Debt Specialist (1824) - Office of the Controller (121941)
Job Description
OFFICE OF PUBLIC FINANCE: The Office of Public Finance (OPF) manages a multi-billion-dollar municipal debt portfolio, oversees the issuance of new debt secured by property taxes, special taxes and general fund sources. Additionally, OPF initiates the City’s debt policies and procedures and provides technical expertise for the preparation and monitoring of the City’s Ten-Year Capital Plan. Debt management includes compliance with contractual bond covenants, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acts, U.S. Treasury regulations and IRS rules for tax-exempt securities. Following the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies in 2012, OPF is now charged with the formation and administration of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and Infrastructure Financing Districts (IFDs) to help fund infrastructure for major real estate development projects within the City. For more information on the Office of Public Finance, visit our website.
We are seeking a Debt Specialist to help manage OPF’s growing portfolio of debt obligations and districts. Our ideal candidate would approach their work thoughtfully, manage a wide-variety of time-sensitive assignments, and enjoy working collaboratively. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under supervision from the Director of Public Finance, this position will maintain responsibility for certain aspects of bond transactions, including ongoing bond compliance and administration, as well as other special projects and analyses. This position will lead the structuring of financings for new capital projects, attend certain Committee and Board meetings, and may work with departments to prepare requests for capital project funding to be submitted to the City’s Capital Planning Committee and the Board of Supervisors. The Debt Specialist will provide complex, sensitive, detailed analytical work to help manage OPF's current debt portfolio and growing CFD/IFD portfolio, including analysis and recommendations involved in debt finance risk management, issuing new debt, developing and/or updating policies and procedures, monitoring and administering the ten-year capital plan and preparing comprehensive, complex and sensitive financial reports for a variety of audiences.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.
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 1824. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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
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Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst Vicente Centeno at Vicente.Centeno@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.