Manager of Public Safety Business & Finance Operations
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Safety Operations and Administration, the Manager of Public Safety Business & Finance Operations administers and coordinates assigned financial, administrative, and business-service functions for the Public Safety unit. The position implements established priorities and procedures; coordinates budget monitoring, procurement, payroll, travel, personnel transactions, compliance documentation, and reporting activities; directly supervises assigned administrative or financial support staff; and resolves routine operational matters within delegated authority. The incumbent prepares analyses and recommendations for the Director and elevates matters involving significant financial, policy, legal, personnel, or institutional impact.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration, public finance, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and administer complex financial and administrative activities within a highly regulated and compliance-driven environment.
- Demonstrated supervisory or formal lead-work skills, including the ability to establish priorities, assign and review work, provide training and feedback, evaluate performance, and support employee development.
- Ability to analyze financial, operational, and statistical information; identify trends, risks, and problems; evaluate alternatives; and develop sound findings and recommendations.
- Ability to review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, appropriate funding and chartfield use, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field, AND three years of progressively responsible experience in financial administration, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contract administration, or business operations.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Administers and coordinates assigned financial, administrative, and business-service functions for the Public Safety unit.
- Implements established priorities and procedures.
- Coordinates budget monitoring, procurement, payroll, travel, personnel transactions, compliance documentation, and reporting activities.
- Directly supervises assigned administrative or financial support staff.
- Resolves routine operational matters within delegated authority.
- Prepares analyses and recommendations for the Director.
- Elevates matters involving significant financial, policy, legal, personnel, or institutional impact.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
