SES Assistant Superintendent - Street and Environmental Services - Public Works (0932) (157690)

Under administrative direction this position reports directly to the Superintendent of Streets Environmental Services and manages supervisory personnel engaged in directing street cleaning activities and events including the maintenance of sidewalks and structures. The Assistant Superintendent will assist in the administration development review analysis interpretation investigation implementation and the enforcement of street cleaning refuse collection and graffiti abatement methods and procedures rules regulations codes policies and written reports relevant to the bureaus operations 

Essential functions of this job code include: 

• Planning organizing assigning coordinating prioritizing scheduling monitoring and evaluating the work of bureau personnel through supervisory staff. 

• Supervising second-level supervisors by leading motivating disciplining and providing recognition and training to ensure conformance with operating methods and procedures policies and standards. 

• Assisting in directing the bureaus safety and training programs and enforcing safety codes. 

• Providing fiscal management by assisting in the preparation and execution of the bureaus annual budget. 

• Facilitating the requisition storekeeping and maintenance of supplies materials and equipment and ensuring that mechanical and motorized equipment is maintained and replaced as necessary. 

• Assisting with directing the preparation of interdepartmental work orders (IDWOs) for services from the bureau and with requests for proposals (RFPs) for services to the bureau and with making recommendations regarding the awarding of contracts. 

• Acting on behalf of the superintendent and representing the department in labor negotiations to legislative bodies other city departments community-based organizations and the public. 

• Investigating documenting recording findings and analyzing results in response to problems inquiries requests and complaints. 

• Communicating with the departmental director deputy directors bureau superintendents other assistant superintendents staff members City and outside agency representatives contractors business and property owners or the public. 

• Using a personal computer to write memos letters complex reports performance appraisals and to develop spreadsheets presentation tools and databases; using a two-way radio cell phones and other mobile devices to communicate.  

• Driving a departmental vehicle to various locations conducting field inspections to ensure conformity with established work practices and standards.  

• Participating in departmental and City-wide emergency response team.

Nature of Work: This position requires the incumbent to be available after hours seven (7) days a week including holidays to respond to emergency requests and issues. 

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: 
Six (6) years of experience in planning and managing programs related to: street cleaning graffiti abatement and code enforcement related to public right-of-way.  

Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising professional staff performing related duties such as journey-level trades and craft employees and front-line supervisors.  

*Note: Apprenticeship/trainee/intern experience is not considered qualifying for this role.  

License:  
Possession of a valid California drivers license (Candidates must maintain a valid California drivers license throughout the duration of employment.) 

Substitution: 
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis up to a total of four (4) years. One year (2000 hours) of experience equals 30 semester or 45 quarter units 

Desirable Qualifications:   The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. 

• Experience performing Street Environmental Services or Sanitation services in a large public sector organization.  
• Experience managing a professional street cleaning and sanitation program in the public right-of-way. 

VERIFICATION:
Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:  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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsifying ones 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.

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SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

Management Test Battery (Weight 100%):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please click here. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and therefore test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and banked for three years starting from the date of the examination. This means that during this three-year time period you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However after one year you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that should you re-test your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Management Test Battery exam in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the Rule of the List.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at  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.

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Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

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.

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.