Position Description

The purpose of this position is to lead various departments under the Office of Community Safety and provide professional, equitable, ethical, and effective service delivery to the City, while providing guidance and strategic work direction to the assigned areas of responsibility.

Preference will be given to candidates who apply by January 17, 2025.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for the functions that support delivery of City services in the Office of Community Safety.
Oversees a group of approximately 1200-1400 FTEs that provide services in assigned areas including Emergency Management, Neighborhood Safety, 911, Fire and Police departments.
Develops and leads effective and equitable strategies to support service delivery.
Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and accountability of assigned service functions. Ensures that program work is conducted in accordance with grant and city requirements.
Directs staff in establishing work priorities and procedures which respond to service deliver needs.
Supervises, supports, and develops department leaders in assigned areas of responsibility.
Manages and cultivates effective working relationships between all City departments and key partners and stakeholders; manages and cultivates effective working relationships between all City departments.
Complies with and communicates to all City departments enterprise-wide policies and procedures to ensure understanding and implementation.
Leads the development of innovative strategies for creation of new or modification of existing programs, processes, and systems based on best practices and key stakeholder input.
Ensures fiscal responsibility and budget accountability of departments within scope of responsibility.
Creates and fosters an equitable work environment through development of policies, practices, and strategic investments; creates fair and just opportunities and outcomes for all people.
Updates, informs, and solicits input from the Community Safety Commissioner about key department projects, programs, and initiatives.
Develops and implements surveys, measurements, and metrics to evaluate program and department effectiveness and efficiencies.
Establishes and serves on teams for enterprise-wide initiatives to improve service delivery, as well as citywide strategic planning and goal setting.
Oversees the presentation of reports, research efforts, planning documents and presentations to elected officials, stakeholder groups and the public; presents complex information at public hearings, Council meetings and to large organizations, explaining City decisions or positions.
Works with Human Resources-Labor Relations, as needed, on City’s collective bargaining priorities including helping to define strategy.

Working Conditions:
Office environment

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
College degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Background Check:

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation:
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. This is an appointed position.

Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated blend of strong management and leadership experience including ability to foster a supportive, collaborative, creative and innovative environment that focuses on service delivery and develops staff capacity.
Collaborative leader with the ability to forge partnerships and positive relationships with diverse groups and teams of people at all levels of a complex organization with an emphasis on working with City departments.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of local government functions, practices, financial and personnel operations, including applicable local and state laws related to the administration of municipalities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in a political atmosphere.
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, encourage innovation, initiate positive change, and influence others.
Demonstrated cultural agility: awareness of, and sensitivity to, the needs and concerns of individuals from different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.
Ability to create a racially equitable work environment and develop policies, practices, and make strategic investments to reverse racial disparity trends, eliminate institutional racism, and ensure that outcomes and opportunities are no longer predictable by race.
Demonstrated ability to lead large scale projects consisting of implementing multiple programs and interventions in a collaborative, urban environment, particularly with community agencies, health care organizations, schools, health and social service providers, worksites and federal, state, county, and local levels of government.
Demonstrated ability to advance organizational and governmental policy at all levels.
Proven ability to manage and complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Knowledge of grant and contract management requirements.
Proven ability to successfully obtain in-kind and financial support and sponsorships for a variety of large-scale initiatives.
Ability to coordinate many simultaneous activities to meet department goals and objectives.
Ability to work with policy makers.
Ability to develop metrics and measurements to assess program and department effectiveness.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

New 12 weeks of paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program, health club discounts and more.

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