Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Amended May 10, 2024 to reflect the addition of Management Battery Test to the selection procedures to aid in evaluation of candidates (this will not result in an eligible list)

Application Opening: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Continuous. The application filing period will be open at least through Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM (PST) and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $159,224 and $203,164 (Range A)
Recruitment ID: RTF0147327/PEX 0932-01152264 
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt -This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Work location: 25 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Our Human Resources (HR) Division is recruiting experienced and outstanding leaders to compete for the role of Employee and Labor Relations Director (0932 Manager IV). A leader who can guide wide-ranging labor relations, payroll, leaves, and EEO initiatives that enhance the working environment for all employees at all tiers, charged with the effective and efficient execution of the mission of Public Works and the City & County of San Francisco.

With the general direction of and collaboration with the Human Resources Director, as the Employee and Labor Relations Director, you will direct the labor relations programs of our organization which comprises close to 1,700 employees, one hundred and seventy-seven (177) unique job classifications represented by twenty-one (21) collective bargaining agreements (CBA).

Applying your expert knowledge and experience, you will cultivate and nurture positive relationships with our valued labor partners while leading a team that guides directors, managers, and supervisors on interpreting the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), disciplinary procedures, grievances, and current trends and issues in labor relations. 

You will actively participate in various joint labor/management committees, bargaining, and mediation.  In this leadership role, you will provide general direction to our Payroll Unit to deliver timely, accurate payroll processing, procedures and Leave Administration and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.

Directing the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters for our workforce, you will monitor and evaluate programs to ensure our department complies with City policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws. As an HR leader, you will serve as interim HR Director in their absence, as necessary.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as the Employee and Labor Relations Director may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing negotiations, grievance processes, investigations of employee complaints and concerns, disciplinary hearings and procedures, and performance management.
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating employee and labor relations functions.
• Exercising direct supervision over assigned staff.
• Planning, monitoring, evaluating, directing, and supervising the operation of the Public Works department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.
• Advising managers and supervisors on labor relations issues, union Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)/CBA interpretation, disciplinary actions, grievances, employee coaching, counseling, performance monitoring and evaluation, employment laws, and City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) and Public Works policies.
• Developing and facilitating department‐wide development of positive and constructive relationships with labor unions to advance the vision of the department.
• Directing and chairing multiple joint labor/management committees.
• Partner with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) in labor negotiations and the development and implementation of labor agreements that affect Public Works.
• Provide training to managers on labor issues and trends, including administration and facilitation of disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Developing and implementing labor‐related policies, practices and controls.
• Directing Leave Administration, Performance Management and Reasonable Accommodation programs.
• Direct and provide general direction for managers and staff in the Payroll Unit.
• Assisting the Public Works Human Resources Director and working with the Training Director to develop, implement, facilitate, and support ongoing training related to employee relations, leadership, and coaching, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as citywide policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial/organizational psychology, Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field. 

Experience:
Seven (7) years of professional human resources experience in a public or non‐profit organization in all the following areas: employee and labor relations, employee disciplinary or related processes, personnel administration, and supervision, of which three (3) years must be in a supervisory capacity supervising professional staff.

Experience Substitution:
You may substitute for up to one (1) year of non-supervisory experience with one (1) of the following:

1. Possession of a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related area of study may substitute for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.

OR,

2. Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) may substitute for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.

Education Substitution:
Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Extensive experience with contract negotiations.
• Extensive experience working with large and complex unions.
• Experience working in large, public-sector organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing labor-related policies, practices, and controls.
• Experience directing, supervising and coordinating activities across different functional areas.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

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.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 

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

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Management Test Battery (for evaluation: this will not result in an eligible list):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list), please click here. Please note: this examination is only held in San Francisco. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

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

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow the 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 an online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Lateef Taylor, at [email protected]

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.