Exempt to Permanent – Recruiter (1250) – Citywide (165444)

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is an Exempt to Permanent recruitment in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is only open to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 1250 Recruiter 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: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Application Deadline: Apply Immediately . Application filing will be open at least through Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PDT), and will close any time thereafter.
- Recruitment ID: ETP-1250-165444 / RTF0165443-01148819

Under general direction, the 1250 Recruiter coordinates, directs and conducts the recruitment activities for a department or large division which may include employer branding, networking, marketing campaigns, and developing partnerships.

Examples of important and essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

The Recruiter also performs other related duties as assigned in class 1250.

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

Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as a professional personnel analyst may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/ 45 quarter units equals one year).

Verification of Experience and/or Education

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education 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.

Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of the application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.

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.

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

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.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

- Job Application - Applicants 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 job application or preliminary questionnaire.
- Preliminary Questionnaire – Training and Experience Assessment (Weight: 100%) During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire 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 length of their exempt City service (in Category 16, 17, and/or 18) in the 1250 Recruiter 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.

Responsibilities

Identifies, assesses and engages a diverse pool of potential qualified candidates through proactive networking, internal/external partnerships, print, on-line and in-person recruitment techniques.; Develops and reviews recruitment plans and job announcements, makes presentations, screens and interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations.; Develops and manages employer branding and marketing campaigns.; Works closely with hiring managers to understand the hiring needs, collaborate on recruitment and hiring initiatives and inform the hiring managers on the progress of initiatives.; Researches and evaluates approaches and strategies to recruitment, develops, maintains and analyzes statistics on recruitment activities, summarizes research and statistical findings in written reports.

Requirements

Must be a Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1250 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1250 with no break in service, AND; Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, AND; Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable professional-level experience in recruitment.