THIS IS A POSITION BASED EXAM

ONE POSITION IS INTENTED TO BE FILLED FROM THE RESULTING ELIGIBLE LIST

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Applications Open: November 3, 2026
• Applications Close: no earlier than 5:00pm, November 10, 2026
• Salary range for 1825 position: $159,900 to $209,430 (new rates effective Jan 1, 2027)
• Recruitment ID: CBT-1825-168051

Are you passionate about Juvenile Justice, Public Safety, and the Community we serve? Are you a dedicated professional who wants to maximize their impact in the lives of some of San Francisco’s most marginalized youth and young adults? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to join a team that is devoted to re-imagining Juvenile Justice, committed to racial equity, and focused on ensuring long-term public safety through the development, enrichment, and accountability of young people we serve throughout San Francisco. Click here to read more about the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD). 

The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department’s mission is to serve the needs of youth, young adults and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion.  We engage fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth, and provide victims with opportunities for restoration.

Our equity-centered goals are to:

• Reimagine how the City addresses juvenile delinquency;
• Advance a Whole Family Engagement strategy that places racial equity at its center to ensure that all youth have equal access to successful outcomes; and
• Bolster equitable leadership development opportunities for all staff throughout the Department. 

The Principal Program & Policy Analyst II directs policy and program implementation for activities related to Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Realignment across the San Franisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD), in close collaboration with Department leadership, Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) Division, Probation Services Division, Administration Division, community-based and government stakeholders, youth, and families. Under the supervision of the Director of Grants, Analytics, and Planning, the Principal Program & Policy Analyst II acts as direct support to JPD leadership in implementing DJJ Realignment and leads strategy, prioritization, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring for efforts related to DJJ Realignment, San Francisco’s Secure Youth Treatment Facility, young people with long-term commitments to the JJC, and young people reentering the community after such commitments

Essential Functions of the position include: 

1. Oversees implementation of all components of San Francisco’s DJJ Realignment Plan in collaboration with all three JPD Divisions, government partners, and community-based organizations—including: procurement, partnerships, outreach, program development and implementation, and meeting coordination.
2. Working independently, researches, analyzes, gathers input from internal and external stakeholders and makes program and policy recommendations on special projects, especially those related to DJJ Realignment, with significant financial impact, that are highly visible public issues, and have direct impact to young people, including administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Directs and supports JPD mission-critical operational activities; represents the department to city officials, outside agencies and the public; and provides administrative analysis to executive team including Chief Probation Officer, Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Director of Administrative Services, Director of Juvenile Facilities, Direction of Probation Services, and Director of Grants, Analytics, and Planning.
3. Plans, develops, and directs the implementation of programs and policies that affect young people, JPD staff, and other system and community partners; directs and supports cross-functional project teams to implement the vision and strategy of the Chief while ensuring alignment with state legislation and regulations.
4. Manages complex procurement that aligns with the needs of the Department, long-term committed youth, and state legislative mandates.
5. Identifies, oversees, and implements new projects and systems that are necessary to serve long-term committed youth, both in custody and upon release, to fulfill the mission of the Department, and meet state legal mandates.
6. Establishes, administers, monitors, coordinates and acts as program manager on complex grants; ensures compliance and reporting for grant-funded organizations; supports Finance Unit in reviewing, approving, and communicating funding expectations to grantees and other partners.

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series. 

Substitution: Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Prior experience identifying and spearheading new initiatives, piloting systems, and managing high-level, complex projects that have high financial impact and high public visibility.
2. Prior experience supporting executive level staff in vision and strategy implementation and program and policy development and execution.
3. Prior experience supporting and/or directing complex, cross-functional project teams staffed with professional-level employees who may not be direct reports.
4. Prior experience applying for, securing funding, and reporting on state and federal grant opportunities as well as administering, monitoring, and managing grants to nonprofit providers.
5. Prior experience working directly with juvenile justice involved youth in residential facilities.  
6. Prior experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to implement new policies, procedures, and programs.
7. Prior experience with system transformation, culture change, and program development and implementation in an institutional setting and/or law enforcement agency.
8. Professional juvenile justice, criminal justice, or social services experience in the government or nonprofit sectors. 

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Eligible List/Score Report: 

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

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 https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .] 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 http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

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

• Information on the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

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.

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

Statement on Equity, Diversity, 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst Joanna Luong at [email protected].

                                                              SELECTION PROCEDURES

Reminder:

• We communicate via e-mail, please ensure you have access to the e-mail address you have register with. All communications related to this recruitment will be sent to the e-mail you have registered with. 
• All testing components will be scheduled in-person, please plan accordingly if you progress in the hiring process.

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Examination (Weight: 100%):
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written examination designed to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the written examination to be ranked on the eligible list.                      

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.