Local Agency Formation Commissions are independent regulatory bodies that oversee changes to the boundaries of cities and special districts. LAFCos were created by the Legislature in 1963 during the post-World War II housing boom to “discourage sprawl and encourage orderly government.” They are governed by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act. All 58 counties have LAFCos. However, the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission is unique.

Per Ordinance 0146-07, the Board of Supervisors has charged SF LAFCo with an advisory role for the implementation of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program. This ordinance directs SF LAFCo to assist with the startup of the CCA Program and advise the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and other agencies regarding all aspects of development, implementation, operation, and management of the CCA Program. LAFCo is responsible for providing monitoring and advice to the Board of Supervisors, SFPUC, and agencies regarding the CCA Program.

California Assembly Bill 857, the Public Banking Act, effective January 1, 2020, authorizes local agencies to create public banks for the purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

Visit https://sfgov.org/lafco to learn more about LAFCo.

The Policy Analyst reports to the Executive Officer and will conduct clerking and analytical tasks to support program activities for the new Reinvestment Working Group of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

The essential duties of this position include:

• Organizes and prepares agendas for Working Group meetings to meet legal and operational requirements.
• Attends and clerks committee meetings; operationally and procedurally manages the meeting, taking notes, and preparing accurate minutes.
• Facilitates committee Working Group actions, prepares legislation, substitutions, amendments, and other related reports within required time frames.
• Website posting and updating of agendas, minutes, actions and reports.
• Conducts research and responds to requests from the public and other entities or departments received in person, by phone, electronic mail, or fax.
• Analyzes and interprets existing, newly enacted and proposed local, state, federal legislation and regulation for policy and financial impact of the Reinvestment Working Group.
• Researches, analyzes and makes policy recommendation on special projects.
• Prepares and presents reports with recommendations and appropriate justification based on studies and surveys.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A: OR
2. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and two (2) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
4. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and three (3) years full-time equivalent performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A

Substitution
Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education
A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: complex budget analysis, development and administration; complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting; development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements; development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy; complex grant administration and monitoring; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; complex economic analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1823, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1822 is considered qualifying.

B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree 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 Class 1823.

Application Deadline - Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement will remain open until a sufficient candidate pool has been attained. The earliest it may close is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.

**Application deadline extended for further recruitment. Applicants who have previously applied do not need to resubmit another application**

ATTACHMENTS: APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE TWO (2) ATTACHMENTS. Failure to include all 2 attachments may result in not proceeding further in the application process. To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

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APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process, is considered "at will", and shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Officer, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. This is a limited term position with a maximum of one (1) year duration.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $104,598 to $127,114

CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the recruitment analyst, Jessica Wong, by email at [email protected].

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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.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director