City and County of San Francisco

Executive Contract Employee with FBP (#9989)

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly


Definition

Under broad policy direction, has high level responsibility for the mission and long-term vision of a city department, city agency or a division within a large city department; oversees the development of strategic plans, interim goals and project or program objectives; exercises administrative direction and coordination through subordinate department heads and/or bureau chiefs; establishes policies and determines priorities; ensures the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; as defined by Charter, may serve as the appointing authority; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

Class 9989 Executive Contract Employee is distinguished from the 0900 series Department Head and Deputy Director classes in that it is a contract class. The contract is a result of an action by the voters of the City and County of San Francisco, an ordinance passed by the City or another legislative requirement. Terms, conditions and compensation are specified by the contract for each position in this class. The terms of the contract may provide for benefits related to a management cafeteria plan.

Supervision Exercised

Directs the activities of a Department or Division. Depending on assignment, may supervise Deputy Directors, Managers, and through subordinate managers, supervisors, clerical, and technical and professional staff.

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(s) and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Directs the development and timely implementation of department goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs; oversees the functional operations, activities and programs of a department, division and/or bureau; sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities; adjusts plans to respond to emerging or urgent issues.

2. As appropriate within the organization, dDetermines organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish the mission and/or objective of a department in an effective and efficient manner; monitors the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems; directs the identification and analysis of opportunities for service enhancements.

3. Consults with higher level authority regarding department and/or division programs; coordinates activities with other City departments; represents the department before and/or provides information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, other organizations, or the media.

4. Oversees financial long-term planning; may directs the preparation and implementation of the annual budget for a department or the operational budget for a division; may directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget.

5. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and programs of a specific department; modern management and financial principles and practices; and functional expertise associated with the mission of a department.

Ability to: Provide strong leadership skills; direct Deputy Directors and/or other 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 Mayor, commissions, boards, committees, agencies, or the public; apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management including merit principles and appointments made on the basis of merit; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes; analyze technical and administrative problems and make recommendations for solutions; 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 during crisis situations; and communicate well orally and in writing.

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that could provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying.

Special Requirements:
Special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or licensure may be established for individual positions.

Notes:
1. These positions are exempt from competitive Civil Service selection, appointment and removal procedures under the provisions of Charter Section 10.104.5 and 10.104.6.
2. Persons serving in these positions serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
3. The appointing authority for the General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure is Proposition E passed by the voters of San Francisco in November 2002.

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: 9989; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;