San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.

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

Project Name: Power and Water GIS Layer Project

Position Description:

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking an experienced, outgoing, and motivated business analyst to provide functional and technical support for Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP) GIS. Under general direction of the HHWP Chief Surveyor, the Analyst will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing data using ESRI software. The candidate should be well versed in the ArcGIS suite of software and have some experience in python or a similar language. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining GIS datasets using ESRI software.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and keep current HHWP GIS base data, incorporating information from various sources.
• Maintain underground service alert data, service areas, and work with crafts to field mark, manage tickets via USA North WebTMS interface.
• Ensure GIS support for current mission critical programs such as Power Transmission / Distribution, Pipeline, underground service alert (USA), emergency response, asset management, right of way, monitoring, roads / bridges.
• Reconcile GIS asset data with other information systems such as Maximo.
• Help develop GIS policies and procedures, and train end users.
• Process LIDAR data to create DEM’s, extract planimetric data, and update GIS features.
• Create UAV procedures to safely operate within PUC controlled areas.
• Process UAV data and work with staff to produce requested deliverables.
• Perform GIS analysis and create GIS products using ESRI based software.
• Incorporate data in a variety of data formats including DWG, KML, and ESRI Geodatabases to develop products for use on multiple platforms including ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and Google Earth.
• Create scripts/models to automate the process of converting data layers to and from ESRI geodatabase format.
• Provide GIS support for projects when needed. This includes creating maps, providing statistical summaries, and responding to data requests.
• Class 1052 IS Business Analyst performs other related duties as required.

Reporting Location:

• 1 Moccasin Trail, Moccasin, California 95347

Nature of Work:

Full-time, usually Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. However, this position will require applicant to be available to work weekends and holidays whenever necessary.

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

Education:

An associate degree in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units [i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in computer science or a closely-related field].

Experience:

One (1) year in the information systems field, including technical support, content management, administration of network applications or system analysis.

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units / forty-five (45) quarter units with a minimum of 10 semester / 15 quarter units in computer science or a closely related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Possession of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Geography, Earth Science, Natural Resources, Engineering, Computer Science or a related with major coursework in geographic information systems
• Extensive experience with ArcGIS suite of tools including ArcGIS Desktop and extensions, ArcGIS pro, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE / ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience working with GIS for a water and/or power utility.
• Piloting and using Drones for collecting GIS data and inspections.

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.

If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Verification of required work experience typically must be on the employer’s letterhead and must include the applicant’s name, job title, description of job duties, dates of employment, hours per week, and signature of the employer, supervisor, or appropriate representative. 

Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. CCSF employees will not receive credit for experience obtained outside of their classification unless recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Rule 110.9.1/111A.11.2.

Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license, and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.

Verification of required valid licensure/certification typically must be a photocopy of the license/certificate including the name of the issuing agency as well as the name of the license/certificate holder, license/certificate number, and expiration date.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that are expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening:  Friday, October 1, 2021
• Application Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2021
• Compensation Range: 1052 IS Business Analyst Classification
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), Full Time – appointment not to exceed three (3) years – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

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

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Brandon Bradley at [email protected].

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director