Cannabis Legislation Public Relations Manager Office City Administrator 9251 Jobs

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San Francisco is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, enriched by diverse communities, cultural attractions and natural beauty etched by the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and hilly terrain. It is a city that is at once steeped in history and open to new ideas – a city of innovation and hope. With 880,000 residents and a daytime population that swells north of 1.2 million, San Francisco is a formidable economic hub, with tourism, tech, life sciences and global business contributing to a booming economy. At the same time, thousands of small and locally-owned businesses, from restaurants to independent bookstores, are critical to the City’s economic vitality. San Francisco is a city rich with diverse neighborhoods, including the oldest and largest Chinatown in North America, the Castro that gave rise to the gay rights movement and the Mission that serves as the cultural hub of the City’s Latinx community. New mixed-use neighborhoods are growing from old industrial districts, highlighted by Treasure Island, Mission Bay, China Basin, and the Hunters Point Shipyard. Renowned for having the most artists and arts organizations per capita in the nation, the arts scene boasts everything from world-class opera, symphony and ballet and prominent museums to pop-up art galleries, experimental theater, and open-mic nights. Despite all the wonderful aspects of the City – and there are many – San Francisco, like major urban hubs throughout the United States, faces challenges fueled by economic disparities, racial divisions, climate change and substance use addictions. But with those challenges come opportunities to make a positive change through government action.

The City Administrator is the chief non-elected executive officer of the City and County of San Francisco. A City-chartered position, the City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors for a five-year term with no term limits. The City Administrator's role is broad and the office often leads on priority citywide initiatives on behalf of the Mayor or as directed through ordinance. Recent initiatives include the mass procurements and logistics for the recent COVID-19 emergency, guiding the creation of a new Department of Sanitation and Streets and negotiating the reauthorization of the City’s Tourism Improvement District which funds marketing and sales for San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry. In addition to these citywide initiatives, currently over 20 departments and divisions report directly to the City Administrator including: Resilience and Capital Planning, Real Estate, Treasure Island Development, Contract Administration and Contract Monitoring, Department of Technology, Digital and Data Services, Permit Center, 311, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Labor Standards, Convention Facilities, Medical Examiner, Office of Cannabis, Transgender Initiatives, Office of Disability, Risk Management, Grants for the Arts, Community Challenge Grants, Animal Care and Control, County Clerk, Entertainment Commission, City Hall, Fleet, Reprographic and Mail, and more.

Job Description

The Legislation and Public Relations Manager (SF Job Classification 9251) reports directly to the City Administrator. Under general direction, the role manages the legislative process and related public relations on behalf of the City Administrator’s Office. This manager would work with City Administrator leadership and senior management to develop, coordinate and execute the overall legislative priorities and strategies of the office. Persons in this role may represent the department before various agencies, including the Board of Supervisors, community groups, non-profit agencies, external stakeholders, and the media as needed. The manager may supervise professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

The following include some of the responsibilities of this position:

• Work closely with the City Administrator and City Administrator leadership team to develop and execute effective strategies for its legislative agenda;
• Independently organize, coordinate and create clear internal processes for the legislative process and related communications;
• Under general direction, monitor and work with City policymakers on the development of new programs/legislative requirement or on the amendments to existing legal mandates;
• Create or participate in the preparation and composition of publications and other documents such as press releases, legislative summaries, annual reports, presentations, etc.;
• Represent the City Administrator’s Office, including the City Administrator, to the media as well as before the Board of Supervisors, various community groups, non-profit agencies, and external stakeholders as needed;
• Supervise and coordinate the City Administrator’s Office response to sunshine or public records requests;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in public affairs, public/media relations, community relations, international relations, or a related field; AND
• Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or a field related to a department's business from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; AND
• Possession of a valid driver license.

Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and practices of effective public relations programs; diplomatic relations; public policy process, local/regional government and environmental issues; legislative process and procedures at local, state, and federal levels; public sector business and administrative practices; principles and techniques of event planning; departmental policies, procedures and operation.

Ability to: Work effectively with the public, governmental agencies, private companies, media, diplomats, and community organizations in a tactful, diplomatic manner; manage projects to achieve established goals; analyze and implement sensitive and difficult legislative and public relations programs.

Skill in: Technical writing and public speaking in public forums; organizing and performing analytical research; preparing clear, concise reports for specific needs and audiences; presenting information effectively and representing the department before the media, groups and organizations; interpersonal communication and negotiation skills for dealing effectively with a wide range of people and concerns as well as resolving public complaints.

Additional Information

Salary: $131,534 - $176,306 annually

Employment Type: Permanent Exempt

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Please contact Katelynn Luong at [email protected] with questions regarding this position or job posting.

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 vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

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