City and County of San Francisco

The positions in the Public Service Aide series are designed to offer various types of trainee or entry level employment opportunities in a variety of settings. These positions provide an introduction to career options and role models while allowing incumbents to learn about the work environment. Some positions may be allocated for participants in special programs designed to reach disadvantaged youth, those who have encountered difficulty in obtaining employment, or other special populations.

Under supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of duties related to the activities of the assigned departmental unit; performs a limited scope of routine tasks at a paraprofessional level; may be responsible for the compilation of data; carries out routine procedures; assists in the implementation of programs and the maintenance of related records and reports.

Requires an indicated interest and aptitude in those skills associated with the target employment and a willingness and ability to acquire the needed skills and academic standards through training and work experience.

Applicants will be required to meet guidelines as established for each program; requirements for previous training and experience will be minimal.

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.