KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and oversee the execution of these decisions.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as computer terminal, telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax machine and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as financial statements, budgets, contracts, bid specifications, press releases, city charter, ordinances, statutes, various policies, master plans, program reports, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentage and decimals; develop and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical reports.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions involving planning and directing of interrelated activities or multiple departments. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables in working out approaches to major problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.
• Environmental Factors: Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to irate individuals poses a very limited risk of injury.
• Physical Requirements: None.
• Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of shapes to clearly distinguish objects and sounds to communicate with others. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
  Qualifications
  A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, social sciences, or a related field; plus three years of administrative and/or managerial experience. Qualifying experience must include analyzing, developing and recommending programs, policies and procedures and advising the department head or chief executive officer on management and policy issues. OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Coordinates and manages executive-level communications for the Director of Public Safety, including drafting detailed reports, official correspondence, and high-quality presentations.
• Serves as primary liaison between leadership, staff, and external agencies to ensure timely information flow, unified messaging, and positive stakeholder relations.
• Organizes and maintains department schedules, prepares agendas, coordinates logistics, and tracks follow-up actions for high-priority meetings.
• Supports policy and procedure implementation by translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance for staff.
• Assists in the planning and execution of special projects, public safety initiatives, and community engagement efforts, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with departmental goals.
• Supervises the Public Information Officer to ensure strategic media engagement, consistent public messaging, and effective incident response communication.