Exempt to Permanent – Manager I (0922) Citywide (E10194)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking an Exempt to Permanent Manager I (0922) for a citywide role. The position entails mid-level management of programs or sections, supervision of staff, and coordination with other managers to implement goals and budgets.

Incumbents will oversee budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare reports, with a focus on efficiency and service delivery to San Francisco residents.

Qualifications

• Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 0922 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 0922; AND
• Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
• Experience: At least three (3) years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages programs, operational activities, or projects of assigned section or program area; supervises, trains and evaluates the activities of personnel and/or coordinates and monitors the work of consultants and contractors working for the department; works with other managers and staff to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the division.
• Monitors the work of and coaches subordinates to improve performance.
• Evaluates procedures, identifies and analyses problems and issues and may implement and document new procedures of the assigned section/program.
• Participates in budget development by providing detailed justification and persuasive arguments for proposals or initiatives.
• Coordinates budget preparation, monitors expenditures and financial reporting for assigned section; prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence; and maintains statistical records. Implements and closely monitors budget expenditures; provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major departmental priorities.
• Assists in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of section or program.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exempt to Permanent – Manager I (0922) Citywide (E10194)

• Full-time
• Certification Rule: Rule of the List
• Exam Type: Class Based Test
• Work Hours: Regular
• Job Code and Title: 0922-Manager I
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 0922 Manager I classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Application Opening:Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Application Deadline: This job will close no sooner than Friday, November20, 2026at 11:59 PM.

Under administrative direction, incumbents in this class provide mid-level management functions in an operating department with responsibility for a section, program or defined functional area and may assume responsibility for one or more section(s) or operational area(s) or operationally-related services.

Incumbents in these positions make decisions which impact the daily operations and implementation of established procedures and policies of the related units/sections and solve problems requiring analyses of issues that may result in deviations from routine processes, new technology and/or additional resources. These Managers typically contact and/or establish working relationships with others at similar levels within the organization and coordinate budget preparation, monitoring expenditures and financial reporting for the assigned section; and perform related duties as required.

Incumbents in this class assume responsibility for multiple sections providing complex, related functions or services. In appropriate decisions at this level would impact the economic vitality, health, or welfare of a segment of the City’s population.

Incumbents make decisions which require discretion in applying general goal and policy statements and in resolving organizational and service delivery problems. At this level, inappropriate decisions may compromise the effective functioning of the section and result in a negative impact on the health or welfare of a segment of the City’s population. Managers in this class typically manage supervisors of clerical, maintenance and/technical employees.

Supervision Exercised: Managers in this class typically manage supervisors of clerical, maintenance and/technical employees.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Manages programs, operational activities, or projects of assigned section or program area; supervises, trains and evaluates the activities of personnel and/or coordinates and monitors the work of consultants and contractors working for the department; works with other managers and staff to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the division.
• Monitors the work of and coaches subordinates to improve performance.
• Evaluates procedures, identifies and analyses problems and issues and may implement and document new procedures of the assigned section/program.
• Participates in budget development by providing detailed justification and persuasive arguments for proposals or initiatives.
• Coordinates budget preparation, monitors expenditures and financial reporting for assigned section; prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence; and maintains statistical records. Implements and closely monitors budget expenditures; provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major departmental priorities.
• Assists in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of section or program.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

• Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 0922 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 0922; AND
• Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
• Experience: At least three (3) years of professional experience.

Substitution

Education Substitution:

Additional experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Experience Substitution:

Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.

Verification:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/ .]The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission .

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Exam Analyst Information:

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jennifer Landgren at [e-mail] . Please include the recruitment ID, ETP-0922-E10194, in the subject line. Recruitment ID: E10194.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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