The Department of Building Inspection oversees the effective, efficient, fair and safe enforcement of City building, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and disability access codes for San Francisco’s more than 200,000 buildings.  Position is located on 49 South Van Ness.

Appointment Type:  Temporary Exempt – Full Time not to exceed two (2) years.  This position is exempt from Civil Service Commission rules pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.104, and incumbents serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Position Description:

Under general supervision, the 1220 Payroll and Personnel Clerk is responsible for calculating, and preparing payroll, and timekeeping information, and processing personnel transactions of a routine nature. The 1220 Payroll and Personnel Clerk is the journey-level position in this series.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. 1. Calculates, posts and audits payroll and timekeeping information; utilizes basic mathematical techniques to document and assure the accuracy of employee work hours, vacation hours, sick pay credits, leave credits, State Disability Insurance, Worker's Compensation and other related calculations. 2. Inputs payroll, timekeeping, and personnel information data into systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. 3. Responds to routine timekeeping, payroll, and personnel inquiries; makes changes to employees information, resolving discrepancies and/or clarifying procedures for employees, supervisors, managers and others, both in person and over the telephone; analyzes and interprets economic provisions of collective bargaining agreements. 4. Prepares a variety of payroll and personnel-related forms, correspondence, input documents, and problem reports. 5. Maintains detailed files and record-keeping systems to ensure accurate and complete documentation of payroll and personnel transactions in original copy. 6. Receives, distributes and files payroll and personnel related reports.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement. Education: Experience: One (1) year experience preparing, calculating and maintaining payroll and/or personnel records. License and Certification: Substitution: Completion of thirty (30) semester / forty-five (45) quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school, with a minimum of twelve (12) semester / eighteen (18) quarter units of coursework in business administration, accounting, mathematics, human resources, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience; OR Possession of a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certificate issued by the American Payroll Association.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. 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.

Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

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

Compensation: $71,344 to $86,710 Yearly

Information about the Hiring Process: click here

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Yvonne Lin, by email at [email protected]. 

Filing Deadline: Interested Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close on July 8, 2022.

General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures:
Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.

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.