Career Opportunity

Specialty Project Manager I – Department of Disability and Aging Services – Human Services Agency (0922) (126109)

Recruitment: RTF0126108-01120163

Published: November 18, 2022

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AMENDED AND EXTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY 

This announcement has been amended and extended to reflect changes with the Minimum Qualifications and deadline. Applicants who already applied under Recruitment TEX-0922-126109 during the filing period November 9, 2022 through November 17, 2022 need not reapply and will be included in the applicant pool. 

11/17/2022: Application deadline has been extended to December 5, 2022. 

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: November 9, 2022
• Application Deadline: November 23, 2022, December 5, 2022
• Compensation Range:  $122,200 - $156,026 annual salary
• Appointment Type:  This is a Temporary-Exempt (TEX) Category 18 Appointment and is limited to three (3) years in six (6) month increments. Temporary Exempt Appointments from Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section10.104-17 serves for a limited term, at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
• List ID: TEX- 0922-126109, RTF0126108-01120163

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Role description

Under administrative direction, the Specialty Project Manager is responsible for managing specialized programming in the Office of Community Partnerships within the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS). This position is responsible for planning, designing, and implementation of programming for LGBTQ+ and Disability communities. In addition, this position will work closely with key stakeholders in programming and process improvement of an integrated system of care for San Francisco. They will provide mid-level management functions in an operating department with responsibility for a section, program or defined functional area and may assume responsibility for one or more section(s) or operational area(s) or operationally related services.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list; may include additional duties as assigned.

1. Plans and develops community-based programs and services including development of Requests for Proposals and negotiation of contract terms. 
2. Develops and manages budgets for programs and initiatives that support DAS's strategic plan. 
3. Implements Quality Assurance (QA) program to ensure high quality of service. 
4. Prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
5. Manages grants of various program areas to ensure department funded programs and services are effectively provided to older adults and people with disabilities.
6. Maintains statistical records.
7. Supervises professional, technical and clerical staff.
8. Plans, directs, establishes standards, and develops policies and procedures for the Office of Community Partnerships. 
9. Serves as the Departmental liaison to other departments and community agencies.
10. Works closely with departmental and community advisory and policy boards/councils.
11. Coordinates budget preparation and monitors expenditures and financial reports for contracted providers.  
12. Oversees department outreach strategies to diverse communities.
13. Oversees programs, outreach and projects for specific communities served by DAS including LGBTQ+ and Disability populations as well extended partners of the San Francisco Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) which is part of the State's No Wrong System of Care.

How to qualify

1. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND  
2. Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable professional experience developing or administering programs that serve adults with disabilities or the LGBTQ community. 

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. 

Desirable Qualifications  

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

1. Knowledge and awareness of community groups and organizations working to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people and adults with disabilities
2. Knowledge and awareness of community needs of LGBTQ+ or Disability populations in the San Francisco Bay Area
3. Participation in a stakeholder group, task force, or community effort that focuses on improving the quality of life of and quality of services for the above populations
4. Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements by the filing deadline unless otherwise noted. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance.  

Verification of Experience and/or Education:

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, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

• The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills and abilities in an oral interview, which may include a written or performance exercise.
• Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. 

What else should I know?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• 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 Josephus Cassell by telephone (415) 439-3410 or by email at josephus.cassell@sfgov.org. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.