Director's Office SFO 1446 Secretary II (Temporary Provisional - TPV)

Company Description

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)

A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment.  Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: October 29, 2025
• Application Deadline: This job announcement may close at any time but not before November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Salary Range: $81,302 - $98,800
• Recruitment ID: TPV–1446-161483

Job Description

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees and is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.

SFO is more than an airport—we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, equity, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.

Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.

1446 Secretary II

As a Secretary II, you will manage the office and supervise the administrative team assigned to the Director’s Office Reception area. We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to multi-task while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative responsibilities is essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem-solver, and organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. As a team member of SFO, you will embrace SFO's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

You will provide supplemental support to the Airport Integrated Operations Center (AIOC) as-needed. You will also participate in rotational assignments to provide temporary critical/essential support in various areas of the Airport as determined and approved. 

 You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

Clerical Staff Supervision

• Assign projects to staff; follow up to ensure timely completion of clerical projects; reassign projects to staff as required; and complete projects according to highest priorities.
• Ensure telephone coverage of Reception area.
• Hold staff meetings for clerical staff as required.

Front Desk Reception

• Act as response person on phone calls and front desk reception coverage on a rotational basis. 

Daily Operation

• Assist with internal and external communications (e.g. schedule meetings; prioritize mail; screen telephone calls and walk-in job seekers, workers, and other stakeholders; draft correspondence, memos, emails, reports, and forms; research, organize, and document various information).
• Prioritize and track multiple demands (i.e. invoices, travel and training, etc.).
• Prepare for meetings: reports, memos, presentations, minutes, etc., as assigned.
• Maintain administrative files and other related records.
• Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and ordering items; assume responsibility for maintenance of office equipment, including computers, copy machines, and fax machines.
• Respond to questions and requests for information.
• Answer incoming calls and assume other receptionist duties when needed.<