INTRODUCTION
This is an Employment Register Announcement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with periodic suspensions as needed. The names of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on employment registers, and will remain on the register for one year.
Under general Administrative direction, The Senior Engineer/Senior Architect/or Senior Landscape Architect manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture and/or landscape personnel performing highly technical and Administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems in the following specialty areas.
Specialty A: Engineering
Specialty B: Architecture
Specialty C: Landscape Architecture
The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include: directing, supervising and coordinating the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects; interviewing, selecting, training, monitoring and evaluating departmental staff and consultants; planning, organizing and directing the administration and management of contracts; directing, supervising and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents; establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures and Administrative directives; managing projects; directing, reviewing and supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors; supervising field inspection staff; coordinating all activities between a unit and other groups; consulting with technical staff; conducting meetings; representing the City; writing and/or reviewing and approving documents. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Engineer Specialty
1. Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary/chemical/environmental or transportation/traffic) work experience, of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional engineer as defined under the Notes section. Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5241 Engineer; AND
2. Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
Notes:
1. Engineering certification must be in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or Transportation (Traffic).
| Discipline | Professional License |
| Civil | Civil |
| Electrical | Electrical |
| Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Sanitary | Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Environmental |
| Transportation | Civil / Traffic |
2. Some engineering positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) or an equivalent certifying body.
3. Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems. Additional disciplines may be determined at a later time.
Substitution for Engineering Specialty:
- A Grade Four Certificate in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operation (CA) may substitute for one year of non-licensed work experience in the Sanitary discipline.
B. Architecture Specialty
1. Eight (8) years of verifiable professional architecture work experience, of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional architect. Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5268 architect; AND
2. Current registration as a Professional Architect in the State of California.
C. Landscape Architecture Specialty
1. Eight (8) years of verifiable professional landscape architecture work experience, of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional landscape architect. Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5274 landscape architect; AND
2. Current registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the State of California.
Substitutions for Engineering/Architecture/Landscape Architecture Specialties:
- A Masters Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture may substitute for one year of work experience.
- A PhD in Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture may substitute for two years of work experience.
Additional Requirement:
Most positions require a valid Californias Drivers license.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.
Click and select the desired job announcement
Click on Apply and read and acknowledge the information
Click on I am a New User
Follow instructions given on the screen
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst Titus Whitehead at 557-4943.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you wish to provide supporting documentation, please include a Document Cover Sheet to assist in identifying the class for which you are applying when submitting additional documents using any method below other than method #1 below. The Cover Sheet may be found at http://www.jobaps.com/sf - Select Choose a Help Topic then Print a Document Cover Sheet - or you may access the Cover Sheet here: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/doccover.pdf
Applicants may submit any additional documents by:
- Upload the documents through jobaps you may upload documents by clicking the Review tab once you have filled out the online application, then click Edit; OR
- Scan the documents and send as an attachment to DHR-Engineer@sfgov.org OR
- Send the documents via U.S. postal mail to:
Department of Human Resources
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103; OR - Hand deliver the documents to the Department of Human Resources OR
- Fax the information to (415) 551-8935, ATTN: 5211 Engineer/Architect/Landscape Architect - Senior
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The names of all candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on an employment register for referral to hiring departments according to specialty areas and disciplines that were indicated on the supplemental application. Candidates scores and ranks on the register will be determined by an evaluation of the supplemental application.
Departments will contact applicants whose experience/skills match department needs and will conduct further selection processes to make final hiring decisions. Applicants selected for hire by a department will be placed on an eligible list for permanent appointment to that department. The eligibility period for successful candidates will be twelve (12) months.
Candidates may request an extension of eligibility as soon as their eligibility period expires. Eligibility extensions can be granted for an additional twelve (12) months. Scores and Ranks will remain the same. To request an eligibility extension, contact Titus Whitehead at:
titus.whitehead@sfgov.org .
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California
Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related
Training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CONCLUSION
Notes:
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of List (ROL). No refusals will be allowed. The hiring department may conduct additional selection processes to make final hiring decisions.
Copies of Application Documents: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#copies
Eligible List: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#eligiblelists
The score and rank of a candidate will be finalized when the list in which the candidate becomes eligible is adopted. The names of new eligibles will be merged with existing eligible names on a continuous basis. The eligibility period for successful candidates will be twelve (12) months.
Employment, Character and Background Investigation:
http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#Employmentbackground
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20
Drivers License requirement: Most positions require a valid Californias drivers license.
http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#license
Physical Examination: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#physical
Reasonable Accommodation Request: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#reasonableaccommodation
Qualified applicants with disabilities who need assistance in this process must contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (415) 557-4943 (voice) or, if hearing impaired, (415) 557-4810 (TDD), or in writing (specify Class 5211) at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Right to Work: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#identification
Safety Sensitive Positions Requirements: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#safetysensitive
Terms of Announcement: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#announcementsdefinitions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#transportationsecurity
Verification of Experience: Applicants must submit verification of qualifying work experience only if and when requested. For more information on verification, please visit the following link:
http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification
Veterans Preference: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
COMBINED PROMOTIVE AND ENTRANCE
Micki Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Amended and Re-Issued: July 9, 2010 to reflect streamlined recruitment and selection process
Announcement No.: REG-5211-056566
DHR-RAS3 /tlw/ (415) 557-4943
Amended: September 14, 2007
Announcement No.: REG-5211-054117
Issued: March 18, 2007
Announcement No.: 5211POOL
DHR Team 1/tlw/(415) 557-4943
BENEFITS
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retireeHealthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.
