Assistant Superintendent - Street and Environmental Services - Public Works (157690)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

This Position announcement is now reissued. If you previously applied for this role and are still interested, you will need to submit a new application.  

Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Application Opening:  Friday, October 3, 2025
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, 
The application filing period will remain open until at least Thursday, October 9, 2025. It may close at any time after this date.
Compensation Range: $167,336 - $213,512(Range A)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0932-157690, RTF0157684-01136640
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Assistant Superintendent of Street Environmental Services (0932 Manager IV)

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Under administrative direction, this position reports directly to the Superintendent of Streets Environmental Services and manages supervisory personnel engaged in directing street cleaning activities and events, including the maintenance of sidewalks and structures. The Assistant Superintendent will assist in the administration, development, review, analysis, interpretation, investigation, implementation and the enforcement of street cleaning, refuse collection, and graffiti abatement methods and procedures, rules, regulations, codes, policies, and written reports relevant to the bureau's operations 

Essential duties and functions:
 As an Assistant Superintendent, your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, coordinating, prioritizing, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating the work of bureau personnel through supervisory staff. 

• Supervising second-level supervisors by leading, motivating, disciplining, and providing recognition and training to ensure conformance with operating methods and procedures, policies and standards. 

• Assisting in directing the bureau's safety and training programs and enforcing safety codes. 

• Providing fiscal management by assisting in the preparation and execution of the bureau's annual budget. 

• Facilitating the requisition, storekeeping and maintenance of supplies, materials and equipment, and ensuring that mechanical and motorized equipment is maintained and replaced as necessary. 

• Assisting with directing the preparation of interdepartmental work orders (IDWOs) for services from the bureau, with requests for proposals (RFPs) for services to the bureau, and with making recommendations regarding the awarding of contracts. 

• Acting on behalf of the Superintendent, may represent the department in labor negotiations, to legislative bodies, other city departments, community-based organizations and the public. 

• Investigating, documenting, recording findings and analyzing results in response to problems, inquiries, requests and complaints. 

• Communicating with the departmental director, deputy directors, bureau superintendents, other assistant superintendents, staff members, City and outside agency representatives, contractors, business and property owners, or the public. 

• Using electronic devices to write memos, letters, complex reports, performance appraisals, and to develop spreadsheets, presentation tools and databases; using a two-way radio, cell phones and other mobile devices to communicate.  

• Driving a departmental vehicle to various locations, conducting field inspections to ensure conformity with established work practices and standards.  

• Participating in departmental and City-wide emergency response teams.

Nature of Work: This position requires the incumbent to be available after hours, seven (7) days a week, including holidays, to respond to emergency requests and issues. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: 
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: 
Six (6) years of experience in planning and managing programs related to street cleaning, graffiti abatement, and code enforcement related to public right-of-way.  
Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising professional staff performing related duties, such as journey-level trades and craft employees and front-line supervisors.  

*Note: Apprenticeship/trainee/intern experience is not considered qualifying for this role.  

Note: "Public Right-of-Way" shall mean the area across, along, beneath, in, on, over, under, upon, and within the dedicated public alleys, boulevards, courts, lanes, roads, Sidewalks, spaces, streets, and ways within the City, as they now exist or hereafter will exist and which are or will be under the permitting jurisdiction of Public Works.

License:  
Possession of a valid California driver’s license (Candidates must maintain a valid California driver’s license throughout the duration of employment.) 

Substitution: 
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis up to a total of four (4) years. One year (2000 hours) of experience equals 30 semester or 45 quarter units 

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. 

• Experience performing Street Environmental Services or Sanitation services in a complex public sector organization.  
• Experience managing a professional street cleaning and sanitation program in the public right-of-way. 

VERIFICATION:
Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of 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.

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SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Management Test Battery (Weight 100%):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list), please click here. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Management Test Battery exam in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

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. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

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

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or the application process, please get in touch with the analyst for this recruitment by email at [email protected].

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.

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.