Senior Communications and Public Affairs Analyst (1823)

Career Opportunity

Senior Communications and Public Affairs Analyst (1823)

Recruitment: RTF0122836-01129674

Published: October 27, 2022

Contact:

Jason Wong - jason.wong3@sfgov.org

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Department: City Administrator
Job class: 1823-Senior Administrative Analyst
Salary range: $119,444.00 - $145,158.00
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

About:

San Francisco is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, enriched by diverse communities, cultural attractions and natural beauty etched by the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and hilly terrain. It is a city that is at once steeped in history and open to new ideas – a city of innovation and hope. With 880,000 residents and a daytime population that swells north of 1.2 million, San Francisco is a formidable economic hub, with tourism, tech, life sciences and global business contributing to a booming economy. At the same time, thousands of small and locally-owned businesses, from restaurants to independent bookstores, are critical to the City’s economic vitality. San Francisco is a city rich with diverse neighborhoods, including the oldest and largest Chinatown in North America, the Castro that gave rise to the gay rights movement and the Mission that serves as the cultural hub of the City’s Latinx community. New mixed-use neighborhoods are growing from old industrial districts, highlighted by Treasure Island, Mission Bay, China Basin, and the Hunters Point Shipyard. Renowned for having the most artists and arts organizations per capita in the nation, the arts scene boasts everything from world-class opera, symphony and ballet and prominent museums to pop-up art galleries, experimental theater, and open-mic nights. Despite all the wonderful aspects of the City – and there are many – San Francisco, like major urban hubs throughout the United States, faces challenges fueled by economic disparities, racial divisions, climate change and substance use addictions. But with those challenges come opportunities to make a positive change through government action.

The City Administrator is the chief non-elected executive officer of the City and County of San Francisco. A City-chartered position, the City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors for a five-year term with no term limits. The City Administrator's role is broad and the office often leads on priority citywide initiatives on behalf of the Mayor or as directed through ordinance. Recent initiatives include the mass procurements and logistics for the recent COVID-19 emergency, guiding the creation of a new Department of Sanitation and Streets and negotiating the reauthorization of the City’s Tourism Improvement District which funds marketing and sales for San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry. In addition to these citywide initiatives, currently over 20 departments and divisions report directly to the City Administrator including: Resilience and Capital Planning, Real Estate, Treasure Island Development, Contract Administration and Contract Monitoring, Department of Technology, Digital and Data Services, Permit Center, 311, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Labor Standards, Convention Facilities, Medical Examiner, Office of Cannabis, Transgender Initiatives, Office of Disability, Risk Management, Grants for the Arts, Community Challenge Grants, Animal Care and Control, County Clerk, Entertainment Commission, City Hall, Fleet, Reprographic and Mail, and more.

Role description

The Senior Communications and Public Affairs Analyst (SF Job Classification 1823) is part of the three-person Public Affairs team in the Central Office of the City Administrator and reports to the Director of Legislation and Public Affairs. Under general direction, the role plans, implements, and executes a comprehensive communications and legislative strategy on behalf of the City Administrator’s Office in order to promote programs and initiatives of the Office and the multiple agencies under its umbrella. The person in this role will coordinate closely with the Communications and Legislative analyst, and will likely represent the Office of the City Administrator before various bodies, including City boards and commissions, community groups, non-profit agencies, external stakeholders, and the media as needed. Class 1823 Communication and Community Engagement Analyst may supervise a small staff performing moderately complex analytical work.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the position, but it is not an exhaustive list:

1. Analyze, interpret, and monitor existing, proposed, or newly enacted legislation, policies and procedures as well as local, state, federal legislation and programs; prepare reports with appropriate supporting documentation regarding impacts of legislation and policies to the delivery of City services in an equitable and efficient manner;

2. Coordinate, develop, manage, and monitor a communication and engagement strategy targeting a range of stakeholders in order to promote awareness of initiatives of the Office of the City Administrator;

3. Research, analyze, and make policy recommendations on special projects or highly visible public issues; respond to informational requests, including those of a highly sensitive nature, and may represent the department to the Mayor's office, Board of Supervisors, Controller's Office, other city officials, outside agencies and the public;

4. Coordinate and monitor departmental reporting requirements to the Mayor’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, and boards and commissions;

5. Conduct difficult and detailed studies; identify administrative problems, determine methods of analysis, and identify trends; prepare and present reports with recommendations and appropriate justification based on studies and surveys; may coordinate the implementation of new systems and/or procedures.

6. Work closely with the Director of Legislation and Public Affairs and the Communications and Legislative Analyst to develop and execute effective strategies for its legislative, communications, and community engagement agendas;

7. Prepare responses to media requests related to departments or the Central Office of the Office of the City Administrator;

8. Compose publications and other documents such as social media posts, press releases, newsletters, reports, presentations, etc.;

9. Represent the City Administrator’s Office, including the City Administrator, before the Board of Supervisors, City commissions, community groups, non-profit agencies, trade groups, and external stakeholders as needed;

10. Analyze trends in engagement effectiveness and impact, and prepare reports for management, Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, Controller's Office and various agencies;

11. Assist in coordinating the City Administrator’s Office response to sunshine or public records requests;

12. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

How to qualify

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.

1. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A: OR

2. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and two (2) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR

3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR

4. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and three (3) years full-time equivalent performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A

SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education:

A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: policy development and analysis; communications; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1823, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development, communication, and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1822 is considered qualifying.

B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree in specialized subject matter areas such as public policy, communications, community engagement or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in Class 1823.

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.

Important: Your application MUST include a cover letter and resume. To upload these items, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

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.

What else should I know?

Compensation: $110,630 - $134,446 annually

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before November 10, 2022.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand-delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6000 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).

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.