Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00 Annual

Department:
Non-Departmental

Job Type:
Elected Official Staff

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 06, 2024

The Opportunity:

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 to $135,000

The central purpose of Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) is to facilitate public safety collaboration. The goal of collaboration is to improve outcomes, cost effectiveness, and responsiveness to community needs. LPSCC staff focus on equity by uplifting the need to inclusively lead with race on each collaborative process they lead. LPSCC staff acknowledge the harm caused by the criminal legal system over the last 400 years, and each project and policy area is evaluated on its impact on Black Indigenous and People Of Color communities.

Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) is seeking an Executive Director who holds executive-level skills in building consensus among members of elected and/or appointed boards and implementing policies and initiatives that result from that consensus, along with the ability to manage staff who survey current research, manage policy implementation, and convene varying justice partners.

On any given rewarding day, you will keep busy being responsible for promoting and supporting the primary components of LPSCC functions of:

Governmental Coordination

The Council coordinates the public safety plans, policies, operations and strategies of local government agencies to improve Multnomah County's local public safety systems' cost effectiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the community.

Collaborative Leadership

The Council convenes leaders from local governments, public safety, social service agencies, private service providers and local communities throughout the County to collaborate on the development of solutions to problems in the public safety system, coordinate policies to improve that system, and provide evidence-based strategies to address critical issues affecting community safety.

Research and Analysis

The Council acts as subject matter expert on criminal justice policy and research and to ensure that its plans, policies, and strategies are cost-effective, evidence-based, and responsive to the local public safety system. The Council oversees the operation of "DSS-Justice," the County's public safety data warehouse and decision support system.

The successful candidates possess the following demonstrated essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local criminal justice systems and local governments, the principles of and practices in the administration of criminal and juvenile justice, and relevant professional standards and federal, state and local laws;
Ability to communicate and establish effective professional relationships with government officials, justice managers, professionals and stakeholders, affected communities, and the general public;
Knowledge of general organizational development concepts and the ability to interact proactively and effectively with elected and appointed government entities;
Ability to develop, recommend, and implement effective plans and programs and to objectively evaluate progress toward goals and timetables;
Ability to provide day-today supervision of program activities; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of a diverse workforce;
Ability to work as an effective leader and as a collaborative team player;
Ability to conduct and facilitate effective meetings and forums;
Ability to understand criminal justice and social science research and how it shall inform local policy and program development; and
Skill in supervising the preparation, presentation and administration of budgets.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position with a minimum of three (3) years of those years in law enforcement, juvenile justice, criminal prosecution, or social services, non-profit or private organization with a criminal justice focus
Two (2) years of program and supervisory management experience
Experience in or demonstrated aptitude for research, compiling and analyzing data, and preparing and presenting reports on research findings
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a public-sector environment with elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, and stakeholders representing all aspects of the criminal and juvenile justice systems
Demonstrated experience advancing equity initiatives and applying equity framework in processes and decision making
Pass background and professional reference checks

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

Knowledge of Portland Metro Area's local public safety organizations and stakeholders

Transferable Skills*:

Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation:

Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.

A completed online application
An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
An uploaded cover letterthat expands on your resume and details your prior experience and how it may align with the preferred and desired areas.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the To Qualify section of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans' Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
Professional reference checks.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Equal Pay Law:

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Additional Information:

This position is classified as an Unclassified Executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Elected Official and may be subject to discharge at any time.
This is a salary, executive position that is not eligible for overtime.
This position is approved for a hybrid schedule. The onsite work location is at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214.
This position requires occasionally working on evenings / weekends and traveling to meetings, training, and conferences.

All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Prudence Veach

Email:

Phone:

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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