Career Opportunity

Security and Emergency Planning Manager - Port of SF (0922)

Recruitment: RTF0128046-01134386

Published: February 22, 2023

Accepting applications until: March 07, 2023

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Appointment Type

Permanent Exempt (PEX). Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.6. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt appointees serve at the Appointing Officer’s discretion.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Applicants must complete this required Supplemental Questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. The questionnaire must be completed no later than the application deadline of Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. 
• Application Opening: 2/21/2023
• Application Deadline: 3/7/2023
• Compensation Range: $122,200 - $156,026
• Recruitment ID: RTF0128046-01134386

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

The Security and Emergency Planning Manager is a key member of the Port of San Francisco’s  leadership team and is responsible for the oversight of the Port’s unarmed security guard services; coordinates with law enforcement and other public agencies to ensure public safety, address quality of life issues and compliance with laws and regulations applicable to Port property; identifies, applies for, and administers security and emergency preparedness grants from multiple local, state and federal granting agencies; updates and maintains Port Security Plans, Emergency Operations Plans and various other contingency plans; trains Port staff, tenants and stakeholders on Homeland Security, Maritime Security, physical security and emergency operations and response; working with relevant Port staff, oversees and developing conceptual design, project scopes and planning activities for Port security projects; working with relevant Port staff, develops, prepares and monitors project budgets, controlling project cost and schedules, implements change orders oversees implementation of security projects; administers invoice payment process; develops and executes security and emergency exercises required by local, state and federal government entities; maintains Port emergency lockers and the Port Emergency Operations Center and its associated supplies and equipment; represents the Port on the Area Maritime Security Committee as well as on multiple local and state committees dealing with Homeland Security and Emergency Planning; and acts as the Port’s liaison with law enforcement, public safety, state, military and federal agencies.

The essential functions of this position include: 

• Works with SFPD, USCG, security guard contractors and tenants to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities and criminal activity.
• Coordinates with relevant law and code enforcement agencies to address safety and quality of life concerns on Port property, including but not limited to the Port’s Mobile Vending Permit Program.
• Supervises and evaluates the activities of staff, lead working groups and/or coordinate work on specific projects or programs; provide guidance to security guard contractor and review incident reports.
• Manages the Port’s 8603 Emergency Services Coordinator II to collectively achieve the following emergency management and planning tasks:
  • Assesses Port structures, properties, byways, traffic patterns and demographics to assist in coordinating, promoting and implementing emergency services programs, resource management, operational readiness, and response plans and capabilities; develop and prepare a variety of operational and contingency plans in response to identified natural and technological hazards. Formulate plans involving weapons of mass destruction safety, civil defenses, communications, emergency response, and directed hazard mitigation.
  • Develops, maintains and updates Port emergency and security plans; develop and present training programs on emergency operations, plans, and security programs to Port staff, members of other government agencies as well as Port tenants and the general public.
  • Develops conceptual design, project scopes and planning activities for Port security projects; develop, prepare and monitor project budgets, control project cost and schedules, implement change orders; administer invoice payment.
  • Works extensively with private contractors, consultants, state and federal agencies, other City departments and Port divisions, and represent the Port on the Area Maritime Security Committee as well as on multiple local and state committees for Homeland Security and Emergency Planning programs, projects and Emergency Operations Centers. Work with SFPD, USCG, security guard contractors and tenants to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities and criminal activity.
  • Maintains emergency equipment caches.
• Serves as an alternative Facility Security Officer.

How to qualify

Education

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience     

Five (5) years’ experience in any of the following or combination of public safety, law or code enforcement, military, security, emergency operations, emergency planning. 

License and Certification        

Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training compliant Incident Command System (ICS) training course 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 or their recognized NIMS compliant equivalents within six months of employment.

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.

Substitution

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.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.

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.

The Ideal Candidate has:

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

• Knowledge and experience in public safety, law enforcement and code enforcement activities.
• Knowledge of maritime security doctrine and regulations, public safety (PD, FD, EMS) organizations, operations, and management.
• Knowledge of emergency service and homeland security principles, practices, purposes and methodology; multi-hazard functional plan preparation, coordination and implementation; function of emergency operation centers, facilities, warning equipment and systems required during disaster/emergency operations.
• Experience supervising staff or overseeing stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret complex data; assess information in a variety of forms and from various sources and make judgments and recommendations.
• Knowledge of public sector budgeting, finance and purchasing polices and regulations, as well as state and federal grant management regulations.
• Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations of findings and recommendations in public hearings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with staff and others; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with government agencies, community groups, special interest advocates, permit applicants, and the general public.
• Exceptional customer service with varied stakeholders both within Port operations and externally, including elected and appointed officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong integrity and intellectual honesty, and belief in the value and necessity of equity and diversity.

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?

Compensation: The normal annual salary range (A) is $122,200 - $156,026. 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

Selection Procedures:

All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of this recruitment process. The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to determine whether applicants possess the minimum qualifications and the knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.  The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.

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.

1. Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen 
2. Complete Supplemental Questionnaire

The deadline to submit  Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire is March 7, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please send your inquires to Tiaka Hyatt-Geter, Human Resources Analyst, at tiaka.hyatt-geter@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).

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
• 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.