Utility Specialist – Water Quality Division WQD Burlingame, CA – SFPUC (5602) 163382

Project Name: Hazard Assessment Program

Project Description: Under the State of Californias new cross-connection control regulations the SFPUC must review all service connections (188000) to properties in San Francisco as well as the eight other water systems under SFPUCs control to evaluate potential hazards to the public drinking water distribution system arising from activities on user addition the new regulations require the installation of backflow prevention assemblies on about 4200 fire service connections and upgrading backflow protection on temporary connections to fire hydrants for miscellaneous uses such as construction. SFPUC has submitted a plan to the State Water Resources Control Board with deadlines for completing hazard assessments by 2049 ensuring backflow prevention assemblies on all dedicated fire services by 2044 and upgrading temporary protection on hydrants by mid-2027.              

Position Summary

Under direction of the Hazard Assessments Program Manager the Utility Specialist serves as the Technical Program Coordinator for the Water Quality Cross Connection Control (CCC) Program. This position contributes to the establishment and implementation of new regulatory requirements based on the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved SFPUC Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH).

The Cross Connection Control Program encompasses multiple program areas including Hazard Assessments Fire Cross Connection Regional Cross Connection and other related compliance initiatives. This role will perform program implementation develop coordination protocols and procedures implement tracking systems and manage the day-to-day logistics of program areas across the CCC program.

Work Location: 1657 Rollins Road Burlingame CA 94010

Schedule: Full-time Mon-Fri

*This position requires a valid drivers license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements coordination protocols workflows and documentation processes for the CCC Program in compliance with SWRCB CCCPH requirements.
• Establishes tracking systems dashboards and reporting templates to monitor inspections costs schedules and compliance metrics.
• Conducts research using internal databases GIS systems spreadsheets field reports and photos to compile baseline data on service connection characteristics and assess cross-connection hazards.
• Coordinates daily program activities with field staff contractors customers and other City departments serving as a liaison to ensure smooth communication scheduling and execution of program tasks.
• Coordinates with contractors and consultants to ensure field activities align with approved scopes of work schedules and Cross Connection Control program requirements.
• Prepares program reports dashboards and documentation for Program Manager review highlighting trends risks and lessons learned.
• Develops procedures reference materials and recommendations to improve program effectiveness and inform future implementation.
• Conducts field coordination and site visits (as needed) to support hazard assessments inspection activities and validation of program data.
• Provides technical support for Hazard Assessment Program initiatives including compliance studies analytical tasks and administrative support.
• Performs other project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

These minimum qualifications establish the education training experience special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated in the job ad.

Education:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major coursework in Law Engineering Environmental Studies Natural Resources Computer Science Business Administration Mathematics Statistics Economics or other field related to the utility business; AND

Experience:

2. Four years of verifiable journey-level work experience in one or more of the following areas: planning scheduling cost estimating and resource projecting for mid to large scale projects; water supply/infrastructure management and planning; power operations planning and scheduling; analysis interpretation and application of utility contracts and regulations in either water power (electric and/or natural gas) telecommunications or a wastewater/clean water program; utility market and environmental analysis and planning; power supply and transmission rates and contracts; generation transmission or distribution planning and design; or long-term utility systems planning.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Please make sure your application clearly demonstrates exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications 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.

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:  applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees or education from Non-Accredited Schools please visit How to Verify Education Requirements

Experience claimed in self-employment will only be considered if supported by evidence of earnings and duties comparable to this position. Copies of income tax papers listing occupation and total earnings will be required to document self-employment.

Applications without listed duties will not be considered. 

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.

Note: Falsifying ones 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.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time