Senior Director, Public Safety

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Public Safety (SDPS) is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, managing, and directing public safety operations and initiatives of Cherokee Nation. With a particular emphasis on managing and coordinating with the Directors of Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, Emergency Communications, and Fire Rescue, the SDPS is also responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for citizens, faculty, staff, visitors, and assets of the Cherokee Nation; ensuring the department plays a critical role in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Job Duties:

Leads and manages the Cherokee Nation public safety function, a 24/7/365 operation. Ensures adherence to Tribal, Federal, and State laws. Develops and implements comprehensive public safety programs, policies, and procedures. Assists with managing and administering the public safety department budget. Continuously improves the department's services to meet or exceed internal and external expectations. Mentors and develops department staff to promote exceptional performance, personal growth, and career progression. Communications and Fire Rescue staff in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery on matters which may pose a risk to citizen safety, safety to employees, communities, and Cherokee Nation facilities throughout the Reservation. Partners in developing, coordinating, and implementing the comprehensive emergency management plan coordinate with local agencies and ensure an appropriate response to the full spectrum of potential incidents and emergencies in the Reservation. Maintains on-call status for incidents and emergencies affecting the Cherokee Nation communities. Personal and professional commitment to diversity in the workplace, actively participating, supporting, and/or sponsoring programs that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including an established history of building diverse teams, demonstrating equitable practices among staff and citizens, and a commitment to providing inclusion practices in the building collaborative approaches within the workplace. Demonstrated ability to provide vision, motivation, direction, effective communication, and exemplary leadership to a team of individuals to accomplish the mission. Membership and involvement in relevant professional associations. Ability to build and maintain relationships quickly across different departments. Calm and steady approach to management and leadership. Commitment to staff and their personal development. Ability to effectively foster change within complex organizations while building and maintaining collaborative partnerships. Strong track record of forging effective and enduring collaborations with various constituencies. Ability to make accurate decisions reflecting sound judgment, knowledge of applicable laws, and adherence to established guidelines & procedures. Reports to the Cherokee Nation Marshal and coordinates efforts to assist the departments under the Marshal. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages four (4) subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of five (5) to twenty (20) employees in the Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university; no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

At least two (2) years of experience in a related field.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should know Database software, Human Resource systems, Internet software, Inventory software, Order processing systems, Payroll systems, Project Management software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Must possess the National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications below:

ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

IS-700: National Incident Management System An Introduction

IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to correct/adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.