Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY The San Francisco Planning Department is recruiting for one (1) Tenderloin Administrative Analyst (#1823) position in our Community Equity Division.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Tenderloin Administrative Analyst will lead the operations analysis tasks in the Tenderloin on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.  This position will coordinate efforts for the ongoing work of the Tenderloin Community Action Plan, the next phase of the Tenderloin Emergency Initiative, which was led by the Department of Emergency Management from December 2021 through June 2022.  This position is responsible for performing research and detailed analytical work in a variety of functional areas and regarding administrative, management, fiscal and organizational issues, such as, program evaluation and planning, legislative analysis, development and evaluation of management/administrative policies, and grant administration and monitoring, to contribute to sustained improvement in the Tenderloin Neighborhood. This role liaises directly with Tenderloin stakeholder groups and is responsible for ensuring the City’s operations support the recommendations outlined in the Tenderloin Community Action Plan and Phase 3 of the Tenderloin Emergency Initiative. This position will report directly to the Tenderloin Sustained Operations Manager, will coordinate with one Senior Community Development Specialist, one Planner, and one Community Development Assistant. 

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Document and perform gap analysis to support minimum levels of service for City agency operations in the Tenderloin by identifying issues, and perform research, compile, and analyze information/data regarding a variety of administrative, management, fiscal and organizational issues, such as existing and proposed administrative, management, program and organizational policies, procedures, work practices, legislations, and regulations:  
  • Gather relevant data, information and/or documentation from a variety of sources 
  • Analyze information and develop tentative findings 
  • Discuss and/or coordinate analysis and tentative findings with team; create data visualization and dashboards for communicating the findings. 
  • Develop or assist in developing recommendations and/or course of action. 
  • Gather additional information and/or revise methodology as needed.  
  • Consult with managers, administrators, and other staff to determine parameters for analysis and other background information 
  • Compile information (including data visualizations and dashboards) and documentation for producing reports and/or draft reports for management/administration. 
  • Coordinate with City agencies to further the priorities of the Tenderloin community, including decreasing violence and open drug sales, increasing connections to treatment and services for those who need it, and maintaining infrastructure and street improvements in the neighborhood  
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret agency reports representing output metrics in the Tenderloin; provide operational context for and track outcome measures associated with these output metrics

    

• Compile and evaluate information in preparation for writing report; present background information and description of analytical standards; outline findings and recommendations and prepares logical supporting documentation; write or assist in writing final reports and documentation for evaluation by administrative and/or management staff; presents reports, including formal presentations to groups  
• Support the process for community and City collaboration for addressing neighborhood issues by understanding and assigning action items, tracking follow up tasks, and holding responsible agencies accountable  
• Lead and/or coordinate permitting and environmental review processes for activations of open space associated with Tenderloin neighborhood improvements   
• Track action items agreed upon and represented in the long-term Tenderloin Community Action Plan  
• Maintain positive working relationships with City agencies, community organizations, neighborhood stakeholder groups, residents, businesses, and other community representatives  
• Conduct or facilitate effective public presentations regarding ongoing progress and outcomes of the initiative  
• Coordinate with ongoing community safe passage investments and initiatives such as Yellow Brick Road, block leader programs, and school crossing guards  
• Participate in strategy decisions regarding deployment of ongoing community ambassador programs in the Tenderloin  
• Other duties as assigned

Successful candidate will have:

• Ability to work in the field, including standing or walking throughout the neighborhood 
• Understanding of local laws, ordinances, and processes for policy and procedure development   
• Knowledge of principles, practices, purposes, scopes and techniques of various phases of urban planning, zoning, transportation, environmental review, urban design and/or urban economics  
• Ability to succinctly and completely provide project updates in the form of written or oral reports to leadership  
• Ability to capture and synthesize data using technology and data dashboard programs

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR  
2. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and two (2) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR  
3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A; OR  
4. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B and three (3) years full-time equivalent performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A

SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education: A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: complex budget analysis, development and administration; complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting; development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements; development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy; complex grant administration and monitoring; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; complex economic analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1823, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1822 is considered qualifying.

B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in Class 1823.

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

• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms/software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) 
• Experience writing, revising or implementing project plans  
• Flexible work style  
• Strong writing and grammar skills with close attention to detail  
• Excellent oral communication skills  
• Works well with others

VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

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.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

PLEASE PROVIDE COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.  IN YOUR COVER LETTER, PLEASE INCLUDE HOW YOU MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS.

Additional Information

APPOINTMENT TYPE:  TEMPORARY EXEMPT (TEX) Temporary Exempt Full Time – Up to 36 months. This position is exempt from Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104 and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

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
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

QUESTIONS:  If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Michael Eng, by telephone at 628-652-7522, or by email at Michael.Eng@sfgov.org.

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.