Career Opportunity

Facilities and Fleet General Manager (0932)

Recruitment: RTF0121392-01147020

Published: July 21, 2022

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About:

• Application Opening: July 21, 2022
• Application Closing: Apply immediately, announcement may close anytime but not before August 5, 2022.
• Compensation: $151,918 - $193,856 Annually

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve.  Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country, and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community. And we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights.

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. The department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The department has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States.

Role description

The Facilities and Fleet General Manager is responsible for driving strategic planning for the Administration Bureau Fleet and Facilities units and oversee key capital assets that are essential to the work and mission of the Department. Activities under the Facilities and Fleet General Manager include specific functional responsibilities in the following major operational units:

The Fleet Unit is responsible for managing the existing fleet inventory including the acquisition and liquidation of vehicles, ongoing maintenance, and strategic long-term planning including electrification.

The Facilities Unit is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of real estate including ongoing maintenance and capital improvements, real estate leases and renewals for department properties, acquisition of new real estate, and strategic planning for long-term property needs of the Department.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee strategic planning for the future real estate and fleet needs of the Department
• Represent the Department at Police Commission, Board of Supervisors, and other legislative meetings
• Ensure effective, timely written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships and liaise with other City agencies, vendors, and contractors
• Negotiate and resolve difficult and complex issues and problems
• Oversee the development of policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective management of the Department fleet and facilities units
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate the performance of employees
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

How to qualify

1. Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;

AND

2. Experience:

Five (5) years of professional experience in managing capital assets, including budget management of which 3 years must include experience supervising staff.

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.

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. 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 or disqualification.

Background Investigation: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of  controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo  drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

HR Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Anna Duong at anna.d.duong@sfgov.org.

What else should I know?

The Ideal Candidate:

 The successful candidate must have outstanding leadership qualities that will bring strength, stability, and credibility to the position with a strong focus on customer service and building solid relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Top candidates for consideration will have prior experience in an organization that is committed to working in partnership with various stakeholders and promoting a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated track record of moving an organization forward through effective change management; and be very pragmatic, flexible, and driven by results.  They will have a proven track record of developing trust with governing bodies, superiors, peers, subordinates, and the diverse community we serve. Having the ability to work tactfully in a public, sometimes highly scrutinized, environment while remaining patient, approachable, and self-confident is essential.  They must also be able to provide leadership that will build teams, inspire, motivate, and empower staff to achieve established goals.

This position requires an exceptional individual who is politically astute complemented by superior judgment and risk avoidance skills. Candidates must also enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced, robust environment and be able to address day-to-day operations with a common-sense and cooperative approach to decision-making and problem solving. The top candidate must be hands-on and committed to addressing an array of complex issues impacting the Police Department.

Acting as an internal advocate, the incumbent will be expected to initiate discussions and gain support through individual and group meetings. The overall success of the candidate will require the ability to facilitate, collaborate, and convey a strategic future vision and, at the same time, lead by example to oversee daily operations of the Facilities and Fleet Unit.

• 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

SFPD Recruitment: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

HOW TO APPLY

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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.