Chief Operating Officer Deputy Director III; San Francisco Public Library
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94102, USA
Listing for:
City and County of San Francisco
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
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Management
Project & Program Management, Change Management, Operations Management, General Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Chief Operating Officer (0953 - Deputy Director III) - San Francisco Public Library
Chief Operating Officer (0953 - Deputy Director III) - San Francisco Public Library
Reporting to the City Librarian, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position is responsible for assisting the City Librarian in planning, evaluating, and directing the operations of major activities and functions of the Library. The focus of this position will be comprehensive planning and fiscal oversight of the organization's major support divisions including Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Research, Strategy & Analytics.
The essential job duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Oversees the organizational structure, policies and procedures, staff assignments, service levels, and administrative systems for the Library Support Divisions (Finance, Facilities, HR, IT, and Research, Strategy & Analytics) required to accomplish a department's mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner; directs the identification, evaluation, and implementation of service enhancements; leads change management and project management initiatives across assigned functional areas.Directs the development and implementation of division goals and work plans; manages the allocation of resources for optimal organizational performance.Performs a lead role in implementing the Library's strategic plan, capital plan, and development and maintenance of a comprehensive technology plan and organizational hiring plan.Consults with the Mayor/Mayor's staff regarding the activities of the functional area assigned and coordinates with other City departments in addressing service needs; may represent the Department before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media; serves as the department head in their absence.Directs the development and implementation of the capital and operational budget; leads data-informed budget and expenditure decisions for the Library; oversees fiscal activities to ensure expenditures adhere to the approved budget, meet compliance requirements, are fiscally prudent, and are in alignment with the department mission and strategic plan.Collaborates with members of the Library's executive management team to align strategic priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives that advance organizational goals.Oversees departmental participation in community benefit districts and centralized city service initiatives and/or multi-agency capital planning efforts.Provides analysis of legislative changes at various levels of government and coordinates local legislation with the Mayor and Board of Supervisors.Coordinates departmental audits, audit responses, and corrective action plans.Develops and implements policies, goals, and objectives, and ensures the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations for the department.The ideal candidate for the Chief Operating Officer is a strategic, mission-driven executive with a proven record of leading complex operations in a dynamic public service environment. They bring broad expertise across finance, facilities management and capital projects, human resources, information technology, strategic planning and/or continuous improvement initiatives. An adaptable, collaborative leader who balances long-term strategy with decisive action, navigate complex stakeholder relationships with diplomacy, and build strong partnerships across SFPL and City departments.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.
Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Urban Planning, Business Management, Computer Science, or a closely related field, AND 2.
Experience:
Five (5) years of managerial experience as a senior manager with oversight of at least one of the functional areas:
Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, or Human Resources, all of which must include supervision of staff.
Education Substitution:
Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted on the required education…
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