City and County of San Francisco

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

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

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.

1. Acts as Chief Executive Officer of Log Cabin Ranch; 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 Log Cabin Ranch.

2. Assists in the development of policies and procedures governing the operation and administration of Log Cabin Ranch; 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 Log Cabin Ranch; 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.
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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 of:

Administrative principles and procedures as applied to the operation and management of youth detention and rehabilitation facilities;

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;

Exercise unusual skill in the administration of a facility.

This class is exempt from Civil Service examination under Section 3.699-2 of the Charter.

ORIGINATION DATE:  12/16/2011