Director - Office of Public Health and Safety

City Of Indianapolis • Indianapolis, IN

405d • $106,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Director of the Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) is a senior-level position responsible for coordinating public health and safety activities across the office. This role involves developing programs and policies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of OPHS, managing staff, and collaborating with various city, county, and community agencies to address public health and safety concerns in Marion County. The Director works closely with the Mayor to set overarching goals and objectives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal communications, tact, and diplomatic acumen
• Demonstrative management of multiple departments and personnel
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities
• Experience with public speaking and communication at meetings and conferences
• Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Skilled in project management and meeting deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in criminal justice, public health, social work, or another translatable field
• 10 to 15 years of experience in criminal justice, public health, social work, or another translatable field
• Knowledge of grant writing and procurement
• Demonstrative success in winning grant funding

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs OPHS activities with delegated authority from the Mayor
• Advises the Mayor on matters of health and public safety
• Exercises control over personnel and property related to the office and its divisions
• Oversees, supervises, and coordinates activities and operations of the divisions within OPHS
• Appoints a chief of the division of public safety communications and administrators for the Reuben engagement center and the division of re-entry services
• Oversees the division of emergency medical services
• Responsible for financing, purchasing, and contracting for public safety communications systems
• Executes contracts subject to the authority of the Mayor
• Prepares and submits the office's budget to the controller
• Delegates authority to personnel of the office to act on behalf of the director
• Develops policy regarding OPHS
• Reviews and evaluates OPHS programs and activities
• Analyzes methods and systems used to accomplish OPHS activities
• Provides information to city/county community partners as directed by the Mayor's Office
• Develops mutual aid agreements with local, regional, and federal agencies
• Attends and speaks at various public and governmental proceedings
• Maintains effective public relations with other divisions, agencies, and citizen groups
• Conducts research and evaluation of strategic initiatives in conjunction with other agencies

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary of $106,000 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree