1824 Principal Administrative Analyst

(One (1) Position, Temporary Exempt)
Recruitment #TEX-1824-058638

Specialty: Contracts Assistance Center
Department: Public Utilities Commission
Analyst: Vonn Bair
Date Opened: 2/9/2012 8:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline: 2/24/2012 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $41.59 - $50.55/hour
Job Type: Temporary Exempt
Employment Type: As-Needed


Appointment Type, Duration and Location

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has one (1) opening for an 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst appointment located in San Francisco, CA. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The project has an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years.

Project Description
The SFPUC-sponsored Contractors Assistance Center will offer services and programs that directly assist small contractors and consultants obtain more work primarily with the SFPUC as well as other City and County of San Francisco Departments. San Francisco-based small contractors and consultants will be encouraged to utilize the Center in order to develop business relationships. The SFPUC anticipates the need for engaging such contractors and consultants for major capital work now in progress or soon to be initiated: the Water System Improvement Program; Sewer System Improvement Program; and repair and rehabilitation work. The Center will maintain full plans and specifications for all SFPUC/City projects that are out to bid.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties
Reporting to the Director of the Community Benefits Program, the essential functions and responsibilities of the 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst of the Contractors Assistance Center will include the following:
1. Management of the Contractors Assistance Center; overseeing the implementation of the Center;
2. Administering and coordinating the implementation and operations of the Center to increase participation by small contractors and consultants on City projects;
3. Ensuring that SFPUC as well as other City departments’ projects will receive the maximum exposure possible to responsible small contractors and consultants;
4. Planning, developing and deploying an educational outreach and training program designed to help small businesses to better position, compete for, and perform construction and professional services work related to SFPUC capital improvement projects;
5. Administering, monitoring and coordinating overall operations, including facilitating workshops and seminars that cover topics relevant to professional services and construction contracting, and that are designed to give small businesses ready access to expert industry knowledge of management techniques, planning strategies, and many other topics related to bidding on and performing professional and construction services;
6. Establishing, administering and coordinating a community contractors networking center in the Southeast area of San Francisco that targets small contractors and consultants, and which demonstrates a commitment to increasing small business participation;
7. Ensuring the Center will be a welcoming environment for small businesses and consultants, and providing plans, specifications and addenda;
8. Networking with and serving as a liaison to relevant City agencies, contractors/consultants, and the community;
9. Developing and managing the implementation of a comprehensive Center database;
10. Administering, monitoring and coordinating the community contractors networking center functions of the Center, including soliciting, updating and archiving all plans, specifications and forms, and developing and maintaining a copying service to reproduce plan pages at a nominal cost to small contractors and consultants;
11. Researching, analyzing and making recommendations regarding programs and services that would benefit small contractors and consultants in competing for City projects;
12. Establishing timelines for producing specific deliverables; determining appropriate methodologies to review, analyze and measure the effectiveness of the Center; preparing reports and making written and oral presentations publicly regarding analysis and evaluation of performance measures;
13. Administering, monitoring and coordinating all activities of the Contractors Assistance Center;
14. Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
2. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B, and four (4) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six (6) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
4. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B, and five (5) years full-time-equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A;

SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education
A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: complex budget analysis, development and administration; complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting; development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements; development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy; complex grant administration and monitoring; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; complex economic analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1824, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1823 is considered qualifying.
B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in Class 1824.

Application Procedure
Submit your application online here by clicking on the “Apply” link at the top of this webpage, or visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/images/default.asp to see this and other available jobs with the City & County of San Francisco. Please file immediately, as the posting will close on February 24, 2012.

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their application papers for their own records, as these documents may be requested by hiring departments at a later date. Failure to submit the required documentations will result in disqualification. Applicants will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next stage of the hiring process. Those applicants most qualified will be offered interviews. Reasonable accommodations under accommodations legislation will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and/or selection process. Applicants requesting accommodations should do so by calling (415) 554-1670; TDD (415) 554-1672.
In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all persons entering City and County employment will be required to prove their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Verification: Verification of education and qualifying experience may be required at a later date.

Note
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

MINORITIES, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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NOTES
AMENDED: 9/28/09
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
BENEFITS
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.