Career Opportunity

Parks Services and Open Space Manager - Port of San Francisco (9395)

Recruitment: RTF0135511-01154369

Published: June 17, 2023

Accepting applications until: July 10, 2023

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About:

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX), Full-Time position with an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are considered “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: 6/16/23
• Application Deadline: 7/10/23
• Compensation Range: $114,166 - 138,684 annually
• Recruitment ID: RTF0135511-01154369

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 general direction, the Parks Services and Open Space Manager implements programs for management, licensing, and activation of Port's parks, open spaces, promenade, and other public realm locations.  The person in this position will interface with a variety of Port Divisions, Port’s security contractor, Port’s assigned SFPD officers, partner organizations, partner agencies (RPD, SFMTA, BCDC) and members of the public.  This employee will use and assist in implementing and abiding by Port's Park Code, Port's internal park manual, Port's Waterfront Plan, Port’s Race Equity Action Plan, and BCDC permit requirements impacting use of parks and open space.  

The essential functions of this position include:

• Day-to-day management and inspection of Port property parks, open space and public realm locations including inspecting spaces.
• Prepares work orders requests for Port's Maintenance Division.
• Responds to requests for use of space, drafting and finalizing property agreements including licenses and, special use permits.
• Generates development and implementation of activation concepts.
• Identifies partners for activation.
• Works with existing and future partners on parks activation, volunteer park clean ups and other activities.
• Manages Port’s Public Art Program.
• Implements management of Port's sidewalk vending and street performer’s programs.
• Develops policy and/or systems improvements Port’s parks and open spaces.
• Performs other functions related to management of parks and open space.
• Presents and responds to Port Citizen Advisory Committee meetings. 
• Develops and manages the social media/marketing strategy for Port’s parks and open space.
• Creates and maintains webpage for parks to include Port’s special events calendar.
• May require working evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

How to qualify

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 

AND

Three (3) years verifiable experience in commercial and/or industrial real estate property or asset management or in the development of financial agreements/transactions related to mixed use commercial or public/private development projects.

Experience which is restricted to apartment building or other residential property management will not qualify.

AND

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:

Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education up to two years (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one year). A Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in real estate, business administration with a finance or real estate concentration, or law degree with a real estate concentration may substitute for one year of the required experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate would have knowledge and experience in commercial real estate lease negotiations, administration and compliance; commercial property/asset management procedures; and related sales and marketing principles. This candidate would also have the ability to analyze the economic feasibility of proposed property uses, problem-solve, establish and maintain cooperative business relationships, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   

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?

Applicants may be 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 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.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Phuong Tieu at phuong.tieu@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.