Posting deadline has been extended to 3/31/2023 to allow for more applications. Those who have previously applied, will not need to reapply.

• Application Opening: 02/25/2023
• Application Filing Deadline: 03/31/2023
• Annual Salary: $122,564 to $148,980 Annually 
• Recruitment ID: RTF0132407-01113567 (132408)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)
This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.org/.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional activities in the areas of monitoring, program planning, evaluation and implementation of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. The position has responsibility for the total program direction of the SFPUC EEO Program; advises and assists personnel on EEO matters; facilitates and advises on the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA); directs the activities of subordinate staff; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the administration of EEO and ADA/FEHA Programs and responsible for total program direction of SFPUC EEO and ADA/FEHA Programs.
• Conduct and supervise the review, investigation, and resolution of discrimination complaints using mediation and investigation techniques in consultation with the SFPUC EEO Programs Manager, the City Attorney’s Office and the Department of Human Resources EEO Director. Includes responsibility for complex and/or highly sensitive complaints.
• Oversee and assist divisions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), related disability statutes and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests in compliance with Federal, State and local laws. Includes engaging with personnel and facilitating the interactive process for RA requests.
• Provide professional guidance, support, and/or technical assistance to personnel on EEO programs, reasonable accommodations, the interactive process, and leave management related to interactions of ADA, FEHA, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers’ compensation laws.
• Supervise subordinate employees in performing professional activities in EEO and RA, including the review and evaluation of the work of EEO personnel.
• Participate in depositions and legal proceedings in coordination with the City Attorney’s office.
• Interpret and explain Federal, State, local laws and other EEO & RA policies and procedures in response to inquiries from departments, employees, applicants and the public.
• Develop, design, coordinate, provide technical assistance and deliver training programs in EEO, RA interactive process, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability statutes, workforce diversity, and other areas as necessary.
• Oversee, develop, amend and monitor EEO and RA policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, FEHA and ADA.
• Direct the compilation of periodic reports of the department’s workforce by collecting, compiling and analyzing data (such as applicant flow, referral and appointment, workforce composition and demographics data) pertinent to EEO and RA. Oversee, direct and provide training in the analysis of workforce utilization.
• Monitor compliance with Federal, State and local EEO laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Present information before commissions, boards, agencies, and the public.
• Respond to discrimination complaints filed with state and federal agencies.

The 1231 EEO Programs Senior Specialist will perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college. AND

Experience:

Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following activities: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee and/or labor relations, or human resources operations; one (1) year of which must have been in performing work in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year. Possession of a Law degree or Master’s degree in Public Administration/Public Policy, Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required professional human resources experience, but may not substitute for the required one (1) year of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) experience.

SPECIAL CONDITION: 

• Possession of a valid California Class C License

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code. 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

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.

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

• 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

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 may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Linda Muir, by email at [email protected].

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.