Executive Assistant I (QA Manager)

Salary: %2458,212 - %2491,156Position Grade: 16GDepartment: Police DepartmentJob Type:

Full-Time (Permanent)Location:

Downtown, St, Louis, MOExamination Number: EX1024Incumbents in this position analyze department/division operational reports, programs, policies, procedures, financial reports, studies, proposed and existing legislation and other information for SLMPD.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ●Develops and recommends programs, policies and procedures, and advises the department/division head regarding changes and new programs, policies and procedures. ●Assists the department/division head in implementing programs, policies and procedures. ●Attends and participates in a variety of governmental and other meetings regarding department/division matters.

Develops and presents reports and information regarding department/division matters and issues. ●Represents the department/division to community groups, businesses, media representatives and others.

May prepare and give presentations/speeches, prepares press releases and participates in media interviews. ●Receives and resolves complaints. ●Monitors department/division leases, contracts, consulting services and agreements for compliance with performance standards. ●May prepare or assist in the preparation of contracts, agreements, requests for proposals, ordinances and draft legislation. ●May supervise paraprofessional, clerical or other support staff.Preferences ●Master%27s degree in a scientific field is preferred. ●Five to seven years professional experience reviewing organizational policies, procedures, goals and objectives and formulating recommendations for improvement. ●Knowledge of the principles and methods of quality assurance, quality control, the international standards and applicable supplemental requirements. ●Ability to initiate and sustain action to accomplish the goals of the Department laboratory by guiding and motivating others and gaining the confidence and active support of peers, other crime laboratories, and internal and external customers. ●Ability to achieve voluntary commitment to shared values and goals and to adapt leadership style to different situations. ●Excellent written and oral skills. ●Ability to set and achieve well-defined and realistic goals, display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner without supervision. ●Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and reporting of results.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ●Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework.

Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and overseeing the execution of these decisions. ●Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. ●Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as computer terminal, telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax machine and/or materials used in performing essential functions. ●Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as financial statements, budgets, contracts, bid specifications, press releases, city charter, ordinances, statutes, various policies, master plans, program reports, procedures, ●Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentage and decimals; develop and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical reports. ●Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions involving planning and directing of interrelated activities or multiple departments. ●Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs. ●Environmental Factors:

Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to irate individuals poses a very limited risk of injury. ●Physical Requirements: None. ●Sensory Requirements:

Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of shapes to clearly distinguish objects and sounds to communicate with others.Salary: %2458,212 - %2491,156Position Grade: 16GDepartment: Police DepartmentJob Type:

Full-Time (Permanent)Location:

Downtown, St, Louis, MOExamination Number: EX1024Incumbents in this position analyze department/division operational reports, programs, policies, procedures, financial reports, studies, proposed and existing legislation and other information for SLMPD.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ●Develops and recommends programs, policies and procedures, and advises the department/division head regarding changes and new programs, policies and procedures. ●Assists the department/division head in implementing programs, policies and procedures. ●Attends and participates in a variety of governmental and other meetings regarding department/division matters.

Develops and presents reports and information regarding department/division matters and issues. ●Represents the department/division to community groups, businesses, media representatives and others.

May prepare and give presentations/speeches, prepares press releases and participates in media interviews. ●Receives and resolves complaints. ●Monitors department/division leases, contracts, consulting services and agreements for compliance with performance standards. ●May prepare or assist in the preparation of contracts, agreements, requests for proposals, ordinances and draft legislation. ●May supervise paraprofessional, clerical or other support staff.Preferences ●Master%27s degree in a scientific field is preferred. ●Five to seven years professional experience reviewing organizational policies, procedures, goals and objectives and formulating recommendations for improvement. ●Knowledge of the principles and methods of quality assurance, quality control, the international standards and applicable supplemental requirements. ●Ability to initiate and sustain action to accomplish the goals of the Department laboratory by guiding and motivating others and gaining the confidence and active support of peers, other crime laboratories, and internal and external customers. ●Ability to achieve voluntary commitment to shared values and goals and to adapt leadership style to different situations. ●Excellent written and oral skills. ●Ability to set and achieve well-defined and realistic goals, display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner without supervision. ●Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and reporting of results.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ●Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework.

Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and overseeing the execution of these decisions. ●Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome. ●Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as computer terminal, telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax machine and/or materials used in performing essential functions. ●Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as financial statements, budgets, contracts, bid specifications, press releases, city charter, ordinances, statutes, various policies, master plans, program reports, procedures, ●Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentage and decimals; develop and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical reports. ●Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions involving planning and directing of interrelated activities or multiple departments. ●Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs. ●Environmental Factors:

Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to irate individuals poses a very limited risk of injury. ●Physical Requirements: None. ●Sensory Requirements:

Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of shapes to clearly distinguish objects and sounds to communicate with others.Bachelor%26rsquo;s degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Science, or a related field; plus four years of advanced administrative and/or programmatic quality assurance experience; must have one year of experience in an ISO 17025 accredited crime laboratory.

Auditing experience as an ASCLD/LAB or ANAB Certified Technical Assessor, to include participation in at least one laboratory ISO 17025 audit. %3Co:p%3EScoring Components and Their WeightsExperience and Training: 100%Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran%27s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.