Open until filled. Receipt of applications may close at anytime. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
As part of the Airport Commission’s commitment to provide qualified candidates with valuable work experience in a variety of operational administrative capacities, the Airport Commission is continuing its Management Intern Program began in 1998.  This program provides comprehensive exposure to airport operations and can be extremely beneficial in preparing for a career in airport management or business planning for public government and transportation entities.  One position will include assignment with the Planning division of SFO.  In addition to learning about SFO’s organizational structure and its management culture, trainees will be expected to assist management and staff in performing certain regular tasks and special projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Full-Time, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.   This position may require occasional work during evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Master’s Degree awarded 2004 to June 30, 2009 in one of the following subjects:  Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, or related field.  Applicants failing to meet the requirement by the stipulated date will be subject to separation from employment.

HOW TO APPLY: 
Interested applicants must upload all of the supporting documents to www.jobaps.com/sf.
1. Letter of interest outlining skills, background experience and training related to the position. (Select Upload attachment” button and upload to “letter of interest” option)
2. Comprehensive resume (copy and paste when prompted)
3. Position Paper on the following topic. (Position Paper should be no longer than three typed, double spaced pages) (Select “Upload attachment” button and upload to “writing sample” option)

POSITION PAPER TOPIC:
The volatility and unpredictability of the aviation industry has serious consequences for airlines and airport operators. Changes in airline network strategies, airline bankruptcies, mergers and takeovers, sudden increases in fuel prices, and downturns in the national and global economy can leave airports with fewer passengers and with less air service.  In such turbulent market environment, the traditional approach to airport planning no longer works.  The “build it and they will come” principle of traditional airport planning belongs to the past. So, as airport planners face increasingly volatile traffic and the associated difficulties inadequately forecast traffic demand, they are under pressure to deliver a financially feasible and economically efficient plan.  This is particularly true when an Airport has to develop a new terminal facility or extensively retrofit an existing one.

SFO is in the process of planning for the redevelopment of Terminal 1, one of its two existing domestic terminals. Despite both national and regional trends in declining air traffic, more than 37 million passengers passed through SFO’s gates in 2008, marking an increase of 4.8% from 2007.  The majority of the growth for SFO came in the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) domestic market where strong growth and expansion of service by both Southwest Airlines and Virgin America helped propel SFO’s domestic enplanements by 6.4%.

Given the unpredictability of LCC traffic and the decline in traffic experienced at SFO by legacy carriers on both domestic and international routes, what advice would you give to SFO planners as they start planning for a new facility that would replace the existing Terminal 1?  

File immediately.  Applications will be available beginning Friday, February 20, 2009.  This recruitment process will be continuous and remain opened until position is filled.  Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process.  Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.

* Click and select 9910 Public Service Trainee (PEX-9910- 055375)
* Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
* Click on “I am a New User”
* Follow instructions given on the screen

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Vicky Lei at (650) 821-2022, or via email at Vicky.lei@flysfo.com.
 
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, One South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco and at San Francisco Airport Commission Human Resources, 710 N. McDonnell Road, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94128 for use by the public to apply for City jobs.  The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

VERIFICATION:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience, education and training, license, etc. at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process.  A copy of the diploma or transcripts must be submitted to verify the education requirement when requested.  Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be on the employer’s letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer.  City employment must be verified by submitting a performance evaluation in lieu of other verification.  City and county employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed.  Credit for experience obtained outside the employee’s class will only be allowed if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Services Commission Rules.  Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above.  Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.  Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain.  Waiver requests will not automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Screening of Applications:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience and education. Additional mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidate’s qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process.

Oral/Performance Examination:
Candidates will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job related areas. Candidates may be required to perform a written exercise as part of the oral/performance.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission whose job duties require unescorted Air Operations Area (AOA) access or sterile area access will be required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and will be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.  Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination.  Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Selection Procedures Notes:
Candidates must pass each part of the selection procedure.

General Notes:
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Persons filing electronically should make copies of their documents before submitting them.  Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned. Hiring department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date. 
2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone at 650-821-2022, or if hearing impaired at (650) 821-2323 (TDD), or in writing at San Francisco Airport Commission
Human Resources, Class 9910 MIP, P.O. Box 8097, San Francisco, CA 94128 as soon as possible.
3. All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.  The City will not sponsor any H1B visas.

Issued: 2/20/2009
Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director
Department of Human Resources
Announcement # 055375
Airport/VL/ 650-821-2022
One South Van Ness Avenue * San Francisco * CA * (415) 557-4800 *