City and County of San Francisco

Director, Juvenile Hall (#8344)

$59.65-$76.14 Hourly / $10,339.00-$13,197.00 Monthly / $124,072.00-$158,366.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general administrative direction, the Director of Juvenile Hall manages and operates Juvenile Hall in the Juvenile Probation Department; provides direction and supervision to the staff; is responsible for the care, security and treatment of Juvenile law violators within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.

Distinguishing Features

The single position in this classification reports to the Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation Department, and is characterized by its independent responsibility for the management and administration of Juvenile Hall. This classification is distinguished from class 8330 Director, Log Cabin Ranch, in that the latter class manages and administers the operations of Log Cabin Ranch. It is distinguished from class 8416, Director, Probation Services, in that the latter class directs the department's field services division.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

"The class specifications shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 7)

1. Acts as Chief Executive Officer of Juvenile Hall; develops and utilizes programs to best meet the needs of local youth; consults with San Francisco Unified School District officials to coordinate educational activities with rehabilitation and detention programs; oversees the operation of Juvenile Hall.

2. Assists in the development of policies and procedures governing the operation and administration of Juvenile Hall; gives direction to and consults with staff on a variety of activities; evaluates general performance of staff with emphasis on the quality of performance.

3. Directs the preparation of the annual budget for Juvenile Hall; reviews, evaluates and approves budget requests from staff; reviews budget performance reports; coordinates the purchasing of food, clothing, supplies and equipment with the Manager, Finance and Administration, Juvenile Probation.

4. Explains divisional policy to the public and private or governmental agencies; releases information on juveniles and programs to the news media in accordance with established policy and procedure; develops a divisional public relations program.

5. Ensures that operations conform with local, state and federal governmental regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of: administrative principles and procedures as applied to the operation and management of youth detention and rehabilitation facilities; and applicable laws, codes, statutes and policies.

Ability to: plan, organize and direct the operation of a juvenile facility; analyze complex situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; provide direction to supervisory staff charged with the responsibility of implementing plans of action; speak and write effectively; represent the department before boards, commissions, governmental agencies and community groups; and exercise unusual skill in the administration of a facility.

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.

CLASS: 8344; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;