The Office of the City Administrator and its 25+ divisions and departments provide core internal and public-facing services in San Francisco.    

The Office of the City Administrator’s Mission and Vision  

Our vision is to lead the nation in public administration and enable City departments to deliver effective public services. We aim to help the City run better, to connect San Francisco residents and visitors to the vital public services they seek, and to create a meaningful and diverse work culture that provides a place of choice for people invested in a career in public service.   

We are committed to ensuring that City services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion.    

We are also committed to ensuring that the Department is a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, retention, training, and development, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).  

We offer flexibility with a hybrid remote and in-person work environment in our office in San Francisco, California. (Must be a California resident.)  

To learn more about our departments, divisions, and programs, visit:  https://sf.gov/departments/city-administrator  

About Real Estate Division (RED) 

The Real Estate Division is comprised of a team of over 220 full time staff delivering professional real estate services to a variety of clients. The Division is comprised of four main subparts:  Administration/Building Management, Transactions, Engineering, and Custodial , and acts as a real estate consultant to Departments, the Mayor, and the Board of Supervisors. 

We have responsibility for: Real Property Transactions: Acquisition and leases of real property required for City purposes (including searches, negotiations and drafting of real property agreement); Sale of surplus real property owned by the City; ; Operations at the Alemany Farmers' and Flea Markets (100 Alemany); Providing Custodial and Engineering services for various City departments at over 60 different locations; Full service property management services to over 5,000,000 square feet of city-owned offices, including City Hall, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 25 Van Ness, 49 South Van Ness, Public Safety Building (San Francisco Police Headquarters), Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the Hall of Justice. 

The Assistant Director (aka Deputy Managing Director of the Real Estate Division) assists the Director of Property as provided under Chapter 23 of the Administrative Code and is charged with administration, management and supervising the division’s  operations; developing, coordinating, originating and executing policies and procedures; representing and acting on behalf of the Real Estate Division at the Board of Supervisors, with City officials, other department directors, public representative groups, and other legislative bodies; works with finance and accounting staff on the division’s budget and staffing; is the point of contact for all Human Resource matters including developing job classifications, tests, interview questions, disciplinary and attendance matters; prepares mandatory reports as requested; assists with review of legislation; assists with disaster and emergency prepareparedness;  oversees managers and operation of  the Alemany Farmers Market; and contract management. The Assistant Director assists and manages the administration of   over 100 City leases for an annual rent budget over $44 million, pertaining to several million square feet of rentable area.  Primary duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Acting as Director of Property during Director’s absences with authorities as set forth in the Administrative Code Chapter 23 

• Assists the Director with supervision of the Real Estate Division’s Campus Managers, building property managers, Custodial Manager, contracts manager, and administrative staff.  

• Developing, coordinating, originating and executing policies, and procedures and assisting in the overall administration of the Real Estate Division. 

• Managing RED’s budget, contracts (both Chapter 6 and Chapter 21), and human resources. 

• Assists with transactions/special projects as necessary. 

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree, with course work in real estate, business, law, public administration or related field; AND 

EXPERIENCE: Seven years of progressively responsible real property appraisal, transaction negotiation experience and/or property management experience, including three years of responsible supervisory experiences, preferably experience managing high profile building or portfolio with significant public access and use. 

SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience.  One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Possession of an advanced degree (MA, MPP, JD or PhD) in public policy, public or business administration, law or finance  

• Managerial and administrative experience in a public sector agency 

• Proven collaboration and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with diverse people and partners 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Ability to think strategically and creatively 

• LEED certification(s) 

SECURITY CLEARANCES AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidate's suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include, but not limited to: applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination. 

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. 

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. 

Compensation: $171,678 - $219,154 annually 

How to Apply: 

• Your application MUST include a resume.  To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function. 

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time but not earlier than May 21, 2024. This position is open until filled. 

You may contact Lawlun Leung via email at lawlun.leung@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted. 

Right to Work: 

All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.  Please be informed that the Department of Technology will not sponsor visa applications/transfers. 

Helpful Information 

• Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)  

• Conviction History (http://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)  

• Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)   

• Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)   

• Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)  

• ADA Accommodation (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#applicantswithdisabilities)  

• Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)  

• Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)  

• Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies)  

• Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)  

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.