The Safety Director shall have the following powers, duties and functions as indicated.
(a) General statement of duties. Performs responsible administrative work in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing safety related activities of the city; does related work as required.
(b) Distinguishing features of the class. The Safety Director is an administrative post involving general responsibility for the Division of Police and Fire. Requires considerable coordination between City Council, City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief in planning, developing and directing a complete safety program for the city. General responsibility is to the City Council (Safety Committee) and the City Manager.
(c) Examples of work (illustrative only). Plans, directs, coordinates and develops safety policies and programs for Division of Police and Fire (when requested); advises City Council, Safety Committee and City Manager on issues and situations related to the safety of the residents and businesses of the city; reviews development programs/plans, review traffic signs, speed limits on public roadways, for conformance with accepted safety standards; and coordinates, develops and plans safety related programs with the Chief of Police and Fire Chief.
(d) Required knowledges, skills and abilities. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of general laws and administrative policies regarding municipal safety issues, personnel and planning. Knowledge of police and fire administration, ability to maintain cooperative relationships with city officials and the general public. Requires good judgment, intelligence and good physical condition.
(e) Acceptable experience and training. Graduation from an accredited college or university in public or police administration or any equivalent combination of experience and formal training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
(Ord. 100-1983, passed 10-10-1983)