Deputy Executive Director

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Job description

Job Description

The Deputy Executive Director for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission serves as the chief thought partner, strategy advisor, and chaos tamer for the Executive Director. The Deputy Executive Director is responsible for the implementation and support of the Executive Director's plans, policies, and strategies. This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the office functions, which includes policy research, outreach, investigations, report production, and other administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership to carry out the functions of the Commission.

Engage the community to facilitate communication and understanding between the public and the police.

Maintain awareness of trends in community-police relations and police reform nationally.

Provide support and advice to the Executive Director, as needed, regarding best practices and trends in community-police relations and police reform nationally.

Serve as liaison between the Executive Director, local and state entities, elected officials, other stakeholders and the public as needed.

Appear in person and virtually at public Commission meetings to support the Executive Director and the agency.

Develop, initiate, and maintain strategies and tactics to complete objectives and goals defined by the Executive Director.

Co-develop and Co-lead with the Executive Director CPOC's strategic planning process; develop process and internal policies related to strategic planning, tracking and implementation of the strategic plan, and the public reporting of CPOC's strategic plan.

Coordinate the drafting and editing of reports, studies, recommendations, and other agency materials.

Attend and participate in all Commission meetings and provide information to the public and Commission as to policy, investigations, financial/administrative, or performance information.

Supervise staff to ensure professional and appropriate performance of duties consistent with City of Philadelphia human resources policies.

Assist the Executive Director with the hiring of new staff, ensuring hiring and onboarding processes are consistent with the City of Philadelphia human resources policies and the CPOC Legislation.

Make recommendations to the Executive Director to improve performance, including proposed changes to CPOC staff and/or policies and procedures.

Provide leadership, mediation, and training of staff in diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices.

Coordinate the development of the budget with the Executive Director and ensure proper and appropriate financial oversight and spending of funds allocated to the Commission.

Coordinate with the Executive Director in handling media inquiries, citizen inquiries or complaints.

Assist in preparing the annual report setting out the Commission's accomplishments and recommendations in coordination with the Commission for public distribution.

Oversee the commission's participation as rotating members of the PPD Police Board of Inquiry.

Effectively collaborates with his/her counterpart at IAD for efficient operations between both offices.

Maintain effective community relations and work effectively with residents, business and community organizations, public and private agencies, Police Department personnel, the Commissioner of Police, the City Solicitor, the City Council, and the Mayor.

Work effectively under pressure.

Acts and performs the duties of the Executive Director in her/his absence.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

Awareness and understanding of the complex nature of community-police relations.

Awareness and working knowledge of institutional racism and its impact on community-police relations.

Strong organizational manager who sets clear expectations and reviews progress.

Strong coordination skills with the ability to work across multiple departments, stakeholder organizations, and the public to implement a policy or objective.

Good communication and listening skills, capable of influencing others and keeping others informed.

Values and encourages diversity, equity and inclusion of thought, background, and perspective.

Experience and fluency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Receptive to feedback.

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