Special Projects Manager

http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=pbt&R2=0923&R3=058919 0923 Manager II - Special Projects Manager, External Affairs Recruitment #pbt-0923-058919 Department: Public Utilities Commission Analyst: Angela Szu Date Opened: 4/20/2012 4:30:00 PM Filing Deadline: 5/11/2012 11:59:00 PM Salary: $91,520.00 - $116,792.00/year Job Type: Permanent PBT Employment Type: Full-Time Go Back Apply View Benefits INTRODUCTION This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A. Position Description: Under direction of the Assistant General Manager for External Affairs, the Special Projects Manager manages complex projects that require the engagement of the various departments within the External Affairs bureau of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), including legislative affairs, communications, and community benefits. The Special Projects Manager works independently and in partnership with the senior members of the External Affairs bureau, as well as staff from the SFPUC Water, Wastewater, and Power enterprises to develop and implement programmatic and policy strategies to successful advance high priority projects. The Special Projects Manager also manages and conducts research and analysis to inform SFPUC management and Commissioners, including the External Affairs annual budget preparation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Special Projects Manager will work with the Assistant General Manager for External Affairs, the Directors of Communications, Community Benefits, and Legislative Affairs, and staff from the Water, Wastewater, and Power Enterprises. The incumbent will lead all aspects of the SFPUC’s educational initiatives for the SFPUC; coordinate the External Affairs strategy for long-term projects such as the Sewer System Improvement Program; assess, build, and monitor strategic partnerships and collaborations; work independently in program development, program management, analysis, research, and writing; monitor and track External Affairs budget; use strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the core mission and priorities of the SFPUC in a variety of public and community settings. The Special Projects Manager will oversee the SFPUC’s work at the Southeast Community Facility and supervise staff working at that location. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college in in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Community Benefits or closely related field; AND 2. Five (5) years of verifiable experience in the management and administration of program planning and program management, of which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience. Substitution: 1. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis (30 semester / 45 quarter units equal one year). 2. Advanced degrees such as MA in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Services or related field may substitute for one year of the required work experience. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualification may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. • Demonstrated experience in the areas of community benefits, community development, and/or education. • Experience in playing a leadership role in the design and implementation of new strategies and programs. • Possession of strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate the core mission and priorities of the SFPUC in a variety of public and community settings. • Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with personnel at all levels and the general public • Experience in working with a large diverse workforce of people with different cultures, backgrounds and opinions. • Proven track record in community engagement, coalition building, and cross-sector partnerships. HOW TO APPLY: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process. • Select the desired job announcement • Select “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information • Select either “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or “I have Registered Previously” • Follow instructions on the screen Computer kiosks are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Angela Szu at (415) 554-1643 or email to supplemental@sfwater.org. Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com). Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. SELECTION PROCEDURES Training and Experience Evaluation: (Weight - 100%) Candidates’ education, training and experience will be evaluated and rated in terms of its duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities for placement on the eligible list. Applicants will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire during the online application process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. The department may administer additional selection procedures upon certification in order to make a final hiring decision. Candidates’ scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience, at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. The hiring department may conduct additional selection processes to make final hiring decisions. Eligible List: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#eligiblelists Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see http://www.sfdhr.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=13693. Search that document by title or job code to see which departments use the classification. 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Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Combined Promotive and Entrance – 0923 Issued: April 20, 2012 Recruitment No.: 058919 Micki Callahan, Director Department of Human Resources Team: PUC/AQS (415) 554-1643 MCCP# 40-127 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. For more information about benefits, please click here. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. apply online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. We encourage you to submit your application on-line as this is the preferred application method. If you experience difficulties, please contact the exam analyst at the phone number listed on the above announcement. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (415) 557-4800, or apply for a job in person at the Department of Human Resources.