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The Director of Public Affairs (0953 Deputy Director III) is a senior executive-level manager responsible for department-wide public affairs, communications, public records, and media strategy affecting multiple major divisions within DPH, including Population Health, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Administration.
Job Responsibility
Directs the development and implementation of department-wide public affairs, communications, and media strategies spanning multiple DPH divisions
Ensures alignment between public messaging, department priorities, and operational realities
Independently represents DPH on highly complex and sensitive public health issues affecting public safety, regulatory standing, and departmental credibility
Provides executive oversight of public records and disclosure functions, including coordination with designated custodians and legal partners
Coordinates and aligns senior executives across DPH
Sets department-wide priorities and sequencing of public-facing initiatives
Reinforces execution discipline through structured coordination
Leads media strategy and oversees all media relations for the department
Consults and coordinates with the Mayor's Office and Board of Supervisors on public health policy messaging
Represents the department before commissions, boards, committees, and federal, state, and local agencies
Leads public affairs and communications strategy during public health emergencies, regulatory actions, and other high-impact events
Ensures rapid, accurate, and coordinated communication and information disclosure
Directly supervises department-wide communications and public affairs functions and associated public records operations
Leads and supports subordinate managers
Develops, administers, and monitors budgets exceeding $5 million
Requirements
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of managerial experience in public affairs, communications, government affairs, media management, or a closely related field, all of which must include supervision of staff
Nice to have
Experience working in public-sector public affairs, preferably within a public health, homelessness, or healthcare system
Knowledge of City and County of San Francisco governmental structures and public health issues
Experience communicating complex legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues to the public