The Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is the City agency charged with implementation of the development program in partnership with the private developer, Treasure Island Community Development (TICD).  TIDA supports TICD in the design permitting, construction of public infrastructure required of the program and in the permitting, inspection and occupancy of market-rate housing.  TIDA is also charged with the development, in partnership with affordable housing developers and operators, of numerous affordable housing sites and with the ownership and operation of the program’s future parks and open spaces.

The Treasure Island development program includes the development of 8,000 new homes; over 500,000 square feet of retail and office space, 290 acres of new parks; new streets, utility infrastructure, and public facilities; and geotechnical improvement measures and sea level rise adaptation strategies.  Three sub-phase areas are currently under development on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, and more than 1,300 new residential units are scheduled to be completed within the next three years.

The 5506 Deputy Director for Development plays a central role for TIDA in implementing the development program for Treasure Island working closely with the TICD team with the goal of implementing the development agreement fully and effectively in the fastest timeframes possible.  This individual will interact daily with City agencies including Public Works, Public Utilities, Planning, Building Inspection, Fire, Arts Commission, and others. TIDA acts as a liaison between these agencies and TICD , and this individual will work in concert with the Public Works Infrastructure Task Force to facilitate agency reviews and permitting of the developer's infrastructure designs, to ensure that infrastructure is constructed to agency standards, and to facilitate agency acceptance of completed infrastructure.  This individual will also oversee and coordinate TIDA’s affordable housing development program and park/open space design review and operations planning. 

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the design permitting, construction, and acceptance of public infrastructure; working directly with City agencies, horizontal and vertical developers, and consultants to facilitate the efficient and effective review and approval of infrastructure plans and permits, including subdivision mapping actions, construction management oversight of new public infrastructure, legislative submittals to the Board of Supervisors, public financing reimbursement applications, etc.;
• Being proactive and solutions-oriented; and representing TIDA in community and stakeholder outreach related to the development program.  Anticipate and identify areas of potential conflict or concern and surfacing issues for resolution or action to expedite program delivery and avoid delays;
• Track the development of residential, hotels, and commercial/retail sites coordinating milestones beginning with subdivision and mapping actions through the permitting of individual sites to final certificates of occupancy;
• Work with TIDA staff, consultants, and developers to deliver affordable housing sites and manage design review, construction inspection, and future operations planning for the island’s parks and open spaces;
• Review submittals of completeness, quality, and clarity, as well as working to resolve issues; managing and maintaining effective relationships with City staff and developers and their design and technical consultants;
• Manage TIDA consultants, as necessary, to further agency and program objectives, and represent TIDA in community outreach and stakeholder forums related to the program

1.  Possession of a baccalaureate degree in architecture, engineering, or planning, plus, eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience; OR

2.  Possession of a baccalaureate degree in another field, plus ten (10) years of architectural, engineering or construction management experience; OR

3.  Twelve (12) years of architectural, engineering or construction management experience, in a field directly related to the project; OR

4.  Valid California registration as a professional engineer or architect, plus four (4) years of project coordination or resident engineer experience;

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating multi-phased construction projects with complex phase requirements
• Experience leading or coordinating horizontal infrastructure aspects of large-scale private development projects, ideally in San Francisco or the Bay Area
• Experience leading or coordinating projects with various agencies, public right-of-way components, and developing written agreements
• Experience leading or coordinating projects with multiple funding sources
• Experience in implementing and supporting Public/Private development partnerships in an urban setting
• Experience presenting information and/or resolving issues in meetings and making presentations to elected or appointed boards or commissions.

Important: Your application MUST include a cover letter and resume.  To upload these item(s), please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

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. 

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• Diversity Statement

Compensation:  $237,016 annually

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before September 6, 2022.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

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. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6000 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.