ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Human Resources

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Director

Office of Public Safety Administration (OPSA)

Human Resources

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $125,316 - $141,660

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/06/2026

Under direction, this class functions at the managerial level participating in the Office of Public Safety Administration’s (OPSA) leadership staff. The class manages a major division or program; has direct responsibility for division or program operations; and works to implement and enhance City infrastructure, services, programs and initiatives across City government; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Functions as the head of an operational division within OPSA by leading and directing staff and supporting sworn and civil personnel

·        Manages daily operations by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and practices

·       Coordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing, operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs, increase operational efficiencies and accomplishments

·        Provides guidance to staff on complex personnel, payroll, and labor-related matters and stays abreast of relevant laws and regulations pertinent to program division or program operations

·       Oversees daily operations in personnel processing, hiring, payroll, investigations support, training compliance, and administrative workflows.

·         Reviews escalated personnel actions for accuracy and policy alignment and troubleshoots operational issues such as hiring delays, payroll discrepancies, discipline, workflow bottlenecks, or compliance concerns.

·         Facilitates and implements directives from department leadership ensuring they are implemented by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and managing resources

·         Develops and implements performance measurement systems to track operational efficiency, service delivery, and staff productivity

·         Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing program operations

·        Manages and provides guidance on functions including budget preparations and grant funding, human resources, labor relations, finance and accounting, contracts administration and purchasing, accounts payable, inventory management, and administrative operations activities,

etc.

·        Prepares comprehensive reports, dashboards, and briefings for departmental leadership

·        Serves as a liaison with operating departments, governmental agencies, and private consultants participating in collaborative projects

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:  Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue

Days:         Monday - Friday

Hours:       9:00AM – 5:00PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE