Senior Employment Liaison Office of Economic and Workforce Development (9774)

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Under direction of division management the Senior Employment Liaison performs professional technical duties in the areas of construction employment and training. This includes employer engagement-job development trades skills assessment project monitoring program evaluation staff supervision as directed and lead the CityBuild portfolio of the On-Ramp Violence Prevention and Professional Services Academy.

The Senior Employment Liaison position is challenging and often fast paced. Senior Employment Liaisons must be team oriented but able to work independently and be innovative. This positions success is built on the ability to build strong working relationships with job seekers CityBuild trainees labor representatives and construction contractors with the primary goal of providing meaningful employment opportunities for community members and exceptional customer service for employers.  Senior Employment Liaisons must understand all applicable local hiring policies and be able to effectively convey local hiring procedures one-on-one and in group settings.

The Senior Employment Liaison is charged with fulfilling the objectives and goals of CityBuild and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. This position will work on highly visible construction projects covering the various Construction Workforce Policies including and not limited to the Citys First Source Hiring Program the Mandatory Local Hire for Construction and HUD Section-HOPESF projects. At the Direction pf division management the Senior Employment Liaison will need to have strong community relation skills and he/she will have to represent CityBuild at community meetings throughout the day and some evenings. This position is a senior role and will be responsible to lead a team of Employment Liaisons providing coordination of job placements development of policies and procedures coordinating special training support the grants management of CityBuilds portfolios and training team members.

Responsibilities

The Senior Employment Liaison will be responsible for balancing multiple tasks which include routinely following CityBuilds Employment Network Services process managing relationships with construction contractors and labor representatives coordinating grants management data processing and advising interested job seekers of potential opportunities on various construction projects. The senior position will also be providing leadership responsibilities to other Liaisons.  The following are additional responsibilities:

• Develop and display a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and skills of the various construction trades; be familiar with the basic requirements of apprenticeship programs and a strong knowledge of the entrance parameters of local unions.
• Act as a single point of accountability for specific projects and provide customer service as needed to promote healthy customer relationships.

• Coordinate with CityBuild Compliance Team to perform the following tasks:

• Conduct regular site visits of assigned construction projects assess project progress and prepare site visit reports.
• Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as scheduled and make contractors aware of the Employment Network Services and other CityBuild services. 
• Track and analyze assigned construction projects local hiring status and make recommendations when necessary.

• Develops and coordinates preparation of portfolio annual work and performance plans with knowledge of operating budgets and program funding streams.
• Career advice and coach CityBuild trainees on their interest in various construction trades and matching them to their skills and abilities.
• Coordinate with industry partners for the placement of CityBuild graduates including CityBuild Academy and CAPSA participants
• Lead in reviewing and rating workforce development proposals in CityBuild programming.
• Work with employers to customize curriculum for entry-level mid-level and incumbent worker training on special projects where additional pre-apprenticeship training is needed
• Conduct program monitoring in coordination with Workforce Programs team
• Knowledge of national and local sector models that are innovative; implement best practices that serve Construction industry needs as well as those of local job seekers.
• Proficient with database systems including Cloud-based applications

Distinguishing Features

Positions in this class function at the senior journey level in the Community Development Specialist series. Employees in this class carry out their assignments with considerable independence and do not receive day-to-day supervision. Positions in this class are distinguished from the lower class 9772 Community Development Specialist by their significant coordinating and monitoring responsibility over a variety of grant funded projects in one or more of the following program areas: CityBuild Academy special training program development implementation & enhancement. Employees in this class may serve in a lead role for subordinate personnel.

Additional responsibilities include:

Data and Reporting

• Utilize the Citys vendor for electronic certified payroll reporting system Workforce Manager and other software application for jobseeker tracking tools.
• Collects and evaluates qualitative and quantitative data through reporting systems.
• Interpret Federal State and local policies and incorporate relevant requirements into existing local workforce policies
• Prepare monthly quarterly and ad-hoc sector and program data and program performance analysis to present to senior management Workforce Investment Board members sector stakeholders and City Officials. 
• Assists in evaluating and recommending CityBuilds strategies and vision with Departments Strategic Initiatives team.
• Collects data and prepares a wide variety of reports memoranda and correspondence.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly reports submitted by various community groups organizations and agencies to ensure contract compliance.

Employer Stakeholder and Workforce System Engagement

• Lead the coordination and implementation of workforce sector stakeholders (including employers training providers educators public officials community members industry and labor representatives) to best connect local residents with sector employment.
• Oversight of sector collateral and public messaging to assure that the public is aware of workforce sector services programs and trainings. Coordinate with workforce system to assure that citywide job seekers can access sector services.
• Establish and nourish relations with construction employers. Convene with employers through individualized and group meetings focus groups and round table discussions to provide information on sector initiatives and gauge their workforce needs.
• Create individualized recruitment plans with employer partners to help employers fill their workforce needs with sector candidates.
• Work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including City department heads union representatives general contractors community advocates and City staff
• Spearhead effective engagement and outreach to diverse populations including re-entry population public housing residents and public aid recipients. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education training experience special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development housing development workforce development finance education social work children/youth work or criminal justice; OR

2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration urban planning government social work education finance or criminal justice AND two (2) year of administrative/professional experience in community development housing and/or housing development workforce development finance education social work children/youth work criminal justice; OR

3. Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in public policy planning social work public administration finance education criminal justice or business administration; AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development housing and /or housing development workforce development finance education social work children/youth work or criminal justice; OR

4. Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development housing and/or housing development workforce development finance education social work children/youth work or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development housing and/or housing development workforce development finance education social work children/youth work or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. 

Desirable Qualifications

Understanding and knowledge of:

• San Franciscos workforce local hire policies and other governmental legislations to provide employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged San Francisco residents
• Federal State and local laws and workforce programs as they apply to construction and professional services
• Principles and practices of community development programs and local governmental structure
• Various trades tasks and skill requirements and entrance requirements
• Knowledge and experience with workforce development principles and practice.
• Hold excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Extensive experience in writing clear and concise reports requests for proposals policies and procedures newsletters written memos and directives to a wide range of audience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple relations with multiple stakeholders including: community-based organizations local officials employers labor industry associations and others.
• Experience working in a government and/or non-profit settings interacting with the development and implementation of workforce programs that serve disadvantaged populations.
• Knowledge of San Franciscos neighborhoods local government criminal justice system workforce development and social services infrastructures.
• Knowledge of and direct work experience with federal state and local funding including (but not limited to) Workforce Investment Act Community Development Block Grant Department of Labor General Fund dollars etc. Understanding of the regulations associated with each of these funding streams.
• Knowledge and experience developing and implementing sector strategies and programming specifically in the Construction sector.
• Knowledge of national and local sector models that are innovative; implement best practices that serve Construction industry needs as well as those of local job seekers.
• Proficient with database systems including Cloud-based applications

Abilities and skills to:

• Work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including City department heads union representatives general contractors community advocates and City staff
• Interpret Federal State and local policies and incorporate relevant requirements into existing local workforce policies
• Analyze policy and perform statistical analysis to develop recommendations or to compile comprehensive reports
• Write clear and concise reports recommendations and correspondences on behalf of OEWD
• Negotiate solutions based on existing policies data and protocol
• Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills in preparing memoranda and narrative reports making formal presentations and facilitating large and small groups.
• Maintain and manage project information to allow for immediate access and reference
• Manage time and workload appropriately

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Additional Information :

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Filing Deadline: Tuesday February 17 2026

• Compensation 9774-Sr. Community Devl Spc 1
• About the Hiring Process
• CCSF Position Types
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

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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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian Chief People Officer at

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.

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