City of Norfolk, VA · 1 day ago
Bureau Manager - Public Safety Finance
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe City of Norfolk’s Public Safety Financial Management Bureau is seeking an experienced Bureau Manager to oversee fiscal operations for the Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire-Rescue. This role involves managing budget development, grant administration, and payroll management while ensuring compliance with financial policies.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Public Safety Financial Management Bureau under the direction of the Public Safety Command Staff, providing financial oversight for both the Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire- Rescue
Provide direct supervision of all fiscal tasks assigned within the bureau, including budgeting, grants management, payroll, and revenue tracking
Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure the bureau’s programs and fiscal operations maximize the effective and efficient use of allocated funds for public safety services
Direct and participate in the preparation, monitoring, and implementation of the bureau’s operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and grant funding, ensuring compliance with City policies, ordinances, and quality standards
Plan, develop, and evaluate program objectives, service levels, revenue generation strategies, and resource utilization to support long-term financial sustainability
Coordinate work and develop financial strategies by attending meetings with public safety command staff, City departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders
Direct the development and implementation of financial goals and objectives for the Public Safety Financial Management Bureau in alignment with departmental and City-wide priorities
Administer the monitoring process for all service contracts, revenue-generating agreements, and grants within the bureau, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements
Assign, train, supervise, and evaluate bureau staff, promoting cross-training, professional development, and process improvements in financial management functions
Serve as a key liaison in explaining and interpreting bureau financial programs and policies to internal departments, City leadership, external agencies, and the public
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with department personnel, City officials, finance professionals, vendors, and community groups to support public safety fiscal operations
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, park management, Public Administration or a related field
Four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in park management and maintenance, recreation and human services, public or business administration, professional planning or code enforcement work or a closely related field
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
MPA preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid pension plan
Basic life insurance
Voluntary participation in medical and dental
Section 457 deferred compensation
Long-term disability
Optional life insurance for self, spouse and children
Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans
Access to membership in credit union
Employer provided parking
The Tuition Assistance Program
Company
City of Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods.
5001-10000 employees
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