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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 5330 Graphics Supervisor classification.

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.

Application Opening: Friday, November 7th, 2025

Application Filing Deadline: This job will close no sooner than Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT)

Compensation: $104,286 - 126,828 annually (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=5330&setId=COMMN)

Recruitment ID: PTP-5330-155572

Under general direction, plans, organizes and coordinates a graphics and illustrator design unit; performs difficult illustrator and graphics design and drafting work; supervises a staff that may include illustrators, graphic designers and graphic aides; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

This is the supervising level class in the Graphic Artist series. It is distinguished from the 5320 Graphic Artist in that it supervises graphic artists and related classes.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises graphic artists and related staff.

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. They are not intended to be an inclusive list.

+ Create original graphics and illustration projects that may include brochures, graphs, charts, maps, signage, large format displays, and web design using MacIntosh and personal computers and various output equipment for production.

+ Meet with departmental personnel, consultants and outside agencies to discuss their illustrator and graphic needs; and develop options and concepts for clients.

+ Keep abreast of new technology and trends and advise management of new software and hardware and other peripheral needs that will enhance the creativity, quality and efficiency of the design unit.

+ Analyze needs and expenditures of the graphic design unit and make recommendations for the unit's annual budget.

+ Maintain a sufficient supply of inventory and materials that will ensure the ability of the unit to meet the needs of its clients.

+ Supervise, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel in a graphics unit; follow-up to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner; and enforce all City and departmental rules and regulations.

+ Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and maintain a safe working environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

+ Must be a current Provisional Employee in Class 5330 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 5330 with no break in service.

+ Experience: Six years of professional experience in illustration and graphic art design, including web design.

+ License and Certification: Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Substitution: An Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in graphic art or design may substitute for two years of the above experience; 30 semester units/45 quarter units may substitute for one year of experience.

Verification:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/#:~:text=Employment%20Applications%20and%20Minimum%20Qualifications)  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/.

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.

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

+ Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application for this recruitment on City and County of San Francisco’s website. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.

+ Preliminary Questionnaire – Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) – During the online application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. The Preliminary Questionnaire will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment. Your responses to the preliminary questionnaire will be used to determine whether you qualify to be placed on this recruitment’s eligible list.

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 5330 Graphics 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 of 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 qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A 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 selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because 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 six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Where 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 (https://www.sf.gov/city-career-center) , 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.

Note:

1. Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after you’ve applied.

2. Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example: Samuel (Sam) Jackson

3. Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied to on our website.

4. Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.

5. Upon successful submission of your application, applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. Keep this email for your records. If you do not receive the confirmation email, your application was not submitted successfully and you will need to resubmit.

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 (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

Conviction History (https://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://careers.sf.gov/accommodations/)

Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference)

Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#senioritycredit)

Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#identification)

Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#copies)

Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#diversitystatement)

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please get in touch with the exam analyst, Reshma Shelke, at [email protected].

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.