• Application Opening: 9/28/2022
• Application Filing Deadline: 10/12/2022
• Annual Salary: $ 91,910 - $ 129,402
• Recruitment ID: RTF0126202-01081633 (126203)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)
This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
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.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Under general supervision, performs laboratory analytical tasks and professional duties to evaluate water, wastewater, and recycled water to determine compliance with state regulations; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses using a variety of laboratory instruments and wet chemistry techniques; keeps detailed and accurate analytical records; uses a laboratory information management system to track, control and report analytical data to variety of water quality clients; conforms to laboratory safe practices; assists bureau and laboratory personnel as necessary to achieve the goals of the department.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates projects with the external clients and internal clients while ensuring customer satisfaction. 

2. Coordinates, prepares, and performs physical and chemical analysis of recycled water, drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, and a variety of environmental matrices using EPA and Standard Methods approved methodology to determine compliance with regulatory agencies.

3. Coordinates, prepares, and performs quantitative and qualitative on inorganic constituents using EPA or Standard Methods approved tests utilizing segmented flow-injection analysis instrument, spectrophotometer, catalytic oxidation combustion instrument, and other related instrumentation.

4. Coordinates, prepares, and performs quantitative and qualitative wet chemistry analysis using EPA or Standard Methods approved methods for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Cyanide, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Solids, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Ammonia, Nitrate+Nitrite, Conductivity, Alkalinity, pH, Chloride, Chlorine Residual, and other related wet chemistry analysis.

5. Implements QA/QC and related TNI requirements as instructed by Laboratory Quality Assurance related to reagent and standard tracking, equipment calibrations, equipment maintenance tracking, and related items. Reviews and updates Standard Operating Procedures via laboratory workflow management system (Qualtrax) and submits revisions to be reviewed by Supervising Chemist, Quality Manager, and/or Laboratory Manager.

6. Completes Demonstration of Capabilities, ethics and other trainings prior as part of the Laboratory Quality Program.

7. Maintains detailed and accurate instrumental and analytical records; prepares updated control charts and method detection level determination for regularly scheduled water and wastewater analyses. 

8. Receives samples, create batches, and perform analyses according to ELAP approved Field of Accreditation; enters data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and may review data generated by peers.

9. Troubleshoots and diagnoses rudimentary problems with analytical methods and laboratory instruments/equipment. Performs routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment. Clean, calibrate and otherwise maintain delicate laboratory instrument.

10. Initiates corrective action when issues arise and require improvement.

11. Observes all safety procedures and protocols. Attends all Laboratory Safety training.

12. Interprets and summarizes data collected from analytical testing; summarizes quality assurance data in report form; prepares oral and written reports of analytical activities. 

13. Train technicians and other Chemists in proper laboratory technique, chemical theory, analytical instrumentation use and maintenance, reagent preparation, and data entry and interpretation.

14. Maintain a clean and organize work area.

15. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Management.

16. Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and materials to ensure analysis is not delayed.

Working Condition:

The incumbent may be required to work on Saturday and Sunday as needed. 

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

Education:

• Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related science.

License and Certification:

• Possession of a current valid California driver's license

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

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

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.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

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
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

 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.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Human Resources Analyst, Brandon Bradley, by [email protected].

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.