Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI) - DPH - 162515

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ 

• Application Opening: Thursday, January 29, 2026
• Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Reopened; previous applicants do not need to reapply)
• Salary: $196,612 to $250,978 (Range A) 
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0941-162515

Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. 

The mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.  

Job Description

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI). This full-time position has two major functions:  

• Lead Facilities & Capital Planning for non-hospital sites at SFDPH that includes overseeing the development of capital projects including programming, design and construction; acquisition of new facilities; ongoing facilities maintenance; and analytical functions for all non-hospital facilities. Facilities under this role include outpatient clinics, behavioral health centers, residential treatment programs, and administrative offices—excluding the Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) and Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) campuses
• Planning, developing and implementing the department’s capital strategic plan, managing a diverse portfolio of leased and owned facilities, and ensuring alignment with citywide planning efforts

The Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI) performs the following essential job duties:  

1. Provides strategic oversight of DPH’s non‑hospital facilities portfolio (leased and owned) and oversees the department’s vehicle fleet to meet service delivery needs
2. Collaborates with department stakeholders to understand program needs and determine the best use of DPH assets; conducts portfolio planning and asset‑use decisioning to maximize value and equity
3. Fosters strong relationships with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Real Estate Division (RED) to advance construction projects, problem‑solve, and optimize asset utilization
4. Directs and stewards a capital projects budget nearing $400 million, ensuring compliance across diverse funding sources (local general funds, state/federal grants, Certificates of Participation, and voter‑approved bonds)
5. Supervises a multidisciplinary team of project managers, analysts, and maintenance professionals to deliver renovations and new construction; establishes policies, standards, and project controls (scheduling, procurement, risk management)
6. Oversees the acquisition, leasing, and development of properties to meet program and service priorities; partners with DPW and RED through planning and execution
7. Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal facilities and healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements (including SF, CA, CMS); coo