Career Opportunity

Clerk - Street and Sewer Repair- SFPW - (1404 TEX) (143252)

Recruitment: RTF0143251-01128057

Published: February 07, 2024

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About:

*Amended: The announcement has been amended to update the filing deadline.* 

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening:  Thursday, February 1, 2024
Application Deadline:  Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  
Salary Range: $61,516 - $74,750 annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0143251-01128057

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) Category 17, limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. This is not a permanent appointment. 

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

The Street and Sewer Repair Division oversees paving and street repair work, sewer repair, patch paving and pothole fixes; installation of traffic control devices (speed humps, raised crosswalks, speed tables); installation/modification to catch basins, manholes and culverts; grinding and paving for installation of ADA curb ramps; ongoing sand clearing from Great Highway roadway and promenade – all with the goal of creating a safer and more resilient city.
 

Public Works currently has a vacancy for a Clerk within the Street and Sewer Repair Division.

Role description

Under general supervision, the 1404 Clerk performs general clerical work. This is the journey-level position in the Clerk series. This Clerk will work in an energetic, fast-paced environment, working closely and collaboratively alongside laborers, trades persons, operation managers, and other staff. This position will report to the Superintendent and to the Office Manager.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Files, maintains, and retrieves documents, records and correspondence in accordance with established procedures.
• Codes and indexes documents, records, and correspondence. Methods may include color code, terminal digit, numerical, alphabetical and/or chronological order to ensure proper filing and ready access of data.
• Checks and reviews a variety of documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiles information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports in which judgment may be exercised in the selection of data and materials.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports in which judgment may be exercised in the selection of data and materials.
• Makes mathematical computations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Receives and accounts for moderate amounts of money from the collection of fees and similar sources.
• Disseminates information and answers inquiries by communicating with the public, departmental personnel, and other departments.
• Operates office equipment, including calculators, photocopying equipment, adding machines, computer terminals, document imaging, fax machines and postage meters.
• Processes mail: opens, time stamps, sorts, and distributes the incoming mail; stuffs and seals envelopes; makes daily pickup and delivery to ensure timely mailing and receipt of mail.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Experience: One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution:

Any one of the following may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience:

 - Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR

 - 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR

 - Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 - Experience working in office operation and administration. 
 - Proficient in MS Office suite software: outlook, word, excel, etc. 
 - Customer service and file organization experience are desired. 
 - Good communication skills.

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

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. 

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.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

What else should I know?

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

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Tara Stevens, at tara.stevens@sfdpw.org.

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.