experience in municipal management, of which five (5) years in a supervisory capacity;
• or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
• License/ Certifications: Professional designations/memberships preferred; ICMA, OCMA, CAMA, OML, CLO.
• Norwood residency required.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in municipality policies and procedures;
• Budgeting; Purchasing;
• City zoning/building code; Code enforcement procedures;
• Safety practices and procedures; OSHA safety and health rules and regulations;
• DOL rules and regulations;
• Water and wastewater treatment regulations;
• Building construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Water distribution principles and practices; Sewer construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies; Grounds maintenance and repair;
• Law enforcement administration;
• Disaster management;
• Labor relations;
• Employee training and development;
• Personnel administration;
• Workplace safety

EEO compliant employer.