Career Opportunity

Harbor Maintenance Superintendent (0931) - Port of San Francisco (124484)

Recruitment: RTF0124477-01089157

Published: April 04, 2023

Accepting applications until: April 24, 2023

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**Announcement re-posted due to change in Minimum Qualifications. Applicants who have already submitted an application do not need to re-apply. All previous applications as well as additional applications received before the filing deadline will be reviewed against the updated minimum qualifications.** 

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

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Reposted: 4/4/2023
• Application Deadline: 4/24/2023
• Compensation Range: $141,492 - $180,622 (Range A)
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0931-124484 / RTF0124477-01089157

**This announcement has been extended. Application deadline extended from 4/17/23 to 4/24/23.** 

Original Application Opening: 3/24/2023

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.

The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.    

Maintenance Division

The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the Port's seven and one half miles of waterfront property and maintaining the waterfront as a positive connection to the other parts of the City. More than 100 skilled crafts persons are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the Port's fishing harbors, ferry landings, public parks, cargo terminals, piers, promenades, and buildings. The overall maintenance performed by the Maintenance Division includes the skilled work of carpenters, electricians, painters, gardeners, iron workers, pile drivers, plumbers, roofers, operating engineers, teamsters, welders, machinists, asphalt workers, sheet-metal workers, stationary engineers, and general laborers.  

Role description

Under direction, the Superintendent of Harbor Maintenance is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of up to eight (8) sections of the Maintenance Division. The Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the work of up to eight supervisors; preparing and monitoring capital and operating budgets; managing staffing levels, evaluating performance, schedules and prioritizing; and meeting project demands while ensuring quality control and employee safety. This position also coordinates and collaborates with City and Port staff, tenants, vendors, and contractors and manages resources by initiating and approving purchases for just in time arrival of materials and supplies. 

The essential duties of this position include the following: 

• Directs the day-to-day operations of a functional section of the maintenance department. 
• Develops annual plans and goals for the short- and long-term maintenance and construction needs. 
• Provides program oversight and directs day-to-day operations for regulatory programs such as the Storm Water Pollution & prevention program, Recycling-Waste Reduction Program, Sanitary Sewer Overflow program, Emergency Response program and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. 
• Develops facilities and equipment maintenance plan. 
• Directs the work of supervisors and staff including assigning projects, setting challenging standards aligned with goals and objectives, evaluating work performance and initiating development and corrective strategies. 
• Prepares capital and operating budgets. 
• Monitors capital and operating budgets. 
• Manages staffing levels and classifications, balancing budgetary constraints and project demands. 
• Coordinates and collaborates with City and Port staff, tenants, vendors and contractors to meet project demands and deadlines. 
• Initiates and approves purchasing requests and manages just in time arrival of materials and supplies. 
• Makes critical operational decisions that are effective and timely.
• Ensures quality control and employee health and safety through job site visits and inspections, review of pertinent documents, and monitoring alignment with goals and deadlines. 
• Communicates important issues and information to the appropriate individual(s). Maintains confidentiality and keeps manager informed. 
• Resolves conflicts in coordinating projects to ensure the efficient use of resources and labor while meeting agreed upon deadlines. 
• Responds to afterhours emergencies and coordinates needed actions. 
• Ensures staff is fully trained on all required programs such as health and safety, harassment prevention, basics of supervision as well as all required certifications and medical monitoring. 

Note: This position requires the ability to work in inclement weather; in some cases, to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; and possible exposure to hazardous conditions found in and around buildings, structures, or construction sites.

How to qualify

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND  three (3) years supervisory experience in building and facilities maintenance and repair with responsibility for the direction and evaluation of staff including developing work plans, coaching, initiating corrective action, setting priorities and providing training;

OR

2. Seven (7) years management-level experience in building or facility maintenance and repair to include responsibility for the direction and evaluation of staff including developing work plans, coaching, initiating corrective action, setting priorities, and providing training.

AND

3. Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment).  Employees must be insurable under the Port’s automobile liability insurance.  Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.

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

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strong manager with excellent communication skills.  This person will be analytical, concise and will have strong attention to detail.  They will be a thoughtful, independent thinker and not afraid to make difficult decisions. The incumbent will have the ability to manage staff, provide leadership, inspire, motivate and empower staff to achieve established goals; with integrity and belief in the value and necessity of equity and diversity.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative manager who is able to work with City and Port staff, tenants, vendors, contractors, human resources representatives, employees, union representatives, and members of the public.   Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to develop, establish and implement program objectives and action plans with appropriate milestones and timelines to meet program/organizational goals. 

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card

This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS).  An application for a TWIC card may be submitted after employment has commenced.  Employment in this position requires that the incumbent undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance.  

The incumbent must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card. Per Civil Service Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain a TWIC card, a requirement for this position, may be the basis for termination from employment with the Port Commission.

Note: TWIC requirements and procedures are located in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 49 U.S.C. 114, 40113, and 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

Verification

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. 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:

Management Test Battery (Weight: 40%): Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but are not limited to:  Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication & Conflict Management. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: SFDHR.org.

Please note: this examination is only held in San Francisco. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery in order to continue in the selection process. This is a standardized examination, and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement, However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your retest score would become your official score since it is the most recent.  

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying): 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 (SQ) Evaluation (Weight: 60%): Qualified candidates with a passing score on the MTB will be sent the SQ link after the closing of this filing period. Applicants will be given a deadline to return the SQ. The SQ is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for positions in class 0931 Harbor Maintenance Superintendent, Port of San Francisco.

Failure to complete these steps by the established deadlines will result in disqualification. All applicants’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification.

A passing score on both the Management Test Battery and Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the confidential eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. 

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

Certification Rule: 

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. 

After the confidential eligible list is adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision.  

What else should I know?

Compensation: The normal annual salary range (A) is  $141,492 - $180,622 . Appointment above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. A special approval process is necessary for appointment above the normal salary range. Further compensation information about this class is available in the compensation manual.

Benefits: The City and County of San Francisco offers a comprehensive benefit program for its Managers. For complete details, please visit:https://sfdhr.org/MEA-Miscellaneous-Benefit-Summary.

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 the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. 

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. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process. 

• Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen 

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the recruitment analyst, Sadia Afandi at sadia.afandi@sfport.com. 

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. 

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

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.