Exempt to Permanent – Manager VI (0941) – Citywide (E10146)

Under policy direction managers in these positions function at the executive level of department management and are responsible for all functions and activities of a major division or area. Incumbents in this class provide leadership and direction in developing new programs and establishing organizational policies priorities and objectives; direct and coordinate the implementation of program changes; serve as technical advisor; and perform related duties as required. Positions in this class report to senior executive-level managers (Department Head or Deputy Director).

Supervision Exercised: Managers in this class typically supervise senior/division managers.

Essential Functions: Essential functions of the 0941 Manager VI class include but are limited to the following:

1. Develops and implements division goals objectives policies and priorities; determines service levels and resource allocation.

2. Monitors the work of and coaches subordinates to improve performance.

3. Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs while continuing to address major departmental priorities.

4. Plans organizes directs controls and reviews the operation of major departmental functions and activities.

5. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of the departmental organization structure staff assignments service levels and administrative systems; identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvement; implements improvements.

6. Communicates regularly with executive-level management regarding the Departments activities and coordination of efforts with other City departments in addressing the needs of the City; represents the Department before legislative boards outside organizations mayors office staff and the media.

7. Assesses and responds to community needs; provides consultation and advice to boards committees and representatives from federal state and local agencies.

8. Participates in budget development by providing detailed justification and persuasive arguments for proposals or initiatives. Implements and closely monitors budget expenditures of the operating budget for a major area of responsibility typically including multiple divisions.

9. Provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.

Qualifications :

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

1. Current Category 16 17 or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 0941 who has worked at least 2080 hours in class 0941; AND
2. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
3. Experience: 4 6 years of managerial experience of which all must include supervisory experience

Education Substitution: Additional experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Masters degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Special Requirements:

Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge abilities education experience or license may be established for individual positions.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to a lower score.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

1. Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
    
2. Preliminary Questionnaire Training and Experience Assessment (100% weight) - During the application process candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.  It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their exempt City service (in Category 16 17 and/or 18) in the 0941 Manager VI class along with any additional qualifying points (e.g. promotive status) as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams required for Combined Promotive Entrance (CPE) Exams only
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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.  Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at . The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources 1 S Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements applications and examination policies including applicant appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the exam analyst Isabelle Choy at . Be sure to include the recruitment ID E2P-0941-E10146 in your subject line.  Thank you.

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.