City and County of San Francisco

Transitional Department Head (#0971)

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


Definition

Under broad policy direction, works directly with the incoming or outgoing department head to ensure continuity of services during the department head transition period. Assists the department head in creating the mission and long-term vision of a city department or agency, based on effective responsiveness to the public and/or other client needs; overseeing the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishing policies and determines priorities; adjusting plans to respond to emerging and/or urgent issues; and, directing the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines.

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/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Assists in the development and timely implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs.

2. Assists in the oversight of the operation of all departmental functions, activities and programs; sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.

3. Assists in determination of the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission in an effective and efficient manner.

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

5. Assists in the oversight financial long-term planning; directs the preparation and implementation of the department's annual budget; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget.

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 a department's mission.

Ability and Skill to: provide strong leadership skills; direct deputy directors and other subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities; exercise administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgement 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; 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; and provide guidance to managers in a calm, effective manner during crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements:

Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

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: 0971; EST: 5/16/2016;