The Chief of Public Safety & Field Operations is an integral member of a small management team and supports the district’s day-to-day management. Duties range from overseeing clean and safe team operations to taking the lead on projects with city departments. You also work closely with property and business owners, community organizations, staff, contractors, City of New Orleans Departments, and other public agencies to build continued community support for downtown, resulting in a highly attractive and manicured public realm.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate will possess superior personnel management, contract management, and customer service skills. Moreover, the successful candidate is expected to be reachable in the evenings and weekends to respond to emergency matters and ensure effective business operations 24/7.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or certification in property/facilities management, landscape architecture, urban planning & design, business administration, criminal justice, or related field.
At the discretion of the President/CEO, experience may be substituted for education.
Experience
- Must have at least five years of experience in property/facilities management, security, project management, public bid procedures, contract management, landscape architecture, and/or urban design with working knowledge of construction and maintenance operations.
- Proven experience in problem resolution and customer service.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively and rally support from public officials, business leaders, and the media.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while still collaborating and functioning as a member of a highly motivated and collegial team.
- Experience managing and motivating other team members and efficiently assigning financial resources in the pursuit of excellence.
- Knowledge of the challenges and pitfalls of urban development and property management and the strategies to overcome them.
- Experience working with groups and individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.