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ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER (UNCLASSIFIED)

Salary

$97,841.85 - $141,588.90 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Unclassified

Job Number

25-02193 (U)

Department

City Manager's Office

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Background

The Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) supports efforts to address gun violence based on partnerships among community residents, local government agencies, victim service providers, community-based organizations, law enforcement, hospitals, researchers, and other community stakeholders.

Oversight responsibility for daily management, coordination, and continuous improvement of the City’s internal initiatives related to non-law enforcement violence reduction work, including but not limited to the following projects:

+ Facilitation and management of the City’s Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Strategy in coordination with the Cincinnati Police Department.

+ Facilitation and management of the City’s Violence Prevention through Health Equity Strategy with the Cincinnati Health Department to direct the involvement of external partners and stakeholders.

+ Facilitation and management of the City’s Targeted Community Investment strategy related to violence prevention in collaboration with the City’s Director of Human Services.

+ Collaboration with the Office of Performance and Data Analytics on strategic performance measurement.

The Violence Reduction Program Manager should thoroughly understand and have a history of executing best and emerging practices related to multi-disciplinary violence prevention and intervention approaches. Working within the City Manager’s Office, a successful candidate will need to be an effective collaborator, communicator, and bridge-builder across public safety agencies, organizations, residents, and other stakeholders to accomplish the following:

+ Conduct most aspects of the grant-making process, including program research, reviewing grant requests, evaluating grants, grant activity tracking, interfacing with grantees and the public, participating in projects, and developing reports.

+ Provide training and technical assistance to support the planning and implementation of community-led strategies to target violent and serious crime hot sports or crime problems.

+ Provide inter-team communication and leadership to integrate cross-program activities and functions.

+ Advance learning and practice through online knowledge-sharing and materials production.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Municipal departments, divisions, and City Council.

Public administration principles and processes.

Data collection and analysis methods; report preparation techniques.

Communication strategies and techniques.

Grant making best practices and techniques.

The City of Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement and collaborative policing practices.

Skill to:

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use all related hardware and software properly

Ability to:

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Build goodwill and further the CIRV mission. Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Prepare clear and concise reports; prepare correspondence as assigned.

Conduct research and analyze findings.

Negotiate with citizens' groups and governmental agencies.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Manage assigned projects; manage the activities of assigned community groups. Manage people and resources.

HR CONTACT : [email protected]

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must have six years of responsible experience in public administration, management, non-profit leadership, or a closely related field and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with major course work in public administration, management, social science or a closely related field.

A Master's Degree is preferred.

Any combination of experience, education, and certification may be substituted.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Predominately indoor environments; exposure to computer screens; attendance at outdoor functions may be required.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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In which of the following areas do you possess a Bachelor's degree?

+ Public Administration

+ Management

+ Non-Profit Leadership

+ A Closely Related Field

+ N/A

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If you answered "Closely related field" to the above question, please provide the degree type.

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Do you have a Master's degree in any of the following areas?

+ Public Administration

+ Management

+ Non-Profit Leadership

+ A Closely Related Field

+ N/A

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If you answered "Closely related field" to the above question, please provide the degree type.

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How many years of related experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 3

+ 3 year to less than 5

+ 5 year to less than 7

+ 7 year to less than 10

+ 10 years or more

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Did you attach your valid drivers license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm