Description

• has experience overseeing similar community safety efforts in a similar size jurisdiction, preferably with a military presence;
• maintains a diverse skillset in the areas of social services, law enforcement, emergency management, medical service, public and mental health;
• understands and has experience identifying and strategically addressing root causes of crime, mental health crisis, and homelessness;
• understands the opportunities and best practices concerning alternative response and co-response models;
• understand the historical relationships between diverse communities and law enforcement and the changing landscape of community safety in the urban environment;
• is an impeccable crisis and proactive communicator who utilizes data when delivering critical information to various stakeholders;
• advocates confidently, and can facilitate strong influences who want input in establishing the mission and direction of the newly created Office of Community Safety;
• is a highly effective problem solver with demonstrated empathy during community emergencies;
• demonstrates a deep understanding of cohesive data analysis to integrate and correlate information related to violence, social determinants of health, and economic factors influencing outcomes;
• is knowledgeable of community violence intervention and interruption strategies, community policing/Project Safe Neighborhoods, juvenile/adult corrections with a focus on re-entry in the community, mental-health response, and hospital-based violence programs,
• can balance effectively overseeing the establishment of programs and services, motivating and encouraging a team while also ensuring accountability in high-quality, effective service delivery;
• has a successful track record of budget and program development and management, evaluation strategies, and grant management; and,
• is a selfless, humble professional eager to immerse themselves in a community to build and maintain trusting, credible relationships with elected officials, city department leaders, community members, and visitors while improving safety within the community.

The City of Fayetteville, in North Carolina's Sandhills region, has a population of more than 208,000 community members and is the 6th largest city and 5th largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. Recognized for innovation, leadership, and excellence and a four-time All-America City award winner, the City of Fayetteville is America’s Can Do City. Fayetteville offers the amenities of a sizable metropolitan, including historic sites, seven museums, three colleges and universities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtown, various festivals and special events, and award-winning recreation amenities.

Fayetteville is the county seat for Cumberland County (pop. 326,328) and is one of nine municipalities within the county. Fayetteville and the surrounding counties include scenic rivers, lakes, other recreation areas, and world-renowned golf courses that host major tournaments. Fayetteville is two hours from the North Carolina coast and four hours from the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Fayetteville is the proud home of Fort Liberty, one of the largest military installations in the world and headquarters for U.S. Army Forces Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Reserve Command, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. With an active-duty population of over 51,000 troops, the strong military presence offers significant economic development potential and growth.

About the Organization:

The City of Fayetteville operates under a council-manager form of government. It has more than 1,800 full-time and 300 part-time seasonal employees working across 19 departments. The FY 23-24 operating budget is $311.1M across all funds.

The City’s core values of RESPECT (Responsibility, Ethics, Stewardship, Professionalism, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Commitment, and Teamwork) are the basis for actions and decisions. They are the compass for accomplishing the City’s mission, vision, and objectives. The City has dedicated resources to transparency and accountability for meeting City goals and objectives through the Office of Strategic Performance Analytics.

Key Position Priorities:

• Utilizing community data, assessments, and collaborative relationships, thoroughly evaluate the department’s purpose, structure, and staffing to develop its mission, values, procedures, and policies while creating a strategic plan that identifies short and long-term key goals and priorities.
• Invest significant time and energy in developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with residents and stakeholders while strategizing to build partnerships with local universities, colleges, schools, juvenile programs, non-profit organizations, county departments, health care providers, and other partners.
• Build a team of experienced professionals passionate about the Office of Community Safety's mission, vision, and values, and ensure an environment of collaboration rooted in trust with commitment to ongoing staff training and development.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in criminal justice, fire science, public administration, social work, public health, emergency services, or related field with 5 – 7 years of progressively responsible municipal leadership experience is required. *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver license or the ability to obtain a valid NC driver license within 60 days of relocating to NC.

• Working after hours, on weekends, and on holidays may be required in emergencies.

Salary and Benefits: The anticipated hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Salary will be determined based on experience and credentials. The City of Fayetteville offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the outstanding NC Local Government Retirement system with vesting after five years. The city will consider relocation assistance based on personal circumstances.

To apply, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the title of Office of Community Safety Director – City of Fayetteville, NC. Please note the following:

• All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the city’s employment application portal or any other external website.
• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by April 18, 2024.
• The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on May 14 - 15, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
• Direct inquiries to hiring@developmentalassociates.com.

Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Paid Vacation: Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment, however, they are not eligible to take leave for 6 months. Leave accruals are based upon the number of years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Paid Holidays: The City of Fayetteville observes 11 paid holidays per calendar year. The approved holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 2 days at Thanksgiving and 2 days at Christmas.
Sick / Funeral Leave: Regular employees earn sick leave in proportion to the number of hours they are scheduled to work per week. Sick leave accruals begin the first day of employment. Sick leave can also be taken for deaths in your extended family. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward credible service upon retirement from the NC Local Government Retirement System.
Retirement:
The City assists our employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular status employees, scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week, become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6 percent of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs offer employees an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefit. The programs offered are 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan and the ICMA 457 Plan.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:

• Term Life Insurance (Pre-tax basis first $50,000 for employees)
• Dependent Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance (Pre-tax basis)
• Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (Pre-tax basis)