Senior Engineer - Environmental - Citywide (5211) - (C00378)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on 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 heighten 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.

Important Information & Application Steps

Application Instructions:

1. Use your personal email—school and work emails may become inaccessible.
2. We review your application, NOT your resume—complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience.
3. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification.
4. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each.

Application Opens: September 30, 2025
Application Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on October 28, 2025

After Submitting Your Application:

1. Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted.
2. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions
3. Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00378)
4. Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.

Job Description

Under general administrative direction, manages, and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems.

The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include:

• Directing, supervising, and coordinating the design of complex engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.
• Conducting interviews, selecting, training, monitoring, and evaluating departmental staff and consultants.
• Planning, organizing, and directing the administration and management of contracts.
• Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contracts and documents.
• Establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Managing projects and coordinating activities between units and other groups.
• Consulting with technical staff, conducting meetings, and representing the City.
• Writing, reviewing, and approving documents.
• Supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors and field inspection staff.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary/chemical/environmental, transportation/traffic, or structural) work experience of which four (4) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional engineer in the specialty you are applying for. Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5241 Engineer in the specialty you are applying for:

AND

   2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.

Notes:

1. Some engineering positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). International Code Council (ICC) or an equivalent certifying body.

2. Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems. Additional disciplines may be determined at a later time.

3. Most positions require a valid California Driver's License.

Substitutions for Engineering Specialties:

• A Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.

• A PhD in Engineering may substitute for 2 (two) years of work exper