Director, Treasure Development Authority Office City Administrator

Overview

Company Description

Work Location: 39 Treasure Island Road, San Francisco, CA, USA

Position Status: Full-time

Job Code and

Title:

0942 Director of Treasure Island Development Authority

Compensation information: $101.2875 - $129.2375 (hourly) / $210,678 and $268,814 (annually) (Range

A)

Working Arrangement: TIDA offers a hybrid work schedule, with administrative staff generally working from home one day per week.

Fill Type: Permanent Exempt:
This is an Exempt position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.104. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Job Announcement Posting Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Job Announcement Deadline: Apply Immediately. This recruitment is considered open until filled, though candidates are encouraged to express interest early in the process. For first consideration, please submit your application by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The Office of the City Administrator’s Mission and Vision

Our vision is to lead the nation in public administration and to enable City departments to effectively deliver critical public services. We aim to help the city run better, to connect San Francisco residents and constituents to the vital public services they seek, and to create a meaningful and diverse work culture that is the place of choice for people who are invested in a career in public service.

To learn more about our departments, divisions, and programs, see the City Administrator page .

We are committed to ensuring that the City's services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion.

We are also committed to ensuring that we have a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, training, and development for all employees, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

About TIDA and the Development Program on Treasure Island

TIDA is an agency under the Office of the City Administrator. It has an operating budget of roughly $35 million, with an active headcount of 13 employees.

For more information, please visit the City and County of San Francisco Treasure Island Development Authority page. (Website: sf.gov/departments/city-administrator/treasure-island-development-authority)

The Office of the City Administrator seeks a visionary, innovative and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in large-scale urban development, public-private partnerships and community engagement to serve as the next TIDA Director.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and strategic leader capable of managing a complex, multi-stakeholder redevelopment program and working with all stakeholders toward successful project delivery and ongoing operational oversight. They will possess expertise in project and fiscal management, urban planning, sustainability, intergovernmental collaboration and environmental stewardship. They are also particularly skilled in anticipating and navigating areas of potential conflict or concern;

surfacing issues for resolution or action to expedite program delivery and avoid delays. They recognize opportunities to enhance program economic prospects, community benefits or project outcomes and are effective at marshalling resources and partnerships to seize these opportunities.

Under general direction of the City Administrator, the TIDA Director is directly responsible for planning, managing, and directing Island operations and all activities related to the transfer and development of the formal naval base. The Director also works closely with the TIDA Board of Directors, which guides policy decisions critical to the Island’s future.

The Director’s…