THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 7281 Street Environmental Services Operations Supervisor classification and only those who meet this requirement will be placed on the eligible list for consideration of future permanent position.
Application Opening: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Application Filing Deadline: Monday, March 16th, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT)
Compensation: $143,156 annually (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/)
Recruitment ID: ETP-7281-164563 / RTF0164562-01122646
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in various professional jobs in a diverse array of services such as maintaining City streets & parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting.
Under general direction, is a second-level supervisor responsible for street environmental services activities (manual and mechanical street cleaning, graffiti abatement, enforcement of applicable codes, laws, and ordinances, and litter and debris removal) in a designated functional or service area or on special projects, dispatch functions, or ancillary services, and for general supervision, planning, and direction over groups of workers.
MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class. They are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Supervises subordinate personnel by planning, organizing, assigning, overseeing, and evaluating the work of subordinate supervisors; includes responsibility for completing performance evaluations, coordinating training including safety training, enforcing the code of safe work practices, performing and documenting inspections of work in progress and completed work, and participating in disciplinary matters.
Directs street environmental services operations and activities in a designated functional or service area, including developing new service techniques and procedures.
Investigates and acts upon complaints and requests for service(s) from individuals, businesses, neighborhood groups, outside agencies, and other City departments and submits written reports of findings and actions taken.
Investigates violations of local litter abatement laws which may require filing of complaints and appearing in court as a witness.
Plans, prepares, and directs special clean-ups and public outreach activities such as parades, celebrations, and other special events.
Plans, prepares, and directs graffiti removal activities including operational schedules, special events, and enforcement of the graffiti abatement laws.
Checks and signs all daily work reports; maintains manual and automated (computerized) records of personnel and mobile equipment assignments and keeps up-to-date service route maps and other records.
Attends meetings and public hearings as representative of the bureau with business and neighborhood groups, volunteer groups, and the general public.
Document costs of field activities for recovery purposes and makes recommendations for changes in operations for the purpose of lowering costs.
Drives a vehicle to work sites and meetings.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 7281 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 7281. AND
Experience:?
Two 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. AND
License:
Possession of a valid driver license.
Conditions of Employment:
Valid Driver's License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.
Special Requirements: Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.
Verification of Experience and/or Education:
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/information-about-hiring-process#verification
Please review the information on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#qualifications) and Verification of Experience/Education | City and County of San Francisco (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/) for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Job Application: Application must fully complete the job application for this recruitment on the City and County of San Francisco's website. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the application or preliminary questionnaire.
Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%):
During the application process, applicants will be prompted to complete a Questionnaire as part of the online employment process.
It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list.
Important: Please answer the Questionnaire thoroughly, even if the information is already included in your application or resume.
Ranking Based on Verified Exempt In-Class Service Duration:
Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their Exempt City service in the 7281 Street Environmental Services Operations Supervisor class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.
NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make the final hiring decision.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
Duration of Eligible List:
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Certification:
The certification rule for this selection process will be "Rule of the List".
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online portal. Visit Careers with purpose | City and County of San Francisco (https://careers.sf.gov/) and begin the application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall (https://www.sf.gov/city-career-center) , 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Note:
Please ensure the information on your application is complete and accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission.
Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes.
Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied.
Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com 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.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.]
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference)
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#identification)
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#diversitystatement)
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, Raquel Knighten, at Raquel.Knighten@sfdpw.org.
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.
