• Application Opening: 05/10/2024

• Application Filing Deadline: 05/31/2024

• Annual Salary: $159,874 - $194,402 (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=7134)  

• Recruitment ID: Eligible List ID – 118442, RTF Code ID -REF37435H

• This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

WHO ARE WE?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (https://youtu.be/inc4CF4VKFE)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.org/.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

ABOUT CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s City Distribution Division (Water Department) is responsible for directing approximately 322 employees in the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system within the City and County of San Francisco. These activities include, but are not limited to: operating and maintaining 28 pump stations, 11 reservoirs, 13 storage tanks, and 19 regulators, as well as other ancillary appurtenances and equipment; installing, repairing and maintaining over one thousand miles of water distribution mains including service connections and meters; four water systems comprised of the Potable, Emergency Fire Water System (EFWS), Recycled and Groundwater;  engineering and designing new main and feeder extensions; managing over 1,000 acres of city owned property and rights-of-ways; and responding to all two-alarm or greater fires to assist the Fire Department in maintaining adequate water volume and consistent pressure while fighting fires.

Under general direction from the Operations Manager of the City Distribution Division (CDD), the Water Construction & Maintenance Superintendent exercises supervision of the activities of second level supervisors and subordinate personnel engaged in operation, inspection, maintenance, field testing, repairs and installation of the City Distribution System pipelines, related appurtenances, the Emergency Fire Water System (EFWS), Recycled and Groundwater Systems. The Water Construction & Maintenance Superintendent directly supervises class 7284 Utility Plumber Supervisor II(s) and other subordinate staff.

The essential job functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Plans and directs the operations and personnel of the services and EFWS section and the main pipe line section, including general foremen, foremen, and a number of field crews engaged in keeping the distribution main lines and consumer services in good working order; organizes and supervises the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of mains, domestic and fire services, meters, valves, fittings and other appurtenances.

• Responsible for the maintenance of in-city distribution reservoirs and water storage facilities.

• Oversees response to water emergencies and corrective and preventive maintenance of fire suppression assets.

• Sets priorities for construction and maintenance projects; establishes work goals and priorities; develops, implements and communicates new and existing protocols, regulatory compliance measures, and standard operating procedures.         

• Inspects and checks routine reports of construction and maintenance work accomplished to insure proper recommendation and quality in accordance with department specifications procedures and requirements.

• Recommends and implements division goals and objectives, establishes performance standards and priorities for system maintenance activities, implements related policies and procedures and makes recommendations to superiors for improvements in maintenance activities, policies and procedures.

• Directs, supervises and develops subordinate personnel to assure their productivity, competency, professional growth and job satisfaction.                

• Plans and manages the development and training of subordinate staff to ensure safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance and an increased understanding of the facilities and operations of the Auxiliary Fire Fighting System, Ground Water System, and Potable City Distribution System.             

• Interviews and hires new staff; prioritizes, assigns and reviews work, approves time off and leave requests, prepares and reviews employee performance evaluations.

• Class 7134 Water Construction and Maintenance Superintendent performs other related duties as required.

Nature of Work: Sustains physical effort, such as standing or walking for prolonged periods, lifts heavy/imbedded manhole covers weighing in excess of 75 lbs., has great manual dexterity, wears respiratory protection equipment, has frequent exposure to potential hazards and exposure to inclement weather, working above water, working in small, confined spaces or at great heights. Incumbent may be required to work on all shifts, respond to emergencies on a 24-hour on-call basis, and work alone or with a crew.

If you are interested in this job, we are looking for people that have the following minimum qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of experience in the metal trades industry, preferably in a large water or public works organization, of which at least three (3) years shall have been in an important supervisory capacity over field construction, installation, maintenance; AND

• Possession of a current Grade IV Water Distribution Water Operator Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services; AND

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

Note: Possession of a Grade V Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Five (5) or more years of supervisory capacity over field construction, installation, repairs, and maintenance.

• Experience with construction of appurtenances using plans and specification drawings, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

• Experience with directing several field crews in performing maintenance, repairs, disinfections, and inspections of distribution pipelines.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and convey information verbally and in writing, and ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Basic understanding of a CMMS and preventive maintenance program.

• General knowledge of general construction, operation, and maintenance requirements of a large water distribution system and practical knowledge of hydraulic engineering.

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 https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

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:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Examination (Weight 100%)

The Supplemental Questionnaire is an exam and contents will be evaluated and scored. The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire Exam is to evaluate the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that candidates possess in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for this position. These may include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of the general construction, operation and maintenance requirements of large water works distribution systems.

• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering.

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications. effectively convey information verbally and explain complex ideas clearly; and supervise subordinate employees.

• Ability to organize and direct a number of field crews in performing important installation, maintenance and repair operations.         

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, and correspondence.            

• Ability to supervise subordinate employees, provide training, and complete performance reports.

Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles when directed by the Human Resources Director. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

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 twelve months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf.

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 https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .

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 (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

• Conviction History

• Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)  

• Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)  

• Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

• ADA Accommodation

• Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)

• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

• Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ 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).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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.

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Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the David Jung at DJung@sfwater.org.

Please note: all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.