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The Office of the City Administrator and its 25+ divisions and departments provide core internal and public-facing services in San Francisco.    

The Office of the City Administrator’s Mission and Vision  

Our vision is to lead the nation in public administration and enable City departments to deliver effective public services. We aim to help the City run better, to connect San Francisco residents and visitors to the vital public services they seek, and to create a meaningful and diverse work culture that provides a place of choice for people invested in a career in public service.   

We are committed to ensuring that City services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion.    

We are also committed to ensuring that the Department is a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, retention, training, and development, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).  

To learn more about our departments, divisions, and programs, visit:  https://sf.gov/departments/city-administrator  

About Real Estate Division (RED) 

The Real Estate Division is comprised of a team of over 220 full time staff delivering professional real estate services to a variety of clients. The Division is comprised of four main subparts:  Administration/Building Management, Transactions, Engineering, and Custodial , and acts as a real estate consultant to Departments, the Mayor, and the Board of Supervisors. 

We have responsibility for: Real Property Transactions: Acquisition and leases of real property required for City purposes (including searches, negotiations and drafting of real property agreement); Sale of surplus real property owned by the City; ; Operations at the Alemany Farmers' and Flea Markets (100 Alemany); Providing Custodial and Engineering services for various City departments at over 60 different locations; Full service property management services to over 5,000,000 square feet of city-owned offices, including City Hall, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 25 Van Ness, 49 South Van Ness, Public Safety Building (San Francisco Police Headquarters), Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the Hall of Justice.

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), this is an as-needed position that is limited to 1,040 hours per fiscal year. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will assist the Alemany Farmers’ Market (“Market”) manager and other Market staff as an-needed for the Alemany Farmers/Flea Market at 100 Alemany. This four-acre property hosts over 200 vendors each weekend, rain or shine, selling certified produce on Saturdays and permitted goods on Sundays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The position works with the Market manager to address concerns of patrons of the market;

• Ensures safe operations of market which enjoys attendance from thousands of San Franciscans and visitors from around the world each weekend;

• Coordinates with the SFPD to address incidents during market operations and to ensure illegal dumping and uses during off-hours are addressed;

• Ensures accurate accounting of stall fee revenue during operation days; 

• Ensures vendors possess required certification from agricultural commissioner of county of origin of produce;

• Prepare weekly cash deposits for transfer to Sheriff staff;

• Manage use of EBT tokens by customers, and reimbursement of token use to vendors;

• Manage telephone stall reservations; Manage filing systems; Prepare required state reports, grant reports as required.

• Ensure safe, pleasant, and productive market operations.

Experience:

One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution:

Any one of the following may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience:

Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR

15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR

Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program (as designated on the job announcement)

Special Conditions

• Position requires ability to walk a 4+acre public venue throughout stated market hours.

• Due to location and early morning weekend hours, position requires a reliable personal means of transportation.

• High customer volume requires expertise in communications and customer service.

• Must have computer knowledge of Word and Excel.

Additional information

SECURITY CLEARANCES AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidate's suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include, but not limited to: applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination. 

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. 

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. 

Compensation: $30.0125 to $36.4750 hourly 

How to Apply: 

• Your application MUST include a resume.  To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function. 

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time but not earlier than July 15, 2024. This position is open until filled. 

You may contact Lawlun Leung via email at lawlun.leung@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted. 

Right to Work: 

All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.  Please be informed that the Department of Technology will not sponsor visa applications/transfers. 

Helpful Information 

• Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)  

• Conviction History (http://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)  

• Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)   

• Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)   

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

• ADA Accommodation (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#applicantswithdisabilities)  

• Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)  

• Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)  

• Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies)  

• Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)  

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.

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.