Description:
The Executive Director is appointed by and reports to a five-member independent Commission. The Executive Director shall be the department’s chief executive and shall have all the duties and powers set forth in the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco and shall serve as the administrator and parliamentarian to the Commission. Responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):
- Administration and direction of policies, programs, and activities related to the administration and enforcement of ethics-related laws and regulations, including Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance and related campaign laws, Campaign Consultant Ordinance, Lobbyist Ordinance, Government Ethics Ordinance, San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, and Whistleblower Ordinance;
- Functions as the Department Head and is responsible for the management and administration of the Commission staff;
- Develops and implements policies, programs, and procedures to fulfill the Commission’s mandates;
- Leads the department’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
- Oversees recruitment, hiring, training, and professional development of staff;
- Develops best practices for department’s programs and operations;
- Determines the department’s budget needs and works with staff to propose and manage its annual budget;
- Develops recommendations and advises Commission members regarding laws, policies, and activities;
- Oversees the filing of disclosure statements required under laws regulating campaign finance, conflict of interest, campaign consultants, and lobbyists; preparation of advice and opinions regarding laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction; audits for compliance with those laws; investigations and enforcement of those laws; and development of educational programs and materials;
- Responds to inquiries from the media, public officials, other government agencies, and the general public;
- Prepares press releases and presents reports and testimony to the Board of Supervisors;
- Represents Commission at conferences, hearings, inter-departmental committees, and task forces; and
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is committed to advancing public trust and can strengthen the Commission’s work in ensuring an accountable and transparent City government.
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least four (4) years of managerial experience with increasing responsibilities in government, administration or public policy organization (all of which must include supervisory experience).
Preferred:
- Strong background in campaign finance laws, governmental ethics, conflict of interest, lobbying laws, public information, and public meetings
- Strong political acumen with a thorough understanding of California Political Reform Act and other State and local ethics laws would be a plus.
- Strong leader, able to balance the need for collaboration while holding individuals accountable.
- Ability to push the Commission forward while building community trust.
- Unwavering integrity, be a fearless advocate for the communities of San Francisco, and be able to bring multiple parties with competing interests to an agreement.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to different audiences, be respectful of diverse thought and opinions, build meaningful relationships with City constituents, and help broaden the Commission’s outreach to underserved populations.
- Familiarity with government budgetary processes.