PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER - City of Carson, CA : Job Details

Salary : $128,772.72 - $164,361.60 AnnuallyLocation : CITY OF CARSON, CAJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 2400090Department: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICEOpening Date: 11/05/2024THE POSITION* First Application Review Tuesday, November 19, 2024*The City of Carson is excited to welcome experienced candidates for the position of Public Safety Services Manager. This vital role is at the heart of our community, overseeing all public safety personnel within the City's Public Safety Division. As a key liaison, you will manage the City's interactions with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and LA County Fire Department. Your expertise will be invaluable in responding to the needs of our residents, businesses, and visitors onmatters of public safety, including parking control and code enforcement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence at the following core competencies:

• Leadership - Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish common goal
• Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Delegating - Sharing reasonability, authority and accountability
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Political & Organizational Savvy - Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing - Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Required Documents:

• Proof of graduation from an accredited post-secondary academic institution in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field related to public safety/code enforcement, with a four-year degree or higher.
• Proof of Code Enforcement Officer certification, issued by the CA Association of Code Enforcement Officers
• Proof of a valid PC 832

Job Summary:Under direction of the Assistant City Manager or designee, manages, organizes, assigns and reviews the work of staff engaged in the enforcement of municipal and regulatory codes and ordinances (i.e., health and safety, NPDES, etc.). Interprets code and parking requirements and provides technical advice. Oversees the code enforcement and parking enforcement case process for the city's code enforcement and parking enforcement divisions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

Manage and supervises Code Enforcement Officers and Parking Enforcement Officers in the enforcement of the Municipal Code/City Charter and all City Ordinances such as public peace, parking of vehicles, sanitation and health, taxes and licenses, streets, buildings, planning and zoning.

Supervise the City's service request/complaint operation.

Conduct investigations of unlawful activities.

Manage the City's radio communications systems.

Oversees unusual, special and new inspection requirements with City departments and outside agencies (i.e., NPDES, etc.).

Ensures all inspections are conducted pursuant to right-of-entry procedures and due process of law.

Compile statistics on activities and write reports.

Supervises and patrols areas of the City in the enforcement of all parking laws and regulations per City and state laws and regulations.

Issues parking citations when violations occur.

Prepare Council agenda items.

Write performance evaluations and discipline are commend subordinates.

Maintain close liaison with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and other public agencies and private organizations.

Monitor the L.A. County Sheriff's contract, the L.A. County Department of Animal Care & Control contract and other contracts as required.

Participate as a key member and leader on the City's emergency response team.

Manage and supervise the street sweeping parking enforcement contract.

Assist in all matters relating to disaster and emergency preparedness for the City and the community.

Explain and interpret municipal ordinances and other regulations.

Prepare complaints and cases for court prosecution.

Hold office conferences with violators of the municipal and zoning codes.

Provide training for enforcement and other staff.

Prepare and manage the division's budget.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONSA typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:Education and Experience:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in a related field required. Four (4) years of full-time paid experience required in code enforcement with a public sector agency. Four (4) years of full-time paid experience also preferred in parking enforcement with a public sector agency.Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Certified Code Enforcement Officer Certificate (i.e., successful completion of Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Level modules) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO).
• Possession of a valid PC 832 required - (Arrest Course Certificate)
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Employee in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Desirable experience would include work in a law enforcement agency or public safety agency or other experience in public contact work involving regulatory codes, public relations, investigation, or inspection work; and any P.O.S.T. training or certification.Knowledge of:

• Modern principles of investigation and inspection.
• City ordinances.
• Municipal Code/City Charter
• State and Federal laws.
• Record keeping practices.
• Principles of management, supervision, and administration.
• Public relations methods and practices.
• Drone operation and usage as it relates to required codes
• Laws relating to arrest, search and seizure; laws relating to evidence and property.
• Knowledge of site visit report writing and NPDES inspection practices.
• Modern principles of security including knowledge of security hardware systems and principles of dignitary protection.

Skill and Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Understand and apply ordinances, laws and regulations to a variety of situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with the public.
• Manage and supervise others in a professional, effective and harmonious manner.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the City's management team.
• Perform law enforcement duties and responsibilities in a calm and professional manner in the face of excited and angry persons.
• Provide NPDES education to non-compliant businesses.
• Legally operate a licensed motor vehicle in the State of California.

WORKING CONDITIONSEmployee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Perform work which is primarily sedentary.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections: - SME review, No weight -Oral Exam, weighted 100% The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applications including see resume or other similar language will be deemed incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on each of the examination sections to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing any/all of the examination sections does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures. OTHER INFORMATION:The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) ###-####.APPOINTMENT:Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPENCURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. City of CarsonSummary of Employee BenefitsAssociation of Management Employees (AME)CalPERS Retirement Formula

• 3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011.
• 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.
• 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other:

• Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• 1959 Survivors Program - Level 4

Medical Insurance

• The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.
• The City will pay the full family HMO premium from Kaiser Permanente of Los Angeles Region (including Riverside and San Bernardino counties) for each Unit member and eligible dependents. - a cafeteria cap of $200.00, per month, will be placed on any remaining premium monies.
• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the health insurance program upon proof of equal coverage. These employees shall receive 75% of the lowest 2-party premium, to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Dental Insurance

• The monthly dental plan is fully paid by the City.
• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the dental insurance program. These employees shall receive 65% of the premium to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Vision Insurance

• Employees may purchase vision care through payroll deduction from wages and/or with any remaining cafeteria money.

Life Insurance

• $100,000.00 Basic Group Term Life Insurance premium paid by the City.

Deferred Compensation

• Deferred Compensation Plan available; employee participation is optional.
• Deferred Compensation City match per calendar year as follows: Two thousand, four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) for Association of Management Employees Unit Members.

Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability

• City-paid premium.

Annual LeaveMonthly Accruals 11.33 hours Upon Appointment13.33 hours Commencement of 6th year16.66 hours Commencement of 11th yearAdditional 10 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 20th yearAdditional 20 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 21st yearAdditional 30 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 22nd yearAdditional 40 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 23rd year100% paid at separation700 maximum accrual hours Sick Leave

• 10 hours accrued per month.
• 1/2 the value of accrued sick leave balance paid at separation.

Holiday Leave

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.

Administrative Leave

• Exempt employees accrue 10 hours per month with a max accrual of 160 hours.

Annual Professional Development Allowance

• The City provides professional development pay in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) payable in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

Service Organization Membership

• The City pays up to ($150.00) per fiscal year for membership in one Carson-based service organization.

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

• TheCity will reimburse employees up to the California State University in-state rate (per semester, quarter, or academic year).

Retiree Medical

• The City shall pay a monthly health insurance premium for eligible retired unit members as follows:

% of difference between therequired minimum contributionFull-time service with Carson and the amount the City paysat time of retirement for active Unit members0 - 4.99 years 0%5 years 50%6 years 60%7 years 70%8 years 80%9 years 90%10 years 100%Longevity Pay

• 2 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 15 years of service credit.
• 5% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 20 years of service credit.
• 7 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 25 years of service credit.

For more information, please click on the link below.01 1. The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a Certified Code Enforcement Officer by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you a posses a valid PC 832?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have experience overseeing parking enforcement personnel?

• Yes
• No

05 Which one of the following statements best represents the highest formal education you earned?

• I did not earn a BA/BS.
• I earned a BA/BS (four-year college degree).
• I earned a graduate degree (MS/MA), other than a JD or Ph.D.
• I earned a JD or Ph.D.

06 If you selected Yes to Question #5, please detail where you earned such experience, the number of personnel you oversaw and summarize the duties you performed. Type N/A if you selected No . 07 Do you have experience supervising staff assigned to code enforcement duties?

• Yes
• No

08 If you selected Yes to Question #7, please detail where you earned such experience, the number of personnel you oversaw and summarize the duties you performed. Type N/A if you selected No . 09 Do you have a P.O.S.T. certification and/or training?

• Yes
• No

10 If you selected Yes to Question #9, please list the P.O.S.T. training and/or certificates you completed. Type N/A if you selected No . 11 Did you attach all required documents? Failure to attach any of the required documents may results in your application being disqualified from this recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question