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Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.
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Application Opening: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Application Deadline: This is a continuous recruitment.
*Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Compensation Range: $172,952 to $186,238 Annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0140759-01131328
Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and not exceed 36 months.
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 Project Manager I (5502) within our Infrastructure Design and Construction Division.
The Infrastructure Design and Construction Division
The Infrastructure Design and Construction Division of San Francisco Public Works, led by the City Engineer, provides engineering planning and design services, project management and construction management services for a range of capital improvement projects supporting the City’s streets and infrastructure. In addition, our Bureau of Street-use and Mapping, which includes the office of the County Surveyor, ensures that City sidewalks and streets are safe and accessible by permitting and inspecting the use of the public right of way and is responsible for records of survey, lot line adjustments, mapping subdivisions and condominium conversions.
Job Description
As a Project Manager I, you will represent San Francisco Public Works on street resurfacing projects as part of the City Street Resurfacing Program. You will oversee the planning, design, construction and close-out phase of each micro-surfacing (and associated curb ramp contracts). You will also use the City Paving Management Mapping System to evaluate the condition of the City network roadways and pavement features such as longitudinal cracks, transverse cracks, alligator cracks, edge cracks, potholes and rutting. In addition, you will manage and coordinate the street paving component related to the multi-agency Geary Bus Rapid Transit Improvement Project and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Finally, you will oversee the planning, design, construction and close-out phase of the Innes Avenue Rebuild project.
Important and Essential Duties:
As a Project Manager I, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and other related staff engaged in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects.
- Analyzing work-hour proposals and budgets.
- Designating tasks, monitoring project teams, and determining resources necessary to complete assigned work.
- Facilitating contract negotiations and amendments, along with resolving claims and disputes.
- Supervising the preparation of technical environmental reports and other documentation, designs, drawings, specifications, and cost and quantity estimates for necessary labor, materials, and equipment.
- Analyzing and solving complex engineering problems to ensure compliance with regulatory and performance standards and specifications.
- Writing, reviewing, and approving departmental correspondence, reports, and other related documents.
- Conducting meetings and making presentations to committees, commissions, approval agencies, clients, and the public.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, or planning plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience,
OR
2. Bachelor’s Degree in another field plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project,
OR
3. Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project,
OR
4. California registration as a professional engineer or architect.
Verification of Education and Experience:
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
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.
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.
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.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.
Additional Information
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.
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 the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.
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.
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