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SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST (COMMUNITY SAFETY) (UNCLASSIFIED)

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST (COMMUNITY SAFETY) (UNCLASSIFIED)

Salary

$72,384.00 - $110,052.80 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Unclassified

Job Number

25-02476 (U)

Department

City Manager's Office

Opening Date

01/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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General Statement of Duties

The Community Safety Specialist supports the City’s non-law enforcement violence reduction work by coordinating projects, strengthening internal systems, and leading continuous improvement efforts across community-focused initiatives. Working under the direction of the Violence Reduction Program Manager, this position provides project management, quality improvement (QI), community engagement, and operational support that ensures violence reduction strategies through the Achieving Change Together (ACT) for Cincy blueprint are delivered efficiently, consistently, and with measurable impact.

This role works closely with City departments, community partners, service providers, residents, and cross-sector collaborators involved in ACT for Cincy.

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:

Prepare clear reports, summaries, and project documentation.

Utilize Microsoft Office suite applications or equivalent productivity/professional software.

Project management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Violence reduction strategies and community safety frameworks, including place-based, evidence-informed, and public health approaches.

Systems thinking methodologies and tools for mapping workflows, identifying gaps, and improving cross-departmental coordination.

Program and project management principles, including project planning, scoping, timeline development, stakeholder alignment, and outcome monitoring.

Data literacy and analysis, including principles of quantitative and qualitative research, performance measurement, and interpretation of community-level safety data.

Community engagement best practices, especially strategies that center resident voice and support co-design within safety initiatives.

Skill to:

Establish work priorities, manage multiple tasks, and respond to work requests in a timely manner.

Build trust and rapport with community members, partners, and City departments.

Prepare clear reports, summaries, and project documentation.

Utilize Microsoft Office suite applications or equivalent productivity/professional software.

Ability to:

Support cross-functional work, including assigning tasks, guiding collaborative efforts, and providing informal supervision or direction to project teams.

Communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Manage details while keeping the broader strategy in view.

Adapt to shifting priorities and maintain a solutions-oriented approach.

Build positive working relationships with community members and partner organizations.

Synthesize complex information, identify patterns, and maintain high attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Maintain confidentiality, especially regarding sensitive City information, resident data, and public safety matters

Examples of Work Performed:

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be performed.)

Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of community safety projects, ensuring alignment with City goals, timelines, and quality standards.

Coordinate cross-departmental efforts, including collaboration with Police and other partners to improve workflow efficiency and service delivery.

Document, track, and manage project-related requests, tasks, and activities, ensuring timely follow-up, resolution, and accountability.

Collect, analyze, and report data related to community safety initiatives, identifying trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, and process maps, supporting transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Represent the department or division with external partners, participating in joint projects and serving as a liaison to community groups, nonprofit partners, and public agencies.

Assist in implementation of quality improvement frameworks, including conducting PDSA cycles, process evaluations, and system assessments.

Prepare and deliver presentations to leadership, staff, and community stakeholders, clearly communicating project status, findings, and recommendations.

Perform additional duties related to project management, program coordination, and quality improvement as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

OPEN:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, project management, public health, social science, or related field.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, quality improvement, systems improvement, program coordination, or related work.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Other Requirements:

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License in order to operate City vehicles and/or personal vehicle to perform outreach functions.

Must be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate strong relationship-building capability.

Must be committed to collaborative, community-centered violence reduction.

Preferred Experience:

Certification or coursework in project management or QI (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CQI).

Experience working in community-based, public sector, or social impact environments.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Investigation: A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Primarily indoor office environment with regular computer use.

Some attendance at community meetings and outdoor events may be required.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require sitting, standing, walking, and occasional travel to neighborhood locations.

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 what area do you have a Bachelor's degree?

+ Public Administration

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Do you have a certification or coursework in project management or QI (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CQI)?

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How many years of experience do you have working in community-based, public sector, or social impact environment?

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+ At least three years but less than five years

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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