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

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: January 10, 2023
• Application Deadline: January 25, 2023
• Compensation Range: $151,918 - $193,856 Annually (Range A)
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0932-128658 / RTF0128654-01087823

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.

The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Under general direction the Port Human Resources Director manages the Port’s human resources division to support the Port’s mission, care for and support its staff and ensure that the Port is an employer of choice within the City and County of San Francisco. The Director acts as a strategic partner, collaboratively contributes to the planning, organization, and overall administration of the Port, including execution of the Port’s Strategic Plan and implementation of policies, services, and innovations. The Director of Human Resources has direct responsibility for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and management of human resources programs which includes employee/labor negotiations and administration; talent acquisition; racial equity initiatives, classification and compensation; payroll; employee training and organizational development; and risk management. The position serves as a human resources strategic partner and change agent in developing human resources programs and solutions.

The essential duties of the Human Resources Director include the following:

• Identifies, develops, and implements division goals, objectives, policies, and establishes priorities that support the Port’s strategic plan
• Oversees and administers the Port’s HR department budget, which includes Port-wide funds for training, workforce development, and equity initiatives.
• Determines resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies.
• Serves as the Port liaison for meet and confer issues, labor negotiations and labor/management meetings, including the Civil Service Commission, Labor Relations Board, arbitration hearings and other federal, state, or local regulatory bodies.
• Interprets and explains a variety of changing collective bargaining agreements, citywide policies, Port personnel rules and regulations to union representatives, managers, and employees; develops an implementation strategy to ensure compliance with these changing rules and recommends a course of action to Port senior leadership; and ultimately leads that implementation.
• Monitors investigations and fact-finding processes for resolution on employee relations matters; reviews and approves disciplinary actions for consistency and compliance; serves as human resources representative for Skelly hearings.
• Oversees complex employee disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, harassment/discrimination claims, and whistleblower complaints, etc.; ensures timely and appropriate responses to enforcement agency charges which includes investigating, writing, and preparing final written responses.
• Oversees the management of employee leaves to ensure compliance with labor contracts, civil service rules, Port policies, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Oversees the recruitment and appointment of staff to the Port, including several Port-only classifications, prioritizing resources to best meet the Port’s ever changing recruitment priorities, strategizing about improvements to outreach to diversify recruitment pools and interacting with Port leadership regarding high-level and complex recruitments.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Port’s senior leadership and other departments and the Diversity, Equity and Opportunity Manager to manage and guide the development, implementation, and measurement of racial equity initiatives to support the Port’s efforts to become a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.
• Provides executive leadership with data, analysis, recommendations and advice regarding employment trends, best practices, and characteristics of Port workforce to meet current and future Port staffing needs.
• Establishes and reports on human resources performance metrics to measure program effectiveness; evaluates the efficiency of existing service models and recommends improvements.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the division’s organizational structure, staffing levels, and other internal operations; identifies and recommends alternative approaches for service enhancements; implements revisions and changes.
• Manages and monitors human resources related projects to contribute to the overall growth and management of the Port; serves as change agent to identify and implement new and emerging initiatives to meet current and future community needs in Port services.
• Serves as liaison between the department and other City agencies on human resources regarding policy, new initiatives, and departmental agreements (Mayor’s Office, Department of Human Resources, Controller’s Office, Civil Service Commission).
• Oversees payroll to ensure prompt, accurate payment of staff, compliance with labor contracts, civil service rules, Port policies, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Education

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Six (6) years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration, and human resources operations, of which three (3) years must include experience in supervising professional staff engaged in the above work.

Substitution:

Education Substitution: Additional experience as described above 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.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Has effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Has a high degree of personal and professional ethics.
• Is energetic, creative, and solution oriented.
• Is open and accessible with good consensus-building skills.
• Is politically astute and able to establish trust with the leadership, Mayor’s Office, Board of Supervisors, other departments, and the public.
• Is fair, unbiased, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Has the capacity to inspire trust including the ability to share “bad news” when necessary.
• Is committed to continuous quality improvement and a high level of customer service
• Openly seeks ideas and comments from others, including employees, and is decisive once input is obtained and considered.
• Is strategically orientated and can anticipate issues and problems.
• Is calm under pressure, resilient, and has a good sense of humor.

Verification

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. 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.

Compensation: The normal annual salary range is $151,918 - $193,856. Appointment above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. A special approval process is necessary for appointment above the normal salary range. Further compensation information about this class is available in the compensation manual.

Benefits: The City and County of San Francisco offers a comprehensive benefit program for its Managers. For complete details, please visit:https://sfdhr.org/MEA-Miscellaneous-Benefit-Summary

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): (Weight: Qualifying)

This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation: (Weight: 100%)

Qualified candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire after the closing of this filing period. Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for positions in class 0932 Human Resources Director, Port of San Francisco.

Failure to complete these steps by the established deadlines will result in disqualification. All applicants’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification.

A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule:

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List.

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 the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Dave Johnson at dave.johnson@sfgov.org.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.