Assistant Superintendent - Bureau of Urban Forestry - Public Works (0932)(157643)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

Application Opening:  Monday, June 16, 2025
Application Deadline:  Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST
*The application filing will be open at least through Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST and will close at any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $164,034 to $209,300 annually
*Effective July 1, 2025, Range A compensation for this classification is between $167,336 and $213,512
Recruitment ID: PBT-0932-157643, RTF0157386-01150371, REF52848Q
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Assistant Superintendent (0932) in our Bureau of Urban Forestry.

San Francisco Public Works (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.

Job Description

Under general direction, this position reports to the Bureau of Urban Forestry Superintendent to play a critical leadership role in managing and overseeing supervisory personnel responsible for urban forestry, landscape maintenance, and vegetation management across city environments. The role ensures operational efficiency and success with the consistent application of policies, procedures, and safety standards, and supports our citywide greening and sustainability goals.  The role frequently participates in Commission hearings and other public meetings to explain and clarify bureau procedures, policies and programs.

Important and Essential duties:

• Provide strategic oversight of urban forestry landscaping and vegetation programs through direct supervision of second-level supervisors and their teams.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and evaluating daily operations and long-term initiatives in line with bureau policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coaches and develops subordinate staff to improve performance
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the landscape crews service delivery; identifies and recommends alternative approaches or improvements; implements revisions, adjustments and changes
• Enforce compliance with established safety protocols and training programs; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Support fiscal oversight of the bureau by contributing to budget development and execution, and by monitoring the use of materials, supplies, and mechanical equipment.
• Manage procurement and resource distribution, ensuring necessary materials, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and replaced appropriately.
• Oversee development of interdepartmental work orders and contract proposals; assist with bid evaluations and vendor recommendations.
• Represent the Bureau in labor negotiations, inter-agency coordination, public meetings, and communications with elected officials, community groups, and the public.
• Partner with sister-agencies to achieve optimal results in landscape maintenance, young tree care and vegetation management
• Investigate and resolve complaints, service requests, and operational issues; document findings and propose action plans.
• Conduct field in