Commission Affairs Officer - Department of the Environment (Job Class 1543)
Job Description
The Commission Affairs Officer serves as the operational hub for the Commission on the Environment and sits at the nexus between the Commission and the Department, the Mayor’s Office, other City agencies, the public, and many more. Accordingly, the Officer performs critical administrative, secretarial, and legislative work in connection with the activities of the Department of the Environment, the Commission, and related committees.
A typical day might feature morning engagement with representatives from the Mayor’s Office and Department Program Managers on proposed environmental bills in the California State Legislature. In the afternoon, the Officer may post agendas for the Urban Forestry Council, while finishing talking points for an upcoming Commission meeting. As the day winds down, the Officer will review records to be sent out for an immediate public records request. Finally, the day ends as the Officer staffs and runs a live-on-air, publicly-noticed meeting of the Commission on the Environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
APPOINTMENT TYPE This position is a Permanent-Exempt Appointment. The position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We do not expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed. We highly encourage you to apply if you are interested in joining us.
Additional Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - After submitting your application you will receive a request for additional information about your education and experience. In addition, 3-5 days after submitting your application, you will be emailed a Supplemental Questionnaire with position-relevant questions about your work experience and interest in the position.
SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE - The application deadline is DECEMBER 13, 2021. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position.
For any questions regarding the position or hiring process- please contact the recruitment analyst, Adam Romoslawski at Adam.Romoslawski@sfgov.org
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:
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 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.