Public Safety Division Sr Mgr

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　　Public Safety Division Sr Mgr

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Boise City Hall, ID

　　Job Type

　　Full Time Regular

　　Job Number

　　23 -06520

　　Department

　　Legal Administration

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 12:00 PM Mountain

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Summary Statement

　　The Public Safety Division provides legal support to the Police and Fire Departments . It also oversees all of the litigation for the city, from collections and evictions to state and federal matters . It also facilitates labor negotiations between the city health care trusts and collective labor agreements.

　　The Public Safety Division Senior Manager manages the operational workflow of the public safety division of the City Attorney's office. Provides legal services and counsel to elected officials, department heads, and staff on legal issues of significant complexity, sensitivity, and potential risks and consequences for the city. Under general policy direction, serves as a principal legal advisor to the Boise Police and Fire Departments. This position works under administrative direction.

　　This position is designated as At-Will.

　　Essential Functions

　　Supervises the work of professional, management, technical, and/or other employees of a clearly delineated division or exercises independent authority over a critical function with citywide impact directly or through subordinate supervisors to ensure adequate resources are available for staff to perform their duties; ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organization goals and objectives; and directs actions and results of major processes and programs and maintains controlling budget authority.

　　Manages or directly delivers civil legal advice to Police and Fire Departments.

　　Manages the on-call police pager team.

　　Manages and develops training materials for the Police Department.

　　Manages the day-to-day operations of the public safety division, including approving time sheets and leave requests, handling personnel issues, and responding to questions about internal policies and procedures.

　　Manages in-house legal education programs.

　　Prepares or supervises the preparation of municipal ordinances, including legal research and stakeholder outreach.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities:

　　Employees in this position are authorized to recommend and/or effect the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, performance evaluations, transferring, promoting, assigning of significant duties, rewarding, disciplining, and terminating employment

　　exercising independent judgment to direct others work and have the authority to take corrective action

　　utilize people skills to communicate, motivate, and direct or oversee a person, group, department, or organization.

　　Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

　　Requirements

　　Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

　　Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and five years of experience in the practice of law, including three years of experience advising law enforcement with a minimum of two years of experience managing both professional and support staff positions.

　　Knowledge of:

　　principles and practices of civil and administrative law, especially as they relate to municipal governments

　　public safety-related legal issues and the criminal process including complaints to trial and appeal

　　state and federal court procedures and rules of evidence; interview techniques and methods

　　strategies for case preparation

　　pleadings and effective practices and techniques in the presentation of court cases

　　principles, methods, and techniques of legal research and investigation

　　principles and practices of legal communication

　　basic methods and practices of law office management

　　management and supervision principles and practices

　　applicable personnel or employment laws.

　　Ability to:

　　define and analyze complex legal issues and problems

　　research and organize facts

　　perform legal risk-benefit analyses, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations

　　present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly, logically, and persuasively

　　exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters

　　interpret and explain state and federal laws, regulations, legislation, and constitutional provisions affecting city operations

　　develop a sound litigation strategy and represent the city effectively in hearings, courts of law, and meetings

　　use a high degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned or upset individuals

　　perform the full range of supervisory duties, including recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations

　　communicate effectively in the English Language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

　　perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

　　Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

　　Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

　　Ten years of experience in the practice of law; five years of criminal trial experience; three years of experience managing both professional and support staff positions; and three years practicing with any local, state or federal agency.

　　Licensing And Other Requirements

　　Must be a licensed and active member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar, or a licensed and active member of a state bar that has reciprocity with the Idaho State Bar . Valid state-issued driver's license.Special Requirements

　　Applicants must be able to pass:

　　City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

　　Driving Record Check

　　Education Verification

　　Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

　　Working Conditions

　　The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Physical Efforts

　　While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

　　Working Environment

　　The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

　　Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

　　Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

　　Healthcare- ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family:

　　Low-cost dental and vision options.

　　Post-employment health savings account.

　　Retirement and Investment Plans:

　　PERSI retirement benefits

　　401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

　　457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

　　WellBeing Program:

　　Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

　　Alternative transportation incentives.

　　Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

　　8 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

　　11 paid holidays every year

　　8 hours of sick leave per month

　　Six weeks Parental Leave

　　Life & Long Term Disability:

　　Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

　　Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

　　Other optional benefits:

　　Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Supplemental Life Insurance

　　Supplemental Disability Insurance

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Free local bus pass

　　Corporate discount programs

　　AFLAC

　　Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

　　Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org