Public Safety Administrator

Public Safety Administrator

Salary

$105,207.85 - $163,037.26 Annually

Location

Fire Department Administration Building - 528 NW 2 Street, FL 33311, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NB161-02

Department

Fire-Rescue

Division

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

5/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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POSITION SUMMARY

This is responsible professional fiscal, administrative, and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in the Fire-Rescues Office of Financial Management.

The position oversees, coordinates, directs and supervises seven interconnected elements: fiscal strategies, accounts payable, accounts receivable, timekeeping, employee records, payroll and records management, advises on major strategic decisions and changes that impact the services that the Fire Department provides, recommends whether current programs are sustainable and/or proposed projects are monetarily feasible, and represents the City during negotiations with other governmental agency officials regarding service contracts for services provided to them by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department. An employee in this class is an integral part of the executive level management team of the Fire Rescue Chiefs Office and reports directly to the Fire Rescue Chief.

This is a non-classified "at-will" position and is not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

This is a Management Category I position which includes ten (10) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $390/month.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Supervises and coordinates the work of the Financial Management Unit staff responsible for revenue generation and collection, purchasing, expenditures, payroll, timekeeping, employee records, and incident records management
• Directs the budgetary and fiscal control process for the Fire Rescue Department; directs and prepares the departments operating and capital budgets; develops pro forma reports; serves as lead on financial items with the Finance Department
• Develops complex financial statements, statistical and administrative reports used to analyze, forecast[JL1] , interpret, and summarize trends for budgetary and planning purposes; recommends to management short-term or long-term financial strategies.
• Recommends cost effectiveness/efficacy of existing and proposed programs for the Fire Rescue Department through the direction and control of the budgetary and fiscal processes.
• Provides oversight and guidance to the logistics bureau in procedural and administrative issues; ensures operational compliance with the Citys procurement and financial guidelines.
• Provides staffing recommendations based on current staffing allocations to reduce and mitigate overtime impact for our Operational bureau[JL2] .
• Analyzes current and historical data; makes recommendations to maintain service levels based on projected geographical and/or density growth for service areas
• Develops, reviews and monitors accounting and auditing reports, capital requisitions, fire rescue service contracts, fleet replacement charges for accuracy and conformance to Federal, State and City requirements.
• Develops, submits and monitors the Fire Rescue Departments annual County, State and Federal grant requests.
• Develops, submits, and monitors the Fire Departments submissions for County, State, and Federal deployment reimbursements.
• Develops, submits, and monitors the Fire Departments interlocal contractual agreements.
• Develops, submits, and monitors cost reimbursements or State and Federal programs (PEMT Public Emergency Medical Transport programs.
• Develops, submits, and monitors the Fire Assessment Cost Recovery program.
• Working knowledge of contractual agreements with City designated labor groups.
• Must be available for on-call inquiries from the Fire Rescue Chief and the executive team.
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Possess at least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in managerial and administrative areas including, business operations, accounting, procurement, development and administration of large budgets and preparations of management reports. Experience must include at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in government accounting and government finance management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions specifically in Microsoft excel and other database management and solutions.
• If claiming Veterans Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to the online application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans preference per Florida law.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or emailsupport@governmentjobs.com.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

01

What is the highest level of education you have obtained in business or public administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

• None or education is in a non-related field
• 1 year
• 2 years or associate degree
• 3 years
• 4 years or bachelors degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

02

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in managerial and administrative areas including, business operations, accounting, procurement, development and administration of large budgets and preparation of management reports?

• No experience or less than one (1) year
• 1 3 years
• 4 6 years
• 7 9 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working in a supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience supervising and coordinating the following (check all that apply):

• Preparing and managing large operating budgets
• Revenue generation and collection
• Purchasing
• Expenditures
• Payroll and timekeeping
• Employee records
• Incident records management
• None of these apply

05

Describe your experience supervising and coordinating the work of staff involved in the areas you indicated above. Please include information regarding the size and complexity of the organization and your role in managing it. Enter "N/A". if not applicable.

06

What is the largest annual expense budget you have managed?

• Less than $10,000,000
• $10,000,000 to $30,000,000
• $30,000,000 to $50,000,000
• $50,000,000 - $80,000,000
• $80,000,000 - $110,000,000
• More than $110,000,000
• None of the Above

07

What was your direct role/responsibility as it relates to question 7? Enter "N/A" if not applicable.

08

Do you have any experience with County/State/Federal expense reimbursements?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the above question, describe your experience,. Enter "N/A" if not applicable.

10

Provide an example of any process improvement(s) initiated by you, describe your approach and the result. Enter "N/A". if not applicable.

11

Describe any purchasing procedures that you have managed, implemented, or developed. Enter "N/A". if not applicable.

12

Describe your experience working in a labor union environment and working with Collective Bargaining Agreements. Enter "N/A" if not applicable.

13

Describe your specific role and responsibilities in managing the payroll processes. Enter "N/A" if not applicable.

14

What is the largest number of staff you have had direct responsibility for as it relates to the above question (managing payroll processes)

• Less than 50 Employees
• 50 to 100 Employees
• 101 - 200 Employees
• More than 200
• None of the above

15

List all Office/Data Software applications you are proficient in. Enter "N/A" if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer City of Fort Lauderdale

Address Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave

Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Phone 19548285300

Website http://www.fortlauderdale.gov