Job Title: Director of Support Services

Bureau: Support Services

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $85k - $95k

OPEN UNTIL FILLED (First Application Review will be Monday, October 3^rd, 2022)

*This position is designated as Essential and Emergency Personnel and will be required to report for duty during declared emergencies of any size. Failure to report could result in immediate dismissal.

Job Purpose/Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of the command staff, the Director of Support Services has responsibility for operations of the finance, human resources and facilities departments. Providing daily supervision for the three managers of those departments, the Director of Support Services manages capital projects and is the official liaison between OPCD and state/federal emergency management agencies as it relates to reimbursements for declared emergencies. In close coordination with this Executive Director, this role is responsible for formulating and managing the agency’s budget, approves purchases, as well as providing counsel on personnel matters and external audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing human resources and finance functions
• Experience in writing policies and procedures
• Successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Louisiana State Police.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a closely related field
• Certified Public Safety Executive (CPE)
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a government agency.
• Experience managing requests under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Orleans Parish Communications District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Orleans Parish Communications District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Orleans Parish Communications District expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Orleans Parish Communications District’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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