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Communications Specialist - San Francisco Human Services Agency (9252) (145725)
San Francisco Human Services Agency | |
United States, California, San Francisco | |
1650 Mission Street (Show on map) | |
April 15, 2024 | |
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This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.
WHO WE ARE At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential. We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS), and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities. From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need. OUR COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action. Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Director of Communications, this position is responsible for helping to plan, implement, and coordinate communications programs for the Department.This role supports one of HSA's program areas as its Communications Lead in the development, planning, implementation, and coordination of a multi-channel communications strategy in support of that program's goals. As a Communications Specialist, key responsibilities include creating, updating, editing, and disseminating content and messaging to external audiences (e.g. HSA clients, community partners, grantees, City partners, etc.) and internal stakeholders (e.g. HSA employees across divisions and teams) on multiple channels (i.e. print, electronic, social media, web, mobile, broadcast, etc.), creating broad public awareness, and understanding and effectively communicating the Department policies and programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/ class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. This position may include additional duties as assigned.
1.Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND 2.Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience working in the field of internal communications, public affairs, public information, or public relations unit. Experience must include one (1) year of professional experience in media relations, executive communications, employee engagement, social media, or digital engagement. Substitution of Education: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
Verification of Experience and/or Education: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at 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. 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 in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. 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 may lead to lower scores. Selection Procedures Supplemental Questionnaire Examination: (Weight: 100%) Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure an applicant's relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas identified as critical for successful performance. These may include but are not limited to: knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices; ability to exercise independent judgment; knowledge of industry regulations; interpersonal skills; written and oral communications ability. All responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification and should be consistent with the information provided in your application. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination in order to continue in the selection process. Candidate exam responses will be vetted as appropriate using AI use detection software. Evidence of use of AI, plagiarized answers, or falsified information in exam responses will be addressed in accordance with Civil Service Rules related to fraud and cheating. The above test component is considered standardized and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. Additional InformationEligible 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. 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: Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at: The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco How to Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. * Select the "I'm Interested" button and follow instructions on the screen Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com). Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Patrice Brown, by telephone at (415) 557-5559 or by email atpatrice.brown@sfgov.org. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. 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. Videos To Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sSFunTSgLg |