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This is a Promotional-Only recruitment in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current permanent civil service employees of the City and County of San Francisco working within the immediate lower-level classification, 1942 Assistant Materials Coordinator.

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- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
• Application Deadline- Application filing will close on or after September 10, 2026
• Salary:$146,016 - $177,528 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID:PRO-1944-168058

Under general direction, organizes, coordinates and analyzes needs related to the planning, acquisition and distribution of materials and equipment in a large department; develops materials planning and control systems; coordinates materials management activities including inventory control and interdepartmental improvements with the Purchasing Department as necessary; and performs related duties as required.

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.

• Manages the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of materials management systems, methods, procedures, and operational processes.      
• Coordinates materials procurement, purchasing, and contracting activities, including the development of solicitations, scopes of work, technical requirements, and monitoring of contract performance.                           
• Participates in the development, administration, and monitoring of budgets for materials, supplies, equipment, services, inventory, and department operations; monitors expenditures and assists with resource planning.                              
• Provides technical guidance and support to management and staff regarding materials management, purchasing, contracting, inventory control, and related procedures.                    
• Prepares and reviews reports, contract documents, procedures, memoranda, and other materials related to purchasing, contracting, inventory, and cost control activities.                   
• Coordinates and maintains working relationships with departmental staff, suppliers, other City departments, and external organizations regarding materials management, purchasing, and contracting activities.                             
• Plans, organizes, monitors, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; provides guidance, training, coaching, and performance feedback as needed.                          
• Evaluates materials management procedures and operations, identifies problems or inefficiencies, and develops and implements policies, procedures, and process improvements.                             
• Responds to urgent supply, inventory, or materials management needs during emergencies and other operational contingencies to ensure continuity of operations.                      
• In Department of Public Health, chairs Value Analysis Committee (VAC)  to evaluate product availability and quality and facilitate coordination among clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders.                             
• In Department of Public Health, coordinates contracting and purchasing activities through Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's)  

The 1944 Materials Coordinator also performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

1. Current Permanent Civil Service City Employee in class 1942 Assistant Materials Coordinator, who passed probation;* AND
2. EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, economics, industrial engineering or a related field; AND
3. EXPERIENCE: Five years of verifiable experience planning, developing, implementing and administering materials management systems. Such experience must have included cost analysis, budget preparation, management of automated inventory control systems as well as a minimum of three years supervising personnel engaged in inventory management, physical distribution or purchasing activities.

SUBSTITUTION: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Special Requirements:
Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

*Prior to appointment, permanent civil service employees must have passed probation in class 1942 Assistant Materials Coordinator. 

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.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:

1. Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
    
2. Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) - All candidates must complete the Training and Experience Assessment as part of the employment application.

Please answer the assessment carefully and thoroughly. 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. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the amount of training/education and experience above the minimum qualifications for the 1944 Materials Coordinator, 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.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of ListScores.

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. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 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 Statement

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.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Diane Zhou at [email protected] or (628) 271-6703.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

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.