The Presidio Trust is seeking an Public Safety Program Manager to join its Department of Public Safety. The Presidio Trust is a unique federal agency that stewards and shares the Presidio, one of the most visited national park sites in America and a place where people live and businesses thrive. The Trust manages the Presidio through a triple bottom line focus: being visited and loved by all, being a model of environmental stewardship, and demonstrating excellence in all our operations.
Reporting to the Chief Park Officer, the Public Safety Program Manager is responsible for the overall development and management of the Trust’s comprehensive public safety program. They will direct, manage, oversee, and supervise work performed by Trust staff in the areas of fire prevention and emergency management. The Manager will manage the effectiveness of the department’s fire and life safety code plan review and inspection program, the Agency’s emergency management program, capabilities, and continuity of operations planning, and the Agency’s drone program. They are responsible for managing service contracts with the United State Park Police and the San Francisco Fire Department for law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services.
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting pay range of $172,458 to $188,706 based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The starting base salary is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Applications received by November 12, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage Trust’s comprehensive public safety program
- Manage the contracts with the United States Park Police (USPP) for law enforcement activities and services and special events support. Perform coordinated annual planning, hold regular meetings, review reports, review and approve invoices. Evaluate level of service and performance, including by developing and reviewing metrics. Coordinate with Trust and USPP leadership to assure compliance with contract terms. Lead and manage contract and budget negotiations with USPP in collaboration with the Chief Park Officer, Trust Legal and Finance.
- Manage the contract with the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) for fire and emergency medical services. Hold regular meetings, review reports, review and approve invoices. Evaluate level of service and performance, including by developing and reviewing metrics. Coordinate with Trust and SFFD leadership to assure compliance with contract terms. Lead and manage contract and budget negotiations with SFFD in collaboration with the Chief Park Officer, Trust Legal and Finance.
- Serve as initial point of contact for questions or concerns from the United States Park Police, the San Francisco Fire Department and the San Franscico Department of Emergency Management and refer questions and concerns to the appropriate Presidio Trust management official.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Trust's Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Program, including emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and continuity of essential operations. Develop and maintain the requirements of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, regional, and local public safety and emergency management partners. Coordinate interagency planning, operational readiness, mutual aid, resource requests, and information sharing for emergencies, special events, and other incidents affecting the Presidio. Maintain the Trust’s Mutual Aid Agreement with the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.
- Provide emergency management and public safety leadership during significant incidents, including outside normal business hours when required. Coordinate with the Trust's Duty Officer, responding agencies, and executive leadership in accordance with established notification, escalation, and emergency response procedures.
- In collaboration with the Trust’s Emergency Management Specialist, oversee the Trust’s Department Operations Center during emergency activations in accordance with the Trust’s Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Plan and established Incident Command System roles and authorities. Serve as or designate the Trust's official representative to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management and other agency emergency operations centers or command posts, as appropriate.
- Provide administrative and programmatic oversight of the Trust’s Fire Marshal’s Office, including fire prevention, fire and life safety inspections, plan review, code enforcement, and public education. Ensure the program is appropriately staffed, resourced, and coordinated with other Trust departments. Supervise Fire Marshal, who serves as the Trust’s Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- Provide management oversight of the Trust's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program, including regulatory compliance, Federal Aviation Administration authorizations and waivers, pilot qualifications and training, operational policies, equipment and technology, flight safety, and commercial UAS permitting. Oversee the integration of UAS capabilities into emergency response, public safety operations, incident assessment, and other authorized Trust activities.
- Lead development and periodic review of public safety policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Responsible for developing and managing the execution of the department’s annual operating plan, including operating budget, projects, and key performance indicators.
- Write detailed reports and other documents.
- Establish, research and maintain appropriate files.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises a team of up to five (5) full-time professionals and contractors as appropriate.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing feedback, coaching, and guiding professional development of individual staff members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; authorizing time off; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and as needed, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent from college or university in Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Fire Science & Protection, Public Administration, or equivalent field of study; or an equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible professional experience.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience managing and/or supervising public safety programs
- Minimum of Five (5) years of supervisory experience managing at least 3 (three) or more direct reports
- Previous experience working in an Emergency Operations Center, Department Operations Center or similar in support of disaster response or emergency operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications packages for Microsoft.
Desired Qualifications
- A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.
- Master’s degree in Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Fire Science & Protection, Public Administration, or equivalent field of study.
- Emergency Management training and certification through CalOES, FEMA, California Emergency Services Association, or International Association of Emergency Managers
Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.
Financial Disclosure
This position will require the completion of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 278, Public Financial Disclosure Report, both as a New Entrant into the position and annually thereafter. The purpose of the financial disclosure system is to assist employees and their agencies in avoiding conflicts between official duties and private financial interests or affiliations.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.