City and County of San Francisco
Deputy Director, SFUSD (#0995)
$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly
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Under policy direction, plans, develops and implements all functions and activities of a division/bureau of the San Francisco Unified School District based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; develops and implements policies, goals and objectives, and ensures the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; and prepares and presents reports to SFUSD Department Head and Commissions/Boards on activities, issues and needs of the division/bureau; and performs related duties as required.
Distinguishing Features
Deputy Directors, SFUSD function at the highest level of department management and are responsible for all functions and activities of a major division or area. This class is exempt from Civil Service and incumbents generally serve at the pleasure of the Department Head, SFUSD.
Positions in this class provide executive direction for highly specialized professional functions within departments. Incumbents in these positions make decisions critically impacting diverse functions of the division/bureau; manage organizational changes; and provide direction to directors or managers responsible for major program areas.
Positions in this class provide executive direction for highly specialized professional functions within departments. Incumbents in these positions make decisions critically impacting diverse functions of the division/bureau; manage organizational changes; and provide direction to directors or managers responsible for major program areas.
Supervision Exercised
Reports to a SFUSD Department Head
Typically exercises management and supervision over senior and mid-level managers and subordinate staff
Typically exercises management and supervision over senior and mid-level managers and subordinate staff
Examples of Important and Essential Duties
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.
1. Direct the development and implementation of timely division/bureau goals, policies, and strategic plans; manage the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs.
2. Oversee the operation of division/bureau functions, activities and programs; set objectives and monitor the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.
3. Monitor the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department’s mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner; direct the identification and analysis of opportunities for service enhancements.
4. Consult with the Superintendent regarding the activities of the functional area assigned and coordinate with other departments in addressing service needs; may represent the District before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media.
5. Direct the development and implementation of the operational budget; monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
1. Direct the development and implementation of timely division/bureau goals, policies, and strategic plans; manage the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs.
2. Oversee the operation of division/bureau functions, activities and programs; set objectives and monitor the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.
3. Monitor the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department’s mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner; direct the identification and analysis of opportunities for service enhancements.
4. Consult with the Superintendent regarding the activities of the functional area assigned and coordinate with other departments in addressing service needs; may represent the District before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media.
5. Direct the development and implementation of the operational budget; monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Management and administrative techniques applicable to operations in the area assigned
Board of Education rules, administrative regulations and policies, and related legislation
District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
Federal and State laws and regulations
Principles and practices of organization, management, personnel administration, budget preparation and implement, and expenditure control
Functional expertise associated with a department’s mission.
Skills to operate:
Basic office equipment including computer, peripherals, telephone
Ability to:
Provide strong leadership skills
Direct subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities
Exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgment on highly specialized proposals with difficult, complicated choices of action
Make recommendations and present them effectively to the Superintendent, commissions, boards, committees, other agencies and the public
Apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management
Clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes
Direct research, survey techniques and statistical methods
Communicate effectively with subordinates, other city employees, the general public, members of civic organizations, or other agencies
Provide guidance to managers in a calm, effective manner in crisis situations.
Management and administrative techniques applicable to operations in the area assigned
Board of Education rules, administrative regulations and policies, and related legislation
District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
Federal and State laws and regulations
Principles and practices of organization, management, personnel administration, budget preparation and implement, and expenditure control
Functional expertise associated with a department’s mission.
Skills to operate:
Basic office equipment including computer, peripherals, telephone
Ability to:
Provide strong leadership skills
Direct subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities
Exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgment on highly specialized proposals with difficult, complicated choices of action
Make recommendations and present them effectively to the Superintendent, commissions, boards, committees, other agencies and the public
Apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management
Clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes
Direct research, survey techniques and statistical methods
Communicate effectively with subordinates, other city employees, the general public, members of civic organizations, or other agencies
Provide guidance to managers in a calm, effective manner in crisis situations.
Experience and Training
Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.
Notes
Origination: August 30, 2011
CLASS: 0995; EST: 8/30/2011;