Job Description

Assistant City Manager — Public Safety

City of Sacramento, California
Salary: $156,804 to $282,246 DOE/DOQ

The City of Sacramento seeks an Assistant City Manager — Public Safety to help oversee the Police, Fire, and Community Response departments, along with the Office of Emergency Management. The Assistant City Manager is a key member of the City Manager Office’s executive team who advises the City Manager on management of public safety resources addressing homelessness, violence prevention, and emergency management. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader of leaders, who is politically savvy, has a high emotional intelligence quotient, and is reliable, adaptable, decisive, driven, and engaging. They should have sound fiscal and budget oversight experience, the confidence to address politically sensitive issues, the experience to motivate staff, and the ability to remove barriers for staff and effectively work with the community and elected officials. If you are eager to be a part of a dynamic team that will make a meaningful difference in the community, please apply today!

See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/2afa5706-8a89-46cd-bc95-aabce01d74a3

THE JOB

The Assistant City Manager — Public Safety (ACM) is a strategic partner and leader in the City Manager’s Office who assists with the day-to-day operations of the Police, Fire, and Community Response (Violence Prevention and Homeless Services Division) departments and the Offices of Emergency Management. The ACM will oversee four direct reports and approximately 2,000 indirect staff comprised of sworn police officers, firefighters, and professional staff with a combined annual budget of approximately $314 million. They will work closely with the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Community Response, and the Director of Emergency Management to review policies, plans, legislative mandates, and proposals that impact the community’s health and safety. Reporting to the City Manager, this unique ACM position focuses on addressing public safety concerns and creating innovative strategies to enhance the City’s response to violent crimes and emergencies, such as wildfires, public health issues, homelessness, gang violence, weather hazards, and other major events. The ACM will have expertise in public safety policy development and a background addressing homelessness and enhancing emergency response strategies. This individual will represent the City Manager in all aspects of city management as deemed by the City Manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is transparent and responsive and can work effectively with elected officials, the public, and other governmental organizations, including regulatory agencies. Prior experience with labor negotiations in the public sector is highly desired. The top candidate will have a track record of being a relationship builder and the ability to maintain a high level of trust between all levels within an organization. The ACM will have an engaging leadership style that demonstrates confidence, strength of character, and the ability to work within a high-performing team. They will use their operational experience to help staff adapt to new challenges and advance the goals of the City. The ACM will be a progressive leader in municipal government with a strong commitment to public service and a true desire to serve a diverse population in an urban setting.

Background and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• 7+ years of municipal senior management experience that include budget development/administration, strategic planning, policy/procedure development and implementation, personnel management, and knowledge of public safety and emergency management tactics and techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience as a city department head with full executive responsibility for budgeting, strategic planning, policy/procedure development/implementation, and personnel management may substitute for the required experience.

Desired:

• Master’s degree with specialization in public administration, business, emergency management, or a related field.

Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary: $156,804 to $282,246 DOE/DOQ and an attractive benefits package. 

Save the Dates: Interviews will take place in person on May 12 & 13. Candidates must be available for these interview dates.

Questions? Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any inquiries.

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• 929.9227 (toll-free)

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about the City’s DEI initiatives here: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/City-Manager/Divisions-Programs/Diversity-Equity

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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