Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

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

Application Opening: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM (PST)
Salary Range: $148,304 to $189,306 annually (Range A)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0931-144669
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service

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.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Resilience and Disaster Planning Manager (0931 Manager III).

As the Manager of Resilience and Disaster Planning, you will operate under the guidance of the Public Works Director. Your role as a senior manager involves formulating the mission, objectives, and long-term strategy for the Director’s Office of Resilience and Disaster Planning. Your responsibilities include the development, execution, and assessment of a comprehensive disaster planning program that enhances the resilience of Public Works. This also encompasses conducting training sessions and drills for departmental team members to familiarize them with the relevant plans, policies, and procedures.

You will be relied on to manage all Department Operations Center activations, which include preparing and monitoring the program budget, establishing policies and determining priorities; adjusting plans to respond to emerging and urgent issues, and collaborating with other senior managers to allocate resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines.

Using your knowledge and expertise you will provide policy recommendations affecting the department and assumes ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the Resilience and Disaster Preparedness Program. This position may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies, and regulations.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Disaster and Resilience Planning Manager may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Creates the mission and long-term vision of the department’s resilience and disaster preparedness program; develops mitigation strategies and recommend methods and procedures to increase the department’s resiliency to man-made or natural disasters and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assists in the determination of resource allocation and levels of service.
• Interprets Local, State, and Federal laws and policies related to resiliency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; recommends and implements department procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinates with all Public Works Divisions, Sections and local emergency personnel to plan, develop, implement, evaluate and improve Public Works disaster and business continuity, response, recovery and mitigation plans;
• Develops, writes, publishes, trains and tests department disaster response, recovery and mitigation plans, operating manuals; creates reports, training materials, and operational support documents.
• Develops training curriculum, conducts and tracks emergency management training of Public Works managers and staff;
• Serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, non-profits, business, non-government organizations and mutual aid partners to coordinate continuity, response and restoration plans, activities, and services; provides support and briefings to department management and emergency response personnel as required.
• Serves as Exercise Director to oversee and control all functions of major exercises; plans, designs, organizes, and executes internal and external exercises of all types; evaluates exercise and actual emergency response results to improve future response procedures; assists in analyzing and problem solving operational and administrative procedures.
• Prepares and monitors program budget; oversees maintain readiness of the Department Operation Center facility, equipment, documents and staff.
• Responds to local disasters and emergencies, performing duties as assigned during an emergency including activation of the Department Operations Center or working in the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
• Drives a vehicle in the course of work.

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

AND

Experience:
Five (5) years of professional emergency/disaster planning and management of which three (3) years must have been in a supervisory role supervising professional staff involved in emergency/disaster planning management.

AND

Certificates / Licenses Required:
A valid California Class C driver's license, without restrictions, at time of appointment. *License must be maintained throughout employment.

Education Substitution:
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years. One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Experience Substitution:
Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a similar degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience (note, the advanced degree cannot substitute for the required supervisory experience).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
*Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Program, such as IS 100.b or ICS 100, IS 200.b or ICS 200, and IS 700/800.
• Certificates from the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI).
• Demonstrated skill in maintaining composure and emotional regulation working with stressful and demanding circumstances.
• Experience in emergencies and coordinated Incident Command System (ICS) experience.
• Experience working in EOC (Emergency Operations Center and Department Operations Center (DOC).
• Working knowledge of the FEMA Incident Management System and National and State Homeland Security Policies.
• Experience in emergency management activities such as fire drills, regional drills, evacuation equipment training, and documentation of emergency preparedness.

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

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates will be required to complete a 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.

Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight 100%):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in an examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, which may include, but not be limited to: knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the areas of the job; management ability, supervisory ability, problem-solving ability, analytical ability, interpersonal ability and written communication ability.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire examination to be ranked on the eligible list.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
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. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction 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 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

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
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• 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.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact our 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.