We’re hiring a collaborative Public Safety Manager to serve as the City of Wildomar’s lead for emergency management and its public safety partnerships with Riverside County Sheriff’s and CAL FIRE. Join a growing community committed to safety and preparedness.
The City of Wildomar is seeking a seasoned Public Safety Manager with extensive experience working alongside the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and/or CALFIRE to oversee contract public safety services and lead citywide emergency management programs. The ideal candidate brings proven public safety leadership, strong interagency collaboration skills, and a demonstrated commitment to protecting our residents and City staff. This position requires both effective teamwork and confident independent decision-making. The City offers a competitive benefits package, and flexibility is required, as evenings, nights, and weekends may be needed.
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DEFINITION
The Public Safety Manager plans and administers public safety programs and contract services (e.g., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CalFIRE, and Animal Friends of the Valleys), including oversight and management of the City’s emergency operations and hazard mitigation plans; plans, organizes, and coordinates Citywide emergency management programs for the preparedness, response, and recovery phases for disasters and national security emergencies; in collaboration with other departments and agencies, implements programs and solutions to address homelessness; oversees Code Enforcement and animal control services; performs analytical work and prepares reports and studies; conducts emergency response training; represents the City at various meetings; and provides project support to the Police Department and Fire Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is distinguished by its high level of responsibility, requiring strong analytical, administrative, and leadership skills to plan and direct programs that protect life and property. The Public Safety Manager exercises considerable judgment and independence in developing strategies and implementing initiatives to enhance community safety, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery efforts.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and administrative support personnel. ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSTATEMENTS--Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administers contract services pertaining to public safety, including all law enforcement, fire, and paramedic services; ensures that services provided are in accordance with contract requirements and related laws, ordinances and regulations.
Administers contract services pertaining to animal control; serves as the staff representative on the Executive Committee for the Southwest Communities Financing Authority (SCFA).
Manages, directs, administers, and oversees the City’s Code Enforcement Division, including code enforcement, parking enforcement, graffiti management, commercial enforcement, weed and abandoned vehicle abatement; emergency management; and vector control programs.
Serves as the Emergency Manager for the City; develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains a comprehensive Citywide emergency management program, including preparation and management of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and other plans related to Public Safety/Emergency Services; works closely with other City departments and a variety of outside agencies, such as governments, school districts, utilities, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations to develop the plans.
May plan, direct, and participate in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; ensure documentation of violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; assist with research of ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish violations; manage and handle the most complex code enforcement cases, investigations, studies and projects.
May prepare cases for nuisance abatement hearings and court proceedings; testifies in court actions as necessary.
May participate in planning and developing new forms, procedures, policies, and programs pertaining to field services and inspection practices; assist in preparing code amendments and City Council staff reports.
May train staff in proper inspection practices and methods and evaluate field practices; assess needs for additional educational development; arrange and provide training and education programs for public as necessary.
May verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Reviews legislation and legislative changes to ensure the City is in compliance with federal, state, and operational area laws and regulations; establishes relationships with other emergency planning agencies and organizations; researches, analyzes, and develops recommendations regarding emergency preparedness programs and procedures, pending legislation, and policies; recommends changes as appropriate.
Organizes, equips, maintains, and reviews the effectiveness of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and stockpiles appropriate supplies; prepares supporting documentation such as incident specific plans, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation procedures, and call-out lists; maintains the readiness of the City’s EOC at all times; facilitates ongoing EOC training for City staff; sets up and activates the EOC for actual emergencies and planned events.
Forecasts both short-term and long-term needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors expenditures.
Oversees implementation of emergency preparedness activities and other community classes to include Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), HAM Radio, and Sound the Alarm Events; conducts regular meetings/trainings for the City’s affiliated CERT volunteers and regular meetings for HAM volunteers; regularly holds full-scale drills for CERT volunteers; oversees the recruitment, selection, and training of volunteers related to program activities.
Coordinates fund recovery efforts during declared disasters; coordinates with FEMA representatives; prepares and submits required documents.
Researches, prepares, and monitors grants related to emergency preparedness for Police Department, Fire Department, and other related services.
Represents the City at meetings with partner agencies and at citizen, professional and community groups; prepares and delivers presentations; and answers inquiries from the public, other organizations, and internally.
Coordinates and supports, as appropriate, community-driven initiatives to enhance public safety service and community social service outreach delivery.
Designs, develops, and delivers public education and training programs related to public safety and emergency preparedness for the community at large.
Coordinates and conducts training of staff in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery practices; coordinates disaster response drills and exercises in accordance with state and federal requirements; ensures the City meets eligibility requirements for federal, state, and county reimbursement programs; prepares required FEMA After Action Reports.
Attends City Council and other required meetings, as necessary; prepares and presents written and oral reports and staff reports for City Council and other required meetings.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager and executive staff, Police Department, and Fire Department; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Prepares and manages the budget of the Public Safety Department, programs, and initiatives.
Serves as the liaison for the Police Department and Fire Department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Coordinates with the Human Resources and Risk Manager to administer the City’s Safety Committee and other employee programs, providing training for accident prevention, and safety in the workplace.
Complies with and ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen complaints and inquiries.
Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
Establishes, maintains, and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principals of municipal emergency service program planning and development, policies, operations, services, and activities.
Functions, procedures, and practices of emergency center operations and emergency communications.
Practices and procedures of disaster relief and recovery.
Incident Command System.
Public safety response and coordination.
Advanced principles and practices of a code enforcement program including identifying violations and investigation techniques.
State and local codes and regulations pertaining to building, substandard housing, zoning, and vehicle codes.
Methods of office and field inspection work.
Research methods involving discovering property ownership and zoning background.
Complex contract administration.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Effective business communications and correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Principles and practices of leadership and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Principles and practices used in interacting with the public tactfully and the use of non-confrontational approaches.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation and presentation.
Research techniques and project management techniques.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word), Adobe applications, standard desktop publishing, and database applications.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ham Radio/Other Communication Alternatives
Ability to:
Develop, manage, plan, and organize a comprehensive emergency management program ensuring knowledge and implementation of County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to emergency management.
Perform managerial and professional duties in support of a comprehensive public safety program.
Provide administrative and professional leadership for the Public Safety Department.
Understand, interpret, apply and explain federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to land use, building, zoning, housing, parking, and graffiti restitution, business license, abandoned vehicles, weed abatement, and vector control abatement.
Recommend and implement department goals, objectives, and procedures.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Understand the organization, operation and services of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Research and write technical documents; prepare and present clear and concise reports and other materials; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the ability to make clear, persuasive presentations to diverse groups.
Coordinate and direct emergency service programs suited to the community; solicit community and organizational support for emergency service programs.
Develop and implement emergency planning guidelines and procedures.
Interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
Develop, conduct, and facilitate training programs and meetings.
Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Apply for emergency management and hazard mitigation grants.
Follow workplace safety procedures and policies.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; serve as an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication; work independently and as an effective member of a team.
Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years in a sworn or civilian public safety agency with increasingly responsible professional administrative experience coordinating and/or actively participating in emergency services, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
Training:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed California units = 120 semester/180 quarter) from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in emergency management, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field. Supplemental training in emergency management applications is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possess and maintain Class C driver's license.
Possession of an Intermediate and or Advanced POST Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standard of Training.
Possession of a P.C. 832 Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) Certificate is required at time of appointment.
Possession of an Emergency Manager Certification from California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) or International Association of Emergency Managers is desirable.
Must have the ability to maintain a CLETS yearly certification.
Possession of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray certification at time of appointment.
Successful completion of Identification of Substandard Residences course by CACEO at time of appointment.
Special Requirements: Employees in these classes may be required to work varying shifts and extended hours including evenings and weekends.
