Career Opportunity

Health & Wellness Manager, Human Resources - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (9179)

Recruitment: RTF0134480-01082641

Published: May 17, 2023

Accepting applications until: June 30, 2023

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

About:

Announcement has been re-opened to extend the filing deadline to accept additional applications. Candidates who have previously applied do not need to re-apply.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening Date: April 14, 2023

Application Filing Deadline: June 30, 2023

Recruitment ID: PEX-9179-134481

Annual Salary: $151,918 to $193,856

Please Note: A resume and cover letter must be attached to the online application.

Role description

Position Description:
Under the administrative direction of the Chief People Officer, the Health & Wellness (H&W) Manager will be primarily responsible for managing, organizing and directing the work of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Health & Wellness Program, which includes License & Medical, Substance Abuse Program, and the Wellness & CARE Peer Assistance Program.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Stays abreast of state, local, and federal compliance requirements to inform policies, and procedures for the programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains H&W policies, administrative monitoring practices, and controls to obtain efficient and effective operation of the programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the various service delivery systems.
• Builds a culture of trust and alignment with SFMTA core values; takes appropriate steps to improve performance, including coaching and training.
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major SFMTA priorities.
• Plans, monitors, evaluates, and supervises the operation of program vendors in H&W programs.
• Advises and consults with other section managers and with division managers.
• Receives and analyzes division and SFMTA reports; directs the preparation of monthly and annual reports; directs the collection and analysis of information and reports necessary to document and evaluate processes.
• Serves as liaison for the SFMTA with a variety of other San Francisco City/County staff, policy-making officials, and officials of outside agencies; explains and justifies administrative procedures, policies, or programs; negotiates and resolves difficult and complex issues and problems.
• Secures wellness services contracts.
• Develops and administers the budget for wellness services contracts.
• Administers the H&W program budget.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nature of Work: 
Candidate must be willing to work a 40-hour work week as determined by the SFMTA, on-call support, and occasional weekend and holiday work as needed.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND
2. Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources, or Workplace Wellness Programs interpreting laws and regulations, and exercising independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations AND
3. Three (3) years of the above experience must include supervising staff who interpret laws and regulations and exercise independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience in Human Resources or Workplace Wellness Programs as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.  One year (2000 hours) will be considered equivalent to 30-semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Notes:

1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Human Resources experience as described under section 2 of the minimum qualifications in any transit industry.
• Experience with Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.
• Experience working with safety-sensitive positions in an FTA-regulated working environment.
• Formal Presentation Skills -- Develops and articulately delivers compelling, professional formal presentations to group audiences.
• Experience in the collection and review of data analysis and the ability to focus on key metrics.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Strong team player and team-building skills.
• Management experience in Human Resources.
• Strong customer focus; excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat application software.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint.

What else should I know?

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 Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

• 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

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Michelle Serrano-Nacorda, Human Resources Analyst at michelle.serrano-nacorda@sfmta.com

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.