Manager Community Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: (GS.12) $65,304.00 -  $21.21 - $78,895.00

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 800 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: 6098 Debra Road, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Community Development - Community Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

***This is an Appointed Position***

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: 
The Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Educational Lead/Manager for the Office of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention (CS & GVP) will provide strategic and tactical leadership to promote outreach, development, cultivation and the growth of community relationships within the Chattanooga area. This position is responsible for the scheduling, organizing, advertising and implementation of training for community safety and gun violence policies and programs. These training activities will allow the Educational Lead/Manager for CS & GVP to reach faith communities, families, schools, community groups, and potential supporters and volunteers to increase education on the issue of gun violence, safety, as well as related to human trafficking and exploitation. This position reports directly to the Executive Director for Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention.
 

SERIES LEVEL: This is a stand-alone APPOINTED position.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervision of selected staff and Violence Interrupters to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; making hiring, disciplinary and termination recommendations. 

Manages special day-to-day operations and activities which includes developing, maintaining, administering and implementing standard operating procedures, quality assurance standards, policies, goals, objectives, work plans, and workflow; ensuring procedures and equipment meet operational performance requirements and programs; determining the cost-effectiveness of repairing versus replacing vehicles and equipment. 

Provides input for forecasting, preparing and administering project budgets. Prepares cost estimates and forecasts for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures; grant applications and administration.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations; reviews new or revised laws, regulations and policies; recommends and establishes procedures as appropriate.

Identify and collaborate with city agencies as well as city non-profits that complement the efforts to reduce gun violence and address trauma due to violence. 

Identify and facilitate training through national and regional conferences centered on gun violence reduction and trauma-informed care.

As needed, create and implement curriculums designed to address barriers for at risk-youth as well as youth in vulnerable communities plagued by high rates of violence.  

Provide training on trauma and the impact of trauma on youth across all development stages.  

Engage with community leaders and collaborate in creating and maintaining a database of resources for schools, communities, and city agencies.  

Collaborate with the Mayor’s office and Office of Community Health in creating and implementing policies for the reduction of gun violence in Chattanooga.

Engage educational organizations (includes the Hamilton County Department of Education) to create opportunities for engagement with staff and youth.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, Violence Interrupter teams, and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The Educational Lead for Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention will be a highly motivated self-starter and demonstrated leader with a bachelor’s degree in related field or high school diploma with at least five (5)+ years of work experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: None

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 
Culture and mission-driven – extremely passionate about the work of improving safety in our community; Have a strong passion for young people in our community; A can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile in service to promote prevention and intervention for people in our community; An unwavering commitment to executing projects with excellence; Exceptional interpersonal skills, supervisory experience, and a commitment to representing the City of Chattanooga and The Office of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism; Strong written and oral communication skills; Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills; Demonstrated training and public speaking skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. 

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