9236-Airport Ground Transportation Technician - SFO (Eligible list #165028)

Company Description This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Application Opening: 7/7/26 Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00 PM (PDT) on 7/14/26 and may close any time thereafter. Compensation: $76,414 to $92,742 Annually Recruitment ID: PBT-9236-165028 Working at SFO: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines. SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law. Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads. Job Description Under general supervision, the Airport Ground Transportation Technician supports the Airport Ground Transportation Program by assisting customers with permits, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and performing a variety of administrative and financial tasks. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide customer service by assisting applicants, permit holders, and the public, in person, by phone and via email. Provide guidance on the Airport Ground Transportation permit process and the use of the Ground Transportation Management system (GTMS). Enforce Ground Transportation Program procedures to prevent unauthorized permits, conduct field observations to ensure compliance with passenger pick-up and drop-off regulations and service standards, and respond to and support investigations related to non-compliant activities. Maintain accurate financial and administrative records by posting, adjusting, and reconciling transactions, including deposits, expenditures, allocations, fees and fines. Review and process permit applications in GTMS to ensure completeness and compliance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as Airport rules and regulations. Prepare and maintain reports, records and supporting documentation related to program operations, compliance activities, and investigations using applicable software. Calculate, collect, and track applicable fees and penalties, such as trip fees, administrative fines, late fees and permit-related charges, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience working in a high volume office environment, including at least one (1) year of experience in permit processing. Experience must have included preparing and maintaining a wide variety of documents and reports, public contact, checking and reviewing documents for completeness, data entry and performing mathematical computations. Working as a sales clerk or restaurant help does not qualify.

Substitution: A recognized clerical training program of 240 hours or the equivalent of 15 semester units in graded clerical college units may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience. Desirable Qualifications The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to hiring. Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial recordkeeping, including posting transactions, reconciliation, and fee/penalty calculations. Two (2) or more years of high-volume customer service experience (e.g., call center or customer-facing office) assisting diverse customers in person, by phone, and email, and explaining complex procedures and regulations. Two (2) or more years of experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, using spreadsheets to track data, calculate fees, and maintain financial or program records. One (1) or more years of experience in transportation permitting or regulatory compliance (e.g., DMV or CPUC), including application review and support for compliance or field investigations. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Verification of Experience and/or Education 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. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. 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 lower scores. Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%) Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire (Behavioral Consistency Questionnaires). The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Note: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date, for the examinations. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may 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. Additional Information 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. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. To find Departments which use this classification, please see Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of The List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions. 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. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 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 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com). Recruiter Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Recruiter Vicky Lei at [email protected]. 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. Certification Rule: Rule of the List Exam Type: Position Based Test Work Hours: Regular Job Code and Title: 9236-Airport Ground Transportation Technician Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service Eligible List Type: Entrance Compensation: USD 76414 - USD 92742 - yearly