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Provisional to Permanent – Heavy Equipment Operations Assistant Supervisor (7108) - Citywide (168818)
San Francisco, CA, US · On-site · Full-time · Public Works
$129K – $157K
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About the role
THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY. 
This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 7108 Heavy Equipment Operations Assistant Supervisor classification. 
Application Opening: Friday, November 6, 2026 
Application Deadline: The final day to apply is Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (P.S.T)
Salary Range: $128,908 - $156,676 Annually 
Recruitment ID: PTP-7108-168818 / RTF0168817-01128020
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Under general supervision, plans, assigns, supervises and recommends on the work performed by a number of work crews engaged in a variety of projects relating to roads, paths, excavations or other similar construction; performs 'related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: Explaining and carrying out approved construction methods and procedures relative to the activities of labor crews used in conjunction with a variety of heavy equipment; making regular contacts with other supervisory personnel of the department; maintaining detailed records of the assignment of personnel and usage of equipment as well as records of materials, supplies and equipment used.
MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES 
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. 
1. Assigns men to various work crews engaged in construction, repair and/or grounds maintenance at a facility of the Recreation and Park Department; dispatches equipment, operators and drivers as required.
2. May lay out the work performed by work crews in earth-moving, excavating or other heavy construction or maintenance projects; may recommend on the use of heavy equipment engaged in these operations.
3. Keeps records of time worked by crews and by equipment operators; requisitions materials; and initiates repairs to equipment when necessary.
4. Assures that necessary safety precautions are observed in all operations; inspects proposed projects and recommends on methods to be employed in accomplishing the work.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Must be a Current Provisional Employee in Class 7108 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 7108. 
AND
 
- Requires completion of high school, supplemented by three (3) years of responsible experience in the operation of a variety of heavy road construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions. 
Verification of Experience and/or Education:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  
 
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 https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/. 
Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.  
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 a lower score. 
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.
Selection Procedures/Examination Requirements: 
1. Job Application: Application must fully complete the job application for this recruitment on the City and County of San Francisco’s website. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the application or preliminary questionnaire.  
 
2. Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%): 
During the application process, applicants will be prompted to complete a questionnaire as part of the online employment process.  
It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. 
Important: Please answer the questionnaire thoroughly, even if the information is already included in your application or resume. 
Ranking Based on Verified Provisional In-Class Service Duration:
Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their Provisional City service in the 7108 - Heavy Equipment Operations Assistant Supervisor class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.
NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make the 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. 
Duration of Eligible List: 
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 the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
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. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission. 
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview  
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Veterans Preference
- Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity StatementWhere to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.  
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. 
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. 
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] 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, you may contact Kristi Sevilla at [email protected]. Recruitment ID: PTP-7108-168818
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.