Description

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IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Administrative Services Manager to be part of the Torrance Police Department Team!

The Torrance Police Department mission is to preserve public safety and quality of life within the City of Torrance, to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community, and to promote mutual respect between the Police Department and the people we serve.

The Department

The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks amount the safest cities in the nation! Joining the Torrance Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents. The Torrance Police Department strives to remain at the forefront of policing by providing our officers with the latest in public safety equipment and technology, and by providing our officers with the best law enforcement training available.

The Division

The Financial Planning and Strategy Division mission is to assist the office of the Chief of Police in overseeing the planning and management of the department’s budget and financial resources as effectively and efficiently as possible in support of the Department’s mission and goals.

The Position

The Administrative Services Manager reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Police, and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the budgeting and fiscal planning for the Police Department. Duties include: preparing the department's capital improvement plan; monitoring special accounts including asset forfeiture, fees, and donations; and overseeing the preparation of all federal and state grant requests for the department, management and administration of department grants, and partnerships with funding agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising professional and administrative support staff who are responsible for facilities, fiscal and budget management, financial audits, grants, procurement, and supply. The incumbent will also be responsible for reviewing various operational phases of the Police Department, analyzing and studying proposed equipment purchases, representing the department as liaison with other agencies, and analyzing and making recommendations/presentations for implementing best business practices to upper-level management.

For more information about the duties of the position, here.

SALARY INFORMATION

$10,789 - $12,947 - $14,889 per month + Benefits

(Min) (Ref. Point) (Max)

Appointments are typically made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience

Required

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Bachelor's degree in public administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a public agency that includes performing administrative analysis, interagency coordination, development and maintenance of procedures and systems, which includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience.

License or Certificate

Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Completion of the California POST Seminars - Civilian Management and Advanced Civilian Management is highly desirable.

Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following

Supervisory experience in a combined Law Enforcement environment;
Possesses a high degree of understanding public safety;
Ability to successfully navigate local government;
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Strong skills in team-building, coaching, mentoring staff members;
Financial management experience (e.g., develop, implement, and manage budgets, analyze financial reports); and
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with executive management, peers, coworkers, and the public.

How To Apply & Exam Process

Interested candidates must submit an online application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. If sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components

Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Monday, April 14, 2025.)

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit http://www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.

Candidates must pass each component of the exam process, as well as a thorough background investigation to be considered for hire. The background investigation will include job and personal references, arrest records, credit history, use of controlled substances, medical and psychological evaluations, drug screening and a polygraph.

The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

Benefit Summary For Executive And Management Employees

Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.3.1)

The City's contribution for health insurance is up to $1,470.96/month.

Employee only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more

Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96

Part time $371.40 $639.24 $873.20

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

Category A employees: City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $200,000 term life insurance policy

Category B employees: City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $100,000 term life insurance policy

Disability Insurance (sec 3.1)

Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (Sec. 3.2)

PERS 2%@55

Employees hired prior to 09/21/2010, City pays 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

Employees hired on or after 09/21/2010 pay the 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).

Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2%@62 (Miscellaneous / PERS 2.7%@57 (Safety) "New" members hired on or after 1/01/2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferred Compensation (sec. 3.3)

Required participation into a 457 plan, 401(a) plan, and a Retirement Health Savings Plan

401A Plan: City will match up to maximum of 0.5% of monthly base pay

Sick Leave (sec.3.4)

Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month. (Except City Manager)

Admin/Personal/Vacation Leave (Sec. 3.6) (Sec. 3.8) (Sec. 3.9)

Admin Leave: 8 days per fiscal year (Category A employees)

Personal Leave: 3 days per fiscal year (Category B employees)

(Vacation Accrual Rate Per Month)

Year 1:9.33 hours; Years 2-4: 10 hours; Years 5-9: 12.67 hours; Years 10-20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.34 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours. Maximum accrual 500 hours

Holidays (Sec 3.7)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Bereavement Leave (sec 3.10)

Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Reimbursable Expenses (Sec. 3.13)

Category A employees: Up to $1,500 per fiscal year

Category B employees: Up to $750 per fiscal year

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

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