Exempt to Permanent - Illustrator And Art Designer (5320) - Citywide (159694)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is an exempt to permanent position in accordance with

CLASS-BASED TEST (CBT)

Civil Service Rules.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS RESTRICTED 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 5320 Illustrator And Art Designer classification and only those who meet this requirement will be placed on the eligible list for consideration of future permanent position.

Application Opening :

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Application Filing Deadline :

Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM (PT)

Compensation :

$99,924 - $120,692 annually

Recruitment ID :

ETP-5320-159694 / RTF0160913-01131358

Appointment Type :

Permanent Civil Service

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at 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 heightening 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. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in various professional jobs in a diverse array of services such as maintaining City streets & parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs specialized manual and / or desktop-published illustrating and art work in connection with the preparation of presentation drawings, publications, public information releases and similar media; and performs related duties as required.

Major, Important, and Essential Duties

Prepares a wide variety of graphs, charts and maps to illustrate and provide comparative information on proposed projects and projects under construction; prepares and designs the format, page layouts and typography and executes various types of plain and color art work for a variety of publications.

Paints and draws illustrations for use of publicity releases; prepares a variety of illustrations for inclusion in departmental reports.

Does artistic hand lettering and embossing; arranges displays of photographs and drawings for publicity; produces desktop lettering and designs; designs and executes exhibit panels of special projects.

May be assigned to drafting work in connection with the preparation of construction and landscape drawings and plans.

May set type for small printing press or be assigned to drafting and map work.

Takes a variety of photographs to illustrate various projects in reports and displays.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be a Current Exempt Employee in Class 5320 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in category 16, 17 or 18 with no break in service.

Special Requirements :

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

Verification of Experience and / or Education :

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at :

Please review the information on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience / Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

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

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

1.

Job Application :

Application 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 application or preliminary questionnaire.

2.

Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%)

During the application process, applicants will be prompted to complete a questionnaire as part of the online employment process. 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.

Important :

Please answer the questionnaire thoroughly, even if the information is already included in your application or resume.

Ranking Based on Verified Exempt In-Class Service Duration :

Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their Exempt City service in the 5320 Illustrator And Art Designer 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.

NOTE :

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process. The department may administer additional position‑specific selection procedures to make the final hiring decision.

Eligible List / Score Report :

A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A 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 selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

Duration of Eligible List :

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification :

The certification rule for this selection process will be "Rule of the List".

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online portal. Visit Career with Purpose – City and County of San Francisco and begin the application process.

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 the information on your application is complete and accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission.

Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes.

Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied.

Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com 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.

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 ]

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

Additional Information

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

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Raquel Knighten, at Raquel.Knighten@sfdpw.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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