Job Description

Under the policy direction of the of the Chief Financial Officer, the 0941 leads financial planning and budgeting for the Department of Public Health annual operating and capital budget of approximately 2.8 billion dollars. The position establishes an implements policies and makes decisions on multiple highly complex, specialized healthcare financing issues with significant implications of the Department's ability to deliver services effectively. The position serves as a key partner to executive leaders across DPH, developing financial strategies to achieve departmental goals. 

Essential Duties: The Deputy Finance Director, Planning and Budget (0941, Manager VI) performs the following essential job functions:

• Develops and implements division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines service levels and resource allocation for both short term planning as well a long range multi-year planning;
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, while continuing to address major departmental priorities;
• Directs the preparation of DPH's $2.8 billion annual operating budget; represents DPH in budget discussions with the Mayor's Office, Controller’s Office, the Board of Supervisors and other key stakeholders;
• Working closely with the departments finance managers, supports the oversight and management the department’s budget, including the development of the quarterly financials and year end close activities.
• Works closely with DPH executive leadership to develop financial strategies to meet key departmental priorities;
• Leads the Business Intelligence Unit to monitor and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DPH operations through a data driven approach; and
• Represents DPH on multiple CCSF policymaking bodies and committees.

The 0941 Manager VI - Deputy Finance Director, Planning and Budget performs related duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

1. EDUCATION: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a closely related field,

AND  

        2. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of managerial experience in budget, financial planning              and development, accounting and statistical analyses, projections and                 evaluations, of which all must be supervisory.

One (1) year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a forty (40) hour work week). Any overtime hours worked above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

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). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal to one (1) year.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The stated desirable qualifications listed below may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process after candidates are referred for selection:

• Two (2) years of experience in a health care environment
• Two (2) years of experience in governmental finance and accounting

VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE

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.

Additional Information

TESTING: Departments will determine appropriate selection procedures for this position. Final candidate(s) will be invited to take the Management Test Battery (MTB). The exam results will be for departmental informational purposes only.

CONFIDENTIALITY: All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Valid licensure/certification/registration as a requirement to perform this job must be kept current throughout length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of required valid licensure/certification/registration may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

NOTE ON ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR): The Department of Public Health (DPH) is implementing a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and DPH employees must demonstrate competency in the use of the system that is appropriate for their classification as a condition of employment. Note on  

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e. comes between the sealing surfaces of the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing. Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator.  

MEDICAL EXAMINATION/DRUG TESTING: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION: All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work in equity, diversity, and inclusion through:

• Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations.
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas.
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, and sexuality.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, "shelter-in-place" has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)'s office located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94013, is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end of this job ad.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:

• General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures
• CONVICTION HISTORY
• BENEFITS OVERVIEW
• DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• INFORMATION ON REQUESTING A REASONABLE ADA ACCOMMODATION
• COPIES OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• RIGHT TO WORK

EXAM ANALYST Beata Chapman beata.chapman@sfdph.org 415-544-2912 /01057647

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.