Apprentice Coordinator - Public Works (7281 TEX) (145342) - job 1 of 2

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than, Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Salary: $138,268 (Appointments to this job class enter at Step 5)
Recruitment ID: TEX-7281-145342 - RTF0145341-01123032

*Applicants are asked to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online application process. 
Please complete the form here: 7281 Questionnaire

Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt (TEX), Category 18: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for an Apprentice Coordinator (7281) within our Operations division.  

Public Works is launching newly developed Apprenticeship Programs to fulfill our commitments to developing career pathways and our agreements with Labor Unions and the City while meeting State and City requirements. These programs aim to provide comprehensive training and development for apprentices across multiple job categories, ensuring they gain the skills and experience needed to excel in their roles.

Under the direction of leadership, the Apprentice Coordinator will demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience in training and development programs. Demonstrating a commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and supportive learning environment for apprentices is essential.

This role provides a critical link in ensuring Public Works meets its goals of workforce development and operational excellence.

Important and Essential Duties:
As an Apprentice Coordinator (7281) your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Apprentice Development:
  • Plan and coordinate orientation, training sessions, and classroom instruction for apprentices.
  • Conduct support meetings to ensure apprentices have the resources needed for success.
  • Track apprentices’ class time, fieldwork, and progress towards program completion.
  • Implement program policies and communicate with relevant boards overseeing apprenticeship standards.
  • Strategize to maintain and improve graduation rates.
• Supervision:
  • Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors, ensuring tasks are assigned, organized, and completed effectively.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and coordinate safety and skills training for team members.
  • Enforce the Code of Safe Work Practices and inspect ongoing and completed work for quality and safety.
  • Participate in disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Program Management:
  • Monitor, evaluate, and oversee the implementation of the Apprenticeship Program.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 
Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor (with a full range of supervisory duties) of a group of
workers engaged in street environmental services activities in the public right of way (streets, medians, and sidewalks) including manual and mechanical street cleaning, graffiti abatement, enforcement of applicable codes, laws, and ordinances, and litter and debris removal.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid driver's license.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a wide variety of documents, correspondence, generate spreadsheets and reports as well as drafting memos, letters and other documentation.
• Ability to comprehensively gather, collect and maintain information from various sources.
• Familiarity with Apprentice and Pre-Apprenticeship programs.
• Ability to monitor program budgets and work hour accruals.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

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/recruitment-details#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

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.

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

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates are required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. 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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

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

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Lateef Taylor, at [email protected].

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.