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Summary Objective

The Director is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Violence Prevention in Louisville, Kentucky. The Director will manage over 50 staff, comprised of employees, contractors, and grant-funded positions. This Office has direct-service functions and also manages millions of dollars in violence prevention contracts with community organizations. The primary functions of the Office are running Pivot to Peace, Louisville’s community violence intervention program; conducting youth outreach; providing resources to those who have been exposed to the trauma of gun violence; convening an ecosystem of approximately 300 community organizations to encourage connectedness and assist with capacity-building; and, more broadly, making meaningful change in the neighborhoods that need it most.

We need someone who is passionate about public service, who can build relationships and trust among many different stakeholders, who can develop a strategic vision, who can agenda-set, prioritize, and execute plans, and who has excellent leadership skills. The Director needs to be out in our community, developing personal and institutional relationships with community members and community organizations, as well as building bridges with other government partners.

The Director reports to the Mayor’s Executive Director of Community Safety

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

Directs programs, projects, and activities to achieve short- and long-range goals and objectives of the strategic plan.

Prepares annual budget for the department.

Maintains and ensures an administrative and operational awareness of all external contracted services.

Determines departmental policies and planning long term programs.

Compiles reports and statistics and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Prepares memoranda and non-routine correspondence.

Plans, guides and directs the research, analysis and preparation of specialized or technical reports in assigned areas of responsibility.

Conveys assignments to various organizational units.

Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public and resolves problems and concerns.

Represents the department to the public.

Performs related work as assigned. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Eight (8) years of criminal justice, social work, public health, juvenile justice, community outreach, services, engagement, development, community violence intervention or prevention, or other directly related experience of which two must have been in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. of which two (2) must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.