Manager of Public Safety Business Operations

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Safety Operations and Administration, the Manager of Public Safety Business Services 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.