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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 072353A - Position Classification Plan Amended - Director Of Public Safety Created - 07_23_1953 R E S O L U T I O N + BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY.COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK- f C , t tr�2y�D l( SEC T IO N 1, That the "Position Classification Plan" recently adopted �P1L4.t11 d��' by the City Commission BE, and the same is hereby amended to delete the �} classification of "Administrative Coordinator, " page 094, as shown by the plan { �yl717Ets originally filed with the City Secretary.- SECTION 2. The office of "Director of Public Safety"' is hereby created, II as a classification under said plan, with duties and responsibilities as set out- on page 095 attached to the original of this Resolution, which shall be inserted in the '"Position Classification Plan" as page 095. 11 SECTION 3. Code No. 094 of the "Salary Plan" Schedule II shall apply to the office of Director of Public Safety hereby created, including range number, etc. originally applicable to Code No. 094. On motion of Commissioner Morris , seconded by Commis- signer Thomas , this Resolution was passed on this the 23rd day of July, 1953, by the following vote: Commissioners voting "YEA^'. Morris, Carpenter, Davis, Thomas and Mayor Tripp 1 if ii Commissioners voting "NAY": None. i I � ,r VURURRELL RIP or ATTEST:ATTEST I � I venia Lo e, Cit Secretary-Treasurer VEW:sv i 1 7-2.2-53 l� • ' I DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEFINITION This is very responsible administrative work in directing the activities of several city departments performing public safety func- tions. This employee is responsible for organizing and directing the work of those city. departments engaged in policing, traffic safety and control,fire protection, firewfinspection, building inspection, and re- lated protectional and inspectional work. Employee determinea major departmental pol.ici6a.,directs -the planning of departmental operations and procedures, 'sees to the establishment of appropriate organiza- tioris, sees to the proper staffing of such organizations and the adequate It-service training of their personnel, and generally pas- ses on the most difficult and significant administrative decisions. Employee necessarily delegates considerable authority for the ,execu- tion of technical and administrative policies and programs as the ma- jor emphasis orhis work is directed at overall administration. As- signments involve` considerable conferring with governing boards and commissions of the city as well as with other top level city officials, state agencies, local private organisations, and civic groups for the purposes of interpreting and executing city programs, ordinances , and administrative policies.Supervision is exercised over a large staff of administrative and technical personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the City- Manager; and various gover- ning boards of the city. EXAMPLES' OF WORK PERFORMED Any one position may -not include-- al-1--of _the_.__. duties listed, nor do the listed expmples include all tasks which ,may be found in positions of this class. ) Confers with and ;advises various subordinate departmental di- rectors on administrative problems relating to such matters as depart- .mental programming, staffing, organization, assignment of personnel, assignment of g equipment, training, of personnel, operating procedu- rest and record keeping systems;introduces improvements- and changes where desirable in the foregoing activities; confers with the City Manager in regard to any especially important operational problems of his departments; reviews information on and interviews applicants for the more important positions in his departments. Directs the preparation of and reviews plans and proposed budgets covering departmental operat ons;, reviews periodically ac- counting, personnel, equipment and other operating records of his departments; reviews and assists in the drafting of ordinances and regulations afrecting his departments. Confers with the city governing bodies, the City Manager, and other department heads concerning the programs and problems of his de- partments; participates in the development of city-wide programs and administrative policies; confers with the -public and civic groues on important matters of complaints and in interpretations of city poli- cies andon related public relations activities. Confers with representatives of county and state agencies on matters pertaining to the activities of his departments. Performs related work as required. - = REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, }SKILLS AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with particular reference to those principles applied in the development and management of organizations providing munici- -pal .police and fire services. Thorough knowledge ' of 'the"-perYscirXriel', mekie&6M1, materials, ;and .techniques employed in the operation and evaluation of police, fire, and related municipal services. Thorough knowledge of -the applications -of 'record keeping systems to -various protectional services. Consider�Lble­knowledge of the basic laws - ordinances., and regulations unde#'lying the municipal corporation. ` Skill in :organizing and directing the activities of several city departments. Skill- in meeting and dealing effectively with municipal go- -verning bodies, civic groups, and the public. Skill in developing long term .plans and programs and in ma- _ king decisions on matters of major policy and on complex technical and ° administrative problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation- ships with subordinates and other city officials. . Ability to express himself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; and to speak effectively in public in regard to various city programs, DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Any combination of experience and training equivalent to' the following:extensive experience in work affording familiarity with municipal protectional and related services including responsible ad- ministrative experience; and graduation from' a' four year college or uni- versity with specialization in public .or business administration. .