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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Assistant Director, Police


FLSA: Executives/2 EEO Category: (10) Official/Adm
Class Code: 10702 Salary Grade: E00
Approved: June 21, 2013 Last Revised: April 04, 2019


Purpose:
 

As a member of the Department Executive Team manages and coordinates activities assigned to the Administrative Bureau and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police.  

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Plans, develops, recommends, resolves and implements executive level policies and procedures
2. Analyzes business needs and addresses the most difficult and sensitive citizen issues that rise to the executive level.
3. Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the departments business plan
4. Directs the activities of the department’s Financial Management Division, Human Resources Division, and other civilian divisions that may be assigned
6. Attends and participates in meetings of the Austin City Council and various other boards and commissions
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of organizational and business management principles and practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Knowledge of complex principles and practices related to municipal government policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as related to assigned job functions.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to personnel administration, labor laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to fiscal planning, budget preparation, financial monitoring, and administration.
Knowledge of law enforcement administration, operations, practices and procedures.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting data, research, problems and identification and implementation of effective solutions.
Skill in selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff.
Skill in administration of financial activities, human resource activities as well as other identified responsibilities.
Skill in forecasting, identification and resolution of complex strategic development design and implementation. 
Skill in gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion and communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill in interpretation and application of Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, representatives of business and governments, employees and the general public. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration or related field, plus four (4) years of related experience, two (2) years of which were in a managerial capacity
 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None.


This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.