Police Services Manager I - Fiscal

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees .

About the Oakland Police Department

Mission Statement
The Oakland Police Department’s mission is to provide police service focused on public safety and the sanctity of life, to hold ourselves accountable to a high standard of conduct, efficiency, and efficacy, and to promote mutual respect between the Department and the Communities of Oakland.

Vision
We will work in partnership with our community, recognize the successes of our staff, build a team of professionals who are trained and developed to provide top quality service, hold ourselves and each other accountable, and continually seek to be the exemplar for 21st Century Constitutional Policing, Community engagement, and positive employee morale within the police profession.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is action and results focused. You are able to manage projects ensuring they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve departmental objectives.
• Pays attention to detail. You possess the ability to focus on the work content, steps, and final work product.
• Displays accountability and ownership. You demonstrate an ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Is resourcefu l. You are able to prioritize the use of fiscal resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Is an effective communicator (verbal and written) . In this position you will need to be able to maintain professional rapport and relationships throughout the organization and with staff. You also have the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Is able to work effectively in a para-military organization.
• Has specialized knowledge in financial management.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, directing, and managing daily fiscal operations for the police department.
• Budget development and administration of fiscal operations.
• Providing staff training and development for the police department Fiscal Division staff.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Providing input to management of the Department regarding strategies and policies.
• Assisting in the development of, coordinating, administering and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures throughout the division.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a position that impacts the police department’s operations, which directly impacts the public and Oakland residents.
• You will work with a diverse group of staff.
• You will have many opportunities for both personal and career growth and development.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to balance complex policies and funding requirements while adhering to bureaucratic processes.
• Working with limited staff and resources.
• You will need to balance multiple co m peting priorities.

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Competencies Required:

• Analyzing and Interpreting data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Critical thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and legal & regulatory navigation.
• Decision Making - Choosing optimal course of action in a timely manner.
• Professional and Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Action and Results Focused - Taking initiative with tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Adaptability- Able to respond positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Innovative Problem Solving - Ability to identify and analyze problems in order to propose new and better ways to manage issues.
• Oral Communication - Engaging in effective and clear dialogue .
• Presentation Skills - Formally delivering information to various groups.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
• Customer Focused - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Handling and Resolving Conflict - Ability to manage, supervise and train staff.
• Professional Integrity and Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Project Management - Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives.

Minimum Requirements for Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, criminal justice or related field.

Experience:

Two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in public safety services program administration in a public agency setting.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting practices specific to municipal or public safety agencies.
• Ability to conduct complex financial analysis, forecasting, and trend identification to support budget planning and resource allocation.
• Understanding of grants, special revenue funds, and other funding mechanisms used in law enforcement (e.g., federal or state funds for public safety programs).

Required License/Certificate:

• The successful incumbent is required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrates the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Supplemental Information

What’s in it for you?

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation - 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service.
• Retirement - CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security.
• Health - The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental - The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vision - The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
• Sick leave - Employees accrue 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan.
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting.

The Recruitment Process: All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Police Department for further consideration.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm .

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Lea Rubio at LRubio@oaklandca.gov .

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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