Public Safety Compliance Program Manager (Reserved for COA Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job.
• Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
The Public Safety Compliance Program Manager supervises the daily activities and responsibilities of civilian personnel supporting department research and planning functions. The Program Manager is responsible for data analysis, summary and presentation of research findings, performance measurement, community risk assessment, and the coordination of critical project implementation.

Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase "see resume" or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the "Duties and Responsibilities" sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.
• Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.
• Interviews with qualified candidates may take place before the posting is closed.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience using research methods, data analysis and with program evaluation.
• Knowledge of fire service practice, policy and principles.
• Knowledge of complex technical data and its relationship to compliance programs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Demonstrated ability to identify compliance policy issues and develop programs to effectively respond to concerns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops, coordinates and implements compliance policies, procedures and programs. Monitors existing programs for compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Recommends solutions to critical compliance issues and implementation projects.

Provides analysis and recommendations assisting in the formulation of departmental policies, operating procedures, and performance.

Serves as an advisor to senior officials in support of initiatives and makes recommendations which help shape significant City policies or programs. May represent the City in strategic arenas.

Serves as an expert resource regarding policy information by preparing and reviewing technical reports and analyzing related data.

Provides support to department personnel, City advisory boards, commissions and subcommittees, the public, contractors, vendors and key stakeholders.

Responsible for identifying, reviewing and providing recommendations of proposed compliance issue standards, trends and technologies. May negotiate, mediate, and confer with various federal, state and local agencies to help establish and clarify policies and standards.

Coordinates compliance programs, policies and procedures with various legal and human resources staff to develop and implement strategies to obtain City objectives.

Coordinates cross-functional projects and personnel to assess departmental requirements.

Acts as the department liaison for compliance issues with other City departments.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of compliance programs.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and principles.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of complex technical data and its relationship to compliance programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Ability to evaluate contract agreements and negotiation.
• Ability to gather and analyze moderately complex financial data
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to communicate in a various formats complex policy and technical material to public officials, the general public.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of policies and programs with various City departments and functions.
• Ability to identify compliance policy issues and develop programs to effectively respond to concerns.
• Ability to negotiate City and public interests with federal and state agencies and other entities.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.