Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

NOTE: 11/05/2025 - Filing deadline has been extended from 10/28/2025 to 11/12/2025. If you have already applied, there is no need to submit another application.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a dynamic city focused on economic growth, innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, and social issues. Our employees help shape the future of San Francisco and strengthen the city's quality of life for residents and the broader Bay Area.

Application Instructions:

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

Application Opens: September 30, 2025
Application Filing Deadline - Extended: 5:00 PM on November 12, 2025

• Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted.
• Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00380)
• Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at (see below) .

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.

1. Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering work experience (eg, civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary/chemical/environmental, transportation/traffic, or structural), of which four (4) years 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 with a License Type as Structural Engineering.

Notes:

1. Some engineering positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the 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 year of work experience.
• A PhD in Engineering may substitute for 2 years of work experience.

This note applies to all candidates applying from out of state for all specialties:

1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the required California license may file for this examination. If successful, they will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented to demonstrate that the State requirement has been met.

Working Conditions: Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions may require working specific schedules including weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying education, training, or work experience may disqualify you from this and future opportunities. For more information, visit Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or lower scores.

One year of Full time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in the calculation to determine Full time employment.

After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all subsequent steps, including:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%):

Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation as part of the online employment application. This questionnaire is designed to obtain information regarding a candidate's experience in relation to the minimum qualifications. Applicants must also complete the official application and provide complete information about education, experience and training.

The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and if so, to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes. An examination score report will be established for applicants to view ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information on the eligible list shall not be public unless required by law, but the list shall be available for public inspection once exhausted or referrals resolved. The list/score report may change after adoption as directed by the HR Director or Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list will be 6 months and may be extended with HR Director approval. Additional selection processes may be conducted prior to final hiring decisions.

Please note: This Citywide recruitment and its eligible list score report may be used to fill positions across departments. To find departments that use this classification, please click here.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources by the close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information on Civil Service Rules is available on the Civil Service Commission website.

Additional Information Regarding Employment:

All job applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://careers.sf.gov/. No other methods will be accepted. Computers are available to file online applications at the Department of Human Resources and City Career Center as listed. Ensure your application information is accurate; changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and a personal email address should be used.

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from (see below) . If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully. For questions, contact the exam analyst, Tamara Ranney, at (see below) .

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, or other protected category under the law.