Career Opportunity

Assistant Deputy Director, Planning & Environment Division, Environment Team (0932) - Port of San Francisco (135797)

Recruitment: RTF0135383-01085772

Published: October 25, 2023

Accepting applications until: October 26, 2023

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*** CLERICALLY AMENDED ON 10/25/23: Reposted due to a change in the selection procedures to exclude the Managment Test Battery (MTB) in the examination process. Applicants who previously applied will not need to submit another application. ***

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Original Application Period: 8/29/23 – 9/20/23
• Application Reposted: 10/25/23
• Application Deadline: 10/26/23
• Compensation Range: $155,714 - $198,692 (Range A)
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0932-135797 / RTF0135383-01085772

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.           

Role description

Under direction, reporting to the Deputy Director of Planning & Environment, this position functions as the Assistant Deputy Director, Planning & Environment, is responsible for environmental compliance, remediation, sustainability, and conservation initiatives at the Port.

This position develops and implements projects, programs, and workflow processes to support the Port’s operating, financial, and capital plans. Additionally, this position plans staffing and budgeting needed to perform the essential environmental planning and compliance functions of the Port. The Assistant Deputy Director, Planning & Environment, manages a team of environmental professionals who serve as technical experts in multiple disciplines and advises other Port divisions, tenants, and development partners to enable them to plan, design, and implement projects that protect the environment, ensure workers and public health and safety, and comply with regulatory requirements.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Evaluates Port-wide resource needs and coordinates planning, staffing, and budgeting to provide the environmental planning and compliance functions of the Maritime, Real Estate and Development, Engineering, and Maintenance Divisions.
• Performs or directs the work of subordinates and consultants to implement environmental compliance programs, environmental investigation and remediation projects, and environmental planning and permitting in support of Port operation, maintenance, and development. Such work includes generating and collecting data, synthesizing, and presenting detailed and complex information about technical findings, policy recommendations, and administrative and financial performance for multiple projects or operational practices. Report on a wide range of subject matter and diverse purposes, including monitoring environmental emissions, documenting on-going environmental mitigation, health and safety measures, and financial reporting for financial liability disclosure, contract and grant administration, and other fiscal accountability responsibilities.
• Manages a team of senior level environmental professionals, some of whom are line managers of midlevel staff. Meets regularly with staff to monitor progress, align priorities, balance workload, and mentor staff in certain areas of expertise.
• Provides environmental information/training to Port staff, tenants, development partners, and the public.
• Represents the Port in dealings with local, state, and federal regulators to obtain entitlements for Port operations; interpret and apply laws and regulations; and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements or remedy any deficiencies in achieving compliance.
• Coordinates procurement and administration of multiple contracts with environmental consultant teams that will provide an estimated $6 million in services over three years. Manage grants and third-party funding (e.g., funding from cost recovery agreements and legal settlements) >$5 million over 5 years.

How to qualify

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND

Experience

Eight (8) years of professional experience in environmental regulation, permitting and compliance, environmental site assessment, environmental review, or related discipline, with progressively increasing responsibilities.

Please Note: at least three (3) years of the experience mentioned above must include supervising professionals in environmental regulatory projects/programs.

License and Certification

1. Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment). Insurability under the Port’s automobile liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment.
2. Completion of 24-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (Incumbent will be required to complete this training within one year of Port employment).

Substitution

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying full time work experience (2,000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equals to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute one (1) year of the required experience (but may not substitute for the required supervisory experience).

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

The Ideal Candidate for this position:

• Possesses bachelor’s degree with studies in science, environmental policy, engineering, or a related field.
• Possesses an advanced degree such as Master of Science, environmental policy, engineering, or a related field.
• Is a Qualified Stormwater Practitioner or Qualified Stormwater Designer Licensed Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist.
• Has two years of experience with “in water” work.
• Has experience with remediation or development of remedial action plans for sites with hazardous materials.
• Has experience designing or managing sensitive habitat.
• Has experience with distilling complex scientific information in a manner that the general public can digest.
• Has experience presenting to Commission, Boards, and elected officials in a public setting.

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.

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: 

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 Evaluation: (Weight: 100%)

Qualified candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire after the closing of this filing period. Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for positions in class 0932 Assistant Deputy Director, Planning & Environment, 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 the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidates will be placed on the 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. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

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

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 

Recruitment Analyst Information:  If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam 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. 

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.

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.