8592-Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Job classification

Current compensation plan

Effective: Jan 04, 2025

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Job Code: 8592

INTRODUCTION

Under general direction, plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of the department, including program development; personnel management and disciplinary policies implements and enforces policy as determined by the Chief Adult Probation Officer.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Reporting directly to the Chief Adult Probation Officer, this class functions at the second highest level of the department's management structure and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department. Plans, develops and coordinates the operations of the department ensuring effective service delivery practices and responsiveness along various sectional lines or platforms. Make critical decisions in areas of responsibilities. Position will also be responsible for employee discipline, auditing and program developments.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This class supervises Division Directors and managers of department programs.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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. Directs the development and implementation of timely goals, policies, and strategic plans in areas of responsibilities; properly manages the allocation of resources and provide appropriate service levels.

2. Confers with management staff regarding work performance and evaluation, employee grievance and discipline. Sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.

3. Establish departmental rules and policies pertaining to departmental personnel management and administration.

4. Investigate citizen complaints, coordinates complaint resolution, recommend corrective actions and represent the department with City Attorney and other agencies.

5. Consults with the Mayor/Mayor's staff regarding in area of responsibilities, coordinates with other City departments in addressing service needs. May represent the Department before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media.

6. Consults with division directors and managers to discuss program problems and issues; establishes project priorities, reviews management reports to monitor program status; evaluates service levels and performance standards; advises staff on current developments, personnel matters, policy or procedural changes.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Existing codes, ordinances, laws and regulations relating to the operations of the probation department.

Ability to:

Provide strong leadership skills;

Direct subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities;

Exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgment on highly specialized proposals with difficult, complicated choices of action;

Make recommendations and present them effectively to the Mayor, commissions, boards, committees, other agencies and the public;

Apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes;

Direct research, survey techniques and statistical methods;

Communicate effectively with subordinates, other city employees, the general public, members of civic organizations, or other agencies;

Provide guidance to managers in a calm, effective manner in crisis situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminology, Corrections, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time supervisory experience in field services, institutional work, or related special programs in a California County Probation Department or California Corrections Facility.

Substitution:

Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminology, Corrections, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required general supervisory experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Requires a valid California Class C driver's license

ORIGINATION DATE: 1/30/2012

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Sources: San Francisco Open Data Portal: Compensation plan table