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Deputy Director, People and Culture

The position of Deputy Director of Human Resources People & Culture is responsible for strategic leadership in support of the people who are employed at the City of Indianapolis and Marion County. This position will design and implement strategies to support a service-driven culture throughout all agencies and divisions. The Deputy Director is a highly visible management position that assists the Director of Human Resources with the development and execution of operational policies for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County. The Deputy Director supervises the program managers and ensures the programmatic work is carried out in a manner consistent with the strategic plan. The Deputy Director serves as a secondary liaison to the Director of Human Resources. This position will oversee the teams responsible for the employee experience and life-cycle including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, onboarding, off-boarding, training, and development. Position reports to Director of Human Resources.

Position Responsibilities

Works with the Director of Human Resources, and elected officials, agency/division leaders to develop internal administrative, financial, and personnel policies as appropriate
Ensures the implementation of internal policies among the human resources staff
Serves as liaison for internal policy issues involving human resources programs
Ensures job responsibilities are clearly communicated and duties are delegated appropriately
Inspires and models a culture of excellence by being an active leader and setting data-driven goals
Structure and lead teams to deliver work over and above the expectations of the agencies and divisions
Builds and maintains strong relationships with agencies and division leaders and union leadership
Represents the City of Indianapolis and Marion County in industry-group conferences, professional associations, and other public venues
Develop thought leadership around human resources topics and emerging practice areas
Shares the knowledge learned by dissemination, reporting, and communications
Communicates clear directives to direct reports individuals, agency, and division wide strategic initiatives, goals, timelines, and expectations on a continuous basis
Generates creative or new solutions to processes or services by exploring new ideas and collaborating with others
Must be able to identify bottlenecks in processes and find solutions that work for everyone involved
Lead, develop and execute an aligned work culture strategy, process, and policies across the employee lifecycle including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, development, performance management, and workforce planning
Create and drive strategies and programs that improve equity, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Designs and drives strategic initiatives and goals, including measurements of success, for the talent acquisition team
Works with Manager, Talent Acquisition to create and drive strategies to create a candidate pool with qualified diverse candidates
Implements KPI’s for team effectiveness surrounding recruitment and reduction in time-to-fill positions
Designs and drives strategic initiatives and goals with the human resources team-members to include classes and workshops
Sets the goals and outcomes for measurements of success for the team and individuals
Supervises the employee relations team in effective partnerships and support of agencies and divisions workforce policies
Drives effective communication for organizational compliance with Federal, State, Local Laws, and Municipal Codes for the City of Indianapolis Marion County and the Collective Bargaining Agreements
Leads, develops, and supervises direct reports through weekly meetings
Sets the performance objectives, measuring and tracking of benchmarks, and KPI’s for the teams
Helps set and guide the strategic direction of the division and is responsible for management and direction of short and long-term process documentation, process improvements and policy updates
Partner with the Director of Human Resources on collecting, measuring, and reporting KPI’s for human resources to internal and external stakeholders annually
Participates in union negotiations, interpreting contract language, and delivering human resources processes to effectively uphold the collective bargaining unit’s contract
Create, participate, or delegate RFPs, RFBs, and RFQs as needed
Incumbent’s decisions and actions are governed by city, state and federal laws and regulations
The incumbent may make administrative decisions dealing with operations of the city and county
Instructions may be general or detailed depending on the circumstances and when deadlines are to be met
Maintain confidentiality of all information especially as it relates to internal investigations
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

City Prosecutor

Under the direction of the City Attorney and Chief Prosecutor, serve as prosecuting attorney for the City in jury and bench trials and other court and administrative hearings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as prosecuting attorney in criminal misdemeanor cases filed by the City; represent the City in bench and jury trials, pre-trials, arraignments, sentencing, traffic violations and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases; represent the City in civil matters such as forfeitures or code enforcement.

Charge criminal cases; review and prepare documents and cases and review probable cause; attempt to resolve cases without necessity of trial if appropriate; perform jury and bench trials, including preparation of jury instructions and preparation of motions related to cases.

Communicate with witnesses, police, other attorneys and defendants as needed; communicate and coordinate with court administrative personnel, City departments, public defenders and other personnel in matters related to criminal cases.

Participate in pre-trial conferences and in-court hearings to potentially resolve cases prior to trial; negotiate, review cases, make offers, investigate and extend offers; place dispositions on the court record.

Organize case information and analyze pertinent case facts and evidence; research legal precedent and develop arguments as appropriate; prepare and supervise the maintenance of criminal case records and other legal documents required to proceed with criminal cases.

Analyze and evaluate the validity of each criminal charge; perform a variety of case preparation duties such as reviewing and signing citations and long form complaints; plea bargaining, negotiating and interviewing witnesses.

Represent the City in court on contested hearings and other infractions as required.

Perform appellate work as needed; research and prepare briefings and present oral arguments in court hearings as required.

Perform legal research and prepare opinions related to various legal issues; prepare and draft ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other legal documents and instruments.

Communicate with and train various City departments regarding the legality of documents and instruments and the prosecution of criminal cases.

Serve as prosecuting attorney for the City in jury and bench trials and other court and administrative hearings regarding infraction, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor cases, and related civil matters.

Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Police Officer – Recruit/Entry Level

The mission of the Federal Way Police Department is for every member to consistently earn the public’s trust while enhancing the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses within our City. We accomplish our mission by providing the highest quality law enforcement, community education, and support services possible while making the best use of the resources entrusted to us. We are recognized as professional, innovative, diverse, ethical, and as a valued partner in building economic viability in our area.

Basic Function:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, and performing individually or as a member of a team, participate in the following activities: enforce state statutes and local ordinances, regulations and laws; apprehend suspects; respond to and investigate disturbances, services and accident calls; patrol and conduct surveillance; receive training and maintain skills proficiency; operate a vehicle during routine and emergency situations; communicate with the public in normal and adverse situations; complete verbal and written reports and documentation; work independently following written or verbal instructions that are general in nature; and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned. Successful candidates will have a strong service orientation and demonstrated record of responsiveness to community priorities and concerns. The incumbent in this position will create and nurture a community-oriented public safety department as envisioned by the City Council and set forth in the department vision and values statement: a department which inspires a sense of confidence and security in the citizens of Federal Way through professionalism, citizen involvement, and creative approaches to public safety; a department which is distinguished as a caring, competent, firm, fair, accessible and innovative organization that actively seeks opportunities to help citizens; a department which is a part of, rather than apart from, the community, fostering an efficient citizen-police partnership to insure a safe and secure city.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing Relationships/Representing/Handling Inquiries: Establish rapid rapport with new contacts; deal effectively with complaints by being polite to customers; maintain good public relations; establish good relationships with antagonistic individuals; work closely with team; verbally answer inquiries about public safety as a service; and establish a network of contacts. Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies and health care and social service providers to coordinate efforts, resolve problems, and exchange information.
Deciding: Decide, on own initiative or in conjunction with others, to pursue a course of action; make decisions under time pressure in a quick manner and after evaluation of the situation; choose appropriate materials to complete a job, and decide whether to refer problems to a supervisor.
Motivating: Gain willing cooperation by understanding the personal needs or motives of others; provide reassurance for those suffering anxiety; create and foster team spirit; get individuals to carry out unappealing tasks; warn people to increase their motivation; sustain interest of others in tasks.
Controlling/Directing/Reviewing:Direct action in emergencies; manage unexpected situations; ensure that safety precautions are observed; review to assess compliance with laws, rules, etc.; follow up with people to expedite work completion.
Cooperating/Acting as a Liaison: Encourage cooperation from peers and colleagues, and between team members; act as liaison with supervisors, clerical and/or non-sworn personnel, with managers/professionals, and between organizations or departments.
Disciplining/Handling Disputes and Grievances: Avoid emotional involvement in disputes; reduce tension between people; handle grievances effectively by listening to all sides involved and being sympathetic; handle disciplinary problems firmly and effectively; warn people by threat of punishment and issue formal warnings; physically restrain people where necessary; order rule breaking public to leave a public premises, and resolve disputes.
Supervising/Directing: Maintain a physical presence to ensure all is well; issue directions in emergent situations; direct the public to obey laws and supervise to ensure that this is done; give verbal instructions to colleagues.
Security/Cleaning/Handling: Patrol a defined area; apply manipulation to body and/or limbs as necessary and appropriate; handle dangerous items (i.e. poisons, explosives, etc. where appropriate) gently to avoid pain/damage to a person or object; physically handle animals.
Informing/Reporting: Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports; complete a variety of forms and issue citations as appropriate; provide information either verbally or in writing about a case; contact manager or supervisor for authorization; give instructions via radio or telephone; make verbal reports of problems or status to immediate supervisor; explain technical situations to the public in lay terms; present formal training sessions as requested; and brief individuals on tasks or situations.
Assisting/Caring: Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance; counsel or advise on personal problems; assist members of the public with psychological problems; provide emotional support or comfort; look after the needs of members of the public, including the young and elderly, the disabled, and other vulnerable adults.
Respond to calls, complaints or reports of the actual, possible or potential occurrence of specific criminal activity; assure protection of the crime scene and physical evidence; perform preliminary investigations as directed. Provide a variety of police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of Federal Way and to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens.
Perform a variety of specialized police assignments in specialty programs identified by the Director of Public Safety such as hostage negotiation, K-9, firing range, DWI enforcement, domestic violence, traffic enforcement and investigation, field training, search and rescue, special events, public information, crime prevention, school related programs, property and contracted services, training, recruitment and hiring, and vice and narcotics investigations.
Collecting Information: Interview persons with complaints and inquiries; attempt to make the proper disposition or direction to proper authorities; observe unusual or dangerous occurrences or warning symbols; ask questions to establish information required; watch out for safety or health hazards; listen or observe if a dangerous situation occurs; listen to all arguments and evidence, verbal instructions from superiors, and to verbal reports from fellow officers or subordinates.
Analyzing/Integrating/Interpreting: Summarize verbal information given, critically examine all information for accuracy and quality; interpret rules, laws, regulations and codes for the public; and interprets information to simplify reports or evidence gathered.
Selling/Influencing: Provide information on laws and ordinances, police services, and other information to the public as requested; make a spoken case for a course of action; contact citizens as part of routine checking procedures.
Administering/Writing/Drawing: Complete forms or other structured documentation; keep detailed records of events, occurrences, and work undertaken; produce legible handwriting and make freehand sketches if necessary.
Responding Physically: Physically restrain suspects as needed via quick reaction to visual and sound signals, using physical coordination of hand and foot. Provide first aid and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents and other emergency situations.
Using Tools/Modifying: Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, baton, kubaton, handcuffs, flares and chemical mace according to established procedures.
Controlling Vehicles: Maintain proficiency in driving; operate police vehicles which may include cars, vans, trucks, powered water vehicles.
Using the Senses: Make fine auditory and visual discrimination; identify colors; recall both verbal or written instructions over hours and days.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Senior Human Resource Analyst-Classification/Compensation

Provide a wide range of highly responsible and complex human resources support working through the Classification and Compensation or Employment divisions of Central Human Resources. Serve in a senior level capacity; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Provide a high level of support within assigned area; research, analyze, advise and consult departments on various HR rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level management staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

City Auditor (Unclassified)

The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) is an independent entity responsible for conducting objective evaluations and providing effective solutions to enhance transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness in Albuquerque City government. OIA supports both the Executive and Legislative branches by overseeing, directing, and performing independent audits of City departments and programs in alignment with the Accountability in Government Ordinance and professional auditing standards.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Inspector General (Unclassified)

The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) is an independent entity that has the responsibility for promoting accountability, integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the governance of the City of Albuquerque. Through inspections, investigations, evaluations, and reviews, the OIG identifies systemic corruption, vulnerabilities risks, and recommends improvements to eliminate or reduce the City’s exposure to fraud, waste, and abuse. The OIG’s goal is to improve the functioning of City government to ensure it effectively and efficiently protects the residents of Albuquerque.

As the Director of the OIG, the Inspector General has the authority and responsibility to direct, supervise, and perform independent investigative assessments of City departments and programs consistent with the Accountability in Government Ordinance (“AGOO”), the Inspector General Ordinance (“IGO”), and Professional Standards.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

The OIG is an entity independent from the Executive and Legislative branches of Albuquerque City Government.

ADA Compliance Administrator

The City of Birmingham is seeking an ADA Compliance Administrator to oversee disability affairs programs and ensure compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This role involves managing staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and addressing ADA compliance issues to ensure accessibility and nondiscrimination across all city services, programs, and facilities. The Administrator will exercise independent judgment and discretion in shaping departmental objectives and resolving compliance matters.

Works with citizens and employees to ensure the City responds to their requests and complaints made under the ADA by receiving requests and complaints, conducting investigations, documenting actions made, contacting managers and/or department heads to discuss workplace accommodations, and locating resources and services for those with disabilities.
Designs, develops, and implements internal and external training programs, resources and workshops by researching training content, composing presentations, outlines, and teaching tools to be used during training, and delivering training to update trainees on changes in policies, and procedures to ensure ADA compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines.
Develops and implements an on-going self-evaluation process to assess current City policies, services and practices with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and identifies disability and access related deficiencies involving public services, facilities design and alteration, transportation, and employment.
Works with internal and community stakeholders who serve individuals with disabilities, including participation in community outreach activities, committees, and organizations representing people with disabilities.
Monitor and make recommendations to any construction or modifications of City buildings, event facilities, and public right-of-ways to ensure compliance with ADA regulations.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Architect

Architects working within the Merit System focus on advanced professional architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities. Their work involves the application of architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, development, and construction of buildings and facilities. They are responsible for the signing and sealing of plans, obtaining permits for construction, and the review of plans and specifications submitted by consultants and contractors. Individuals in this position are required to furnish technical advice to administrative superiors in the development and negotiation of plans and specifications for building and facilities construction. They are expected to use independent judgement, determining the best approach to achieve results that are in compliance with project objectives, as well as professional standards and regulations. Their work is subject to review by the Chief Architect or other managers for adherence to established norms and project guidelines.

Performs professional architectural functions including designing, remodeling/ renovating by applying architectural principles and practices to projects of varying complexity in order to ensure the viability and sustainability of the City facilities and related projects.
Oversees projects carried out by professionals including consultants, engineers, surveyors, and contractors in order to maximize the efficiency of each project and ensure that development meets the necessary standards.
Reviews construction work of contractors during the building process to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
Reviews plans prepared by consulting architects for compliance with codes and policies.
Works with consultants to define, review and specify the requirements for new construction and remodeling projects, building maintenance, building security, electrical and mechanical systems, landscaping, life safety, space utilization, and long-range facilities planning.
Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff in the Architectural Division.
Performs administrative duties including planning, contract administration and assisting in budget development, and writing various reports.
Prepares contract documents, project schedules, and charge orders on a continuing basis.
Directs activities of employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
Examines and approves or rejects preliminary designs and finished drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates.
Draws rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.

Senior Planner (Hazard Mitigation)

The City of Birmingham is actively seeking to hire Senior Planners. This position focuses on reviewing submission documents such as drawings, maps, surveys, and applications related to development projects to ensure compliance with City and department requirements and ordinances. Individuals in this job class also act as liaisons for the department to various committees, commissions, and citizens to communicate activities taking place, and to provide information related to project development within the community.

Reviews drawings, maps, surveys, applications to ensure compliance with departmental requirements and ordinances.
Communicates with various individuals (e.g., contractors, realtors, engineers, developers, general public, etc.) in order to answer questions and explain ordinances relating to flood plain, zoning, signage, subdivision, etc.
Processes cases or projects by conducting research, analysis and findings of cases.
Acts as a staff liaison to various committees/commissions (e.g., Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Subdivision Committee, Zoning Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation, Planning and Zoning, Design Review Board, etc.).
Manages Federal and State project-based grants to include defining and managing the project scope and deliverables, troubleshooting problem areas, and overseeing project budgets, timelines and contingency plans.
Manages hazard mitigation/disaster recovery programs and watershed/floodplain planning programs, including developing management plans, protocols, and procedures.
Researches and analyzes (or assists in researching and analyzing) various data (e.g., demographic reports, neighborhood revitalization plans) for strategic and long-range planning or ordinance revisions.
Researches other adopted city or county long-range plans to ensure the site development plans/projects are consistent with the stated goals of the long-range plan.
Reviews site and development plans for adherence to development regulations required through the Zoning Ordinance and, when appropriate, approves them.
Conducts or participates in neighborhood or public involvement meetings to inform citizens about projects in their community and to obtain feedback.
Interprets codes and ordinances to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and programs.

Senior Assistant City Attorney III (Real Estate Focus)

The City Attorney is seeking a qualified Senior Assistant City Attorney III to serve in the Civil Division of the City Attorney’s Office. Senior Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division are assigned to multiple division and/or section clients and handle all legal matters of those assigned clients. The primary client for the attorney selected through this recruitment will be the City’s Real Estate Section. The attorney will be expected to handle a broad range of real estate legal matters, including eminent domain litigation, real estate transactions, and drafting and reviewing easements, license agreements, and other instruments. Three to five years of experience working in the area of Real Estate Law is preferred. While the focus for this position will be real estate law, the selected attorney will also be assigned to other clients based on the experience of the attorney selected and the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.

The Senior Assistant City Attorney III actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Under supervision of the Deputy City Attorney, employees of this class perform senior level work independently. This position is responsible for assisting the City Attorney to provide legal services for the City, including research and analyses of complex legal issues, drafting ordinances and legal memoranda, enforcement of ordinances and statutes, representing the City in Federal, State, and Local administrative courts and agencies, and advising City staff and the City Council.

For this recruitment we are asking that all candidates provide a resume and cover letter with their application.

Please note this position is currently pending funding approval by City Council and cannot be filled until after July 1st of 2025. Should funding not be approved you will be notified that the recruitment has been cancelled.

First review of applications will conclude Friday May 23rd.

Administrative Duties:

Supervisory: This job does not have formal supervisory responsibilities but may oversee the work of legal interns and the Office’s Executive Assistant.
Budgetary: This job does not have budgetary responsibilities but carries out day-to-day activities within approved budget.
Strategic Planning: This job has partial responsibility for assisting the Deputy City Attorney with strategic planning for Civil Law in the City Attorney’s office (assists with developing, implementing, and managing long and short-term goals).
Policies/Procedures: This job has full responsibility for policies and procedures City-wide through working with City Divisions to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures.
Compliance: This job has partial responsibility City-wide for assisting Divisions with following, ensuring compliance with, and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures.
Council Communications: This job has partial responsibility for communicating with Council regarding civil law matters, as directed by the City Attorney, as well as for assisting City Divisions with making recommendations and presentations, writing staff summaries, ensuring Performance Measures are met, and balancing needs with Council’s adopted goals, priorities and direction.
Reporting: This job has partial responsibility for reporting to federal, state, and local agencies (e.g. State Liquor Board, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, County Assessor, County Flood Control District, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Association, Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Corps of Engineers).

Examples of the Work Performed:

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Serves as legal counsel to two or more City departments or fields of law (e.g. airport, clerk and elections, code compliance, community development, economic development, engineering, finance, grants and contracts, housing, personnel, real estate, and water services)
Works with outside legal counsel on assigned litigation matters.
Analyzes and determines the legality of proposed City actions under the City Charter, City Code, Federal and State Constitutions, and Federal, State and Local law.
Attends City Council, board, commission, or other meetings to advise on legal issues and questions.
Conducts trainings for board and commission members regarding conflicts of interest, open meetings, public records, and their duties as City officials.
Conducts trainings for City staff on areas of expertise.
Researches and drafts ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Negotiates with third parties and writes contracts, intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, leases, easements, licenses, deeds, and other legal documents.
Reviews and prepares proposed revisions to City Charter, City Code, and City policies and procedures.
Approves the form of all legal documents.
Advises departments regarding legal matters affecting their operations.
Provides general information to the public regarding legal proceedings and procedures and responds to general questions or concerns relating to City legal matters.
Represents the City, Mayor, City Council, and City employees in Federal, State, and Local administrative courts and agencies, and in appellate actions.
Reviews proposed laws pending in the State Legislature that affect City policy and the enforcement of laws in the City, and counsels City departments regarding such legislation. May be asked to draft proposed bills or legislation.
Researches and renders opinions and advice on a wide range of complex legal issues to City Council, boards, and commissions, as directed by City Attorney, and to upper-level administrative staff.
Prepares legal memoranda and briefs and performs legal analyses.
Provides legal advice regarding personnel policies, discipline, complaints, claims and other personnel matters.
Reviews, revises, drafts and approves employment/personnel policies and forms.
Reviews and/or drafts responses and position statements regarding EEOC claims asserted against the City.
Assists with revenue recovery (e.g. fees, rent, local transaction privilege taxes).
On occasion, assists with formation of special taxing districts.
Keeps abreast of current court decisions and legislation and advises relevant City departments of the effects of those decisions and legislation on City operations.
Represents the City by attending legal seminars, and other attorney networking groups.
Enforces City code and policies regarding zoning, building and safety, water, nuisances, and other City interests.
Pursues uniform and consistent application of laws, policies and procedures, to promote integrity and faith in public government.
May be assigned to mentor or supervise other attorneys in areas of expertise, and to provide supervision for support staff and interns.
Fills in when City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney are not available.
Other duties as assigned.