The application deadline for this job announcement has been extended until 4/7/2022

Application Opening: March 18, 2022
Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Antonio Archuleta at [email protected]

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 25 recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course.

More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

Learn more about SF Rec and Parks Natural Resources Division here: https://sfrecpark.org/1395/Natural-Resources.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Open Space, the Natural Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Natural Resources Division. The essential responsibilities for this position include:

1. Manages the conservation and restoration of San Francisco’s remnant natural areas (e.g., Twin Peaks, Lake Merced, Glen Canyon) to preserve and promote biodiversity, restore native flora and fauna, promote soil and water conservation, and improve resiliency to climate change in accordance with the department’s Natural Resources Management Plan;
2. Implements the department’s Natural Resources Management Plan to guide management actions related to natural resource protection, habitat restoration, trail and access improvements, capital projects and maintenance;
3. Oversees the activities of Natural Resources Division staff (e.g., Chief Natural Resource Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist, Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Environmental Review Planner, Park Section Supervisor, Gardener) engaged in the conservation of natural ecosystems necessary to preserve, restore and enhance San Francisco’s remnant natural areas;
4. Oversees the department’s Integrated Pest Management program to control pests throughout RPD’s parks and facilities in accordance with San Francisco Department of Environment guidance and City’s IPM ordinance using a least-toxic decision-making model;
5. Monitors expenditures for materials, equipment, supplies, labor, etc. to ensure spending is in accordance with the Natural Resources Division’s approved annual budget;
6. Enforces health and safety laws, rules, regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA, City ordinances) necessary to ensure the safety of Natural Resources Division staff and public;
7. Provides policy and technical guidance to groups (e.g., Executive Leadership) to ensure department actions are in accordance with the department’s Natural Resources Management Plan and relevant laws and regulations (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act);
8. Ensures the Natural Resources Division is free of discrimination and harassment to produce a hostile-free workplace using various resources (e.g., City/departmental policies, trainings);
9. Communicates effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, City agencies, community organizations, and regulatory agencies to achieve conservation and restoration goals;
10. Coordinates resource management efforts with other department personnel, City agencies, community organizations, and regulatory agencies to achieve conservation and restoration goals;
11. Drives a department vehicle to/from Natural Resource Division headquarters necessary to accomplish day-to-day responsibilities; and
12. Serves as the department’s expert on Natural Resource related issues.

1. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Earth Science or related field; AND

2. Five (5) years of professional experience in the conservation and management of natural ecosystems, native plant communities and wildlife habitat.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-to-year basis. One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Verification of Education and Experience:
​​​​​​​Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verication

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

The normal annual salary range is $116,116 - $148,252.  Appointment above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills.  A special approval process is necessary for appointment above the normal salary range. For additional information about the City's benefits package, please visit: Municipal Executives' Association Benefit Summary

Other outstanding benefits offered with this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Long-term Disability Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts
• Municipal Executives Flexible Credits Defined Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation; Social Security
• Paid Management Training Program; Wellness Program
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time; Administrative Leave

Supervisory Test Battery (Weight: 40%): Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Supervisory Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit Supervisory Test Battery (STB). Please note: this examination is only held in San Francisco. A passing score must be achieved on the Supervisory Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. Scores attained on the Supervisory Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Supervisory Test Battery. The Supervisory Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Supervisory Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Supervisory Test Battery. Retesting is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Supervisory Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.  

Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (Weight: 60%):
Candidates who receive a passing score on the Supervisory Test Battery (STB) will be provided via email, a Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ). Candidates will be evaluated on their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job-related areas. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the BCQ in order to be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. A passing score must be achieved on each of the above-described exams in order to be included on the confidential eligible list. After the confidential eligible list is adopted the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision.  

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 only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. 

Eligible List Duration:
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ASO-Level-Chart.pdf?documentID=21246. 

Certification Rule: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of The List. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Exam Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Position Based Testing Information
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Race and Social Equity Statement
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.  With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.  

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.  With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.