STOP the Violence Coordinator

Position SummaryCreating, initiating, and activating programs and activities whose purpose is to reduce violence and enhance community safety in City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods where crime is higher than the city average, including homicides, suicides, and domestic violence. Department: Public SafetyPosting Type: AnnouncementSalary: $74,069 per yearUnion: None, this is a non-union position. Civil Service Classification: ExemptRequirementsGeneral Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.

Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment.

Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service Commission on an individual basis. NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.

Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered). NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment are required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc. ) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh .

Qualifying RequirementsYour City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status. WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience in program administration and management, with a focus on preventing violence in diverse communities; effective oral and written communication skills; and experience in facilitating or coordinating multi-agency cooperation.

A clear understanding of violence prevention strategies , related theories, and local, county-wide and regional resources related to violence prevention is preferred. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis. ) EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Program Administration, Community/Human Development, Sociology, Social Work, Public Health, Urban Affairs or a related field. A Master's Degree is preferred. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). EQUIVALENCY:

Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above) . The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONSIf you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).

You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. Written: None required for this position. Performance: None required for this position. Medical: None required for this position. POSITION DUTIESIdentifies all city activities and resources related to violence prevention and safety enhancement in neighborhoods where crime and violence is higher than the City average. Coordinates community wide anti-violence and safety enhancement events with other organizations.

Creates and maintains a database of violence prevention activities and related services in the City of Pittsburgh. Leads and organizes the STOP the Violence Steering Committee. Seeks and manages public, private and philanthropic funds to support the efforts of the STOP the Violence initiative. Evaluates the effectiveness of current anti-violence initiatives. Educates public, private and nonprofit entities interested in supporting anti-violence initiatives and, if necessary, assists in project development, selection, oversight and evaluation. Provides information to legislators on the impact of legislative initiatives on violence issues. Stays informed on research based and proven violence prevention strategies and programs.

Sets annual goals for the initiative. Generates quarterly status reports for all work associated with the STOP the Violence Initiative. Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required. Click here to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .