Cement Finisher Supervisor I – Urban Forestry – Public Works (7227 TEX)

Application deadline amended on July 26th, 2024. Prior applicants need not re-apply.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Application Deadline:  Continuous until filled.

Compensation Range: $119,132 – $144,794 Annually (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=7227&setId=COMMN)

Recruitment ID: TEX-7227-147888, RTF0147852-01144061

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 (https://www.sfpublicworks.org/)  (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 the position of Cement Finisher Supervisor I (7227) within our Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF).

Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF)

Oversees median maintenance, tree planting, and the healthy maintenance of the 124,000-plus city-owned trees through the voter-backed StreetTreeSF program. In addition, our dedicated crews repair sidewalks and build curb ramps to advance safety and accessibility for the communities across San Francisco. Read more here: Public Works and Our Citys Trees (https://sfpublicworks.org/trees)

Under general supervision, as a Cement Finisher Supervisor I, you will supervise the activities of cement finishers and other skilled craft workers engaged in a variety of maintenance and repair cement finishing projects and related work. 

Important and Essential Duties:

Your duties as a Cement Finisher Supervisor I may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of cement finishers and related craftsmen at various locations.

Preparing labor and materials cost estimates for various jobs.

Inspecting work in progress and completed work to ensure compliance with instructions and standard procedures.

Keeping time of employees and making required reports on materials and time expended on each project.

Overseeing the care and maintenance of cement finishing and related equipment.

Assisting in the development and advancement of staff.

Attending and conducting safety meetings.

Responding to inquiries and complaints from the public and others.

Coordinating work with other craft supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Completion of a recognized three-year cement mason apprenticeship program.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level cement mason.

License and Certification:

Possession and maintenance of a valid class C drivers license.

Substitution:

An additional three (3) years of work experience as a journey-level cement mason may substitute for the three-year cement mason apprenticeship program.

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. 

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

Ability to use Microsoft Suites

Knowledge of ADA curb ramp slopes

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 (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#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 ones 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 may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicants 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 (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/)

Conviction History

Employee Benefits Overview  (https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/)  

Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.sf.gov/what-equal-employment-opportunity-and-how-file-claim)  

Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

ADA Accommodation

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, Eric Chan, at Eric.K.Chan@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.