Job Opening: Director/Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) UN

The Director of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) will plan, oversee and direct all programs and activities within the ACS Department. The Department responds to non-life-threatening scenarios as unarmed first responder teams trained in behavioral health and social welfare issues. Responsibilities include Administrative Services, Policy and Training, Mental and Behavioral Health Response and Community Response. Oversee the preparation of department budget, grant applications and the formulation of policies in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations and the coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Administration.

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

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

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.

Preferred Knowledge

• Program development that includes operational and strategic planning, leadership, management, supervision, business communications, public administration and program evaluation.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Collaborating with communities that are traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Experience or knowledge of the first-responder and public safety system

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Oversee the preparation of grant applications
• Facilitate the implementation of funding
• 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
• 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, both orally and in writing
• 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 accommodations