• Application Opening: December 30, 2021
• Application Filing Deadline: January 14, 2022
• Analyst Name:  Brandon Bradley
• Annual Salary: $122,954 - $149,422 (Effective January 8, 2022)

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. 

•    The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

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

Project Name: Water Quality Division Laboratories TNI Implementation  

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs analytical tasks and professional duties to evaluate source and receiving waters and distribution/transmission system water quality, water and wastewater plan operations and 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 a variety of water quality clients; conforms to laboratory safe practices; assists division and laboratory personnel as necessary to achieve the goals of the department. Chemist III is the advanced journey level of this job code series and is distinguished by its ability to function independently with little direction.  

There is currently one position at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Water Quality Division, Laboratory Section. This position provides overall general support to the Quality Assurance Program for five California State Water Resource Control Board’s (SWRCB) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accredited laboratories and the Water Quality Division Health and Safety Program. 

Essential Functions:

• Assists in establishing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring Quality Assurance (QA) related activities.
• Assists with planning, purchasing, reporting and monitoring the sample proficiency testing program.
• Tracks records pertaining to the Quality System including training records, document control, non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective actions, preventative actions.
• Knowledge of EPA methods and Standard Methods and established QA/QC protocols. 
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical and support instrumentation and associated calibrations and quality assurance/control procedures.
• Prepares reports, charts, and graphs as required.
• Ensures Quality Management System (QMS) documents and records are maintained in a retrievable fashion.
• Verifies/Validates data in databases such as laboratory information management system, learning management system, and accreditation management system.
• Coordinates and tracks supporting equipment (thermometers, weight sets, pipettors, etc.) calibration against established standards to meet regulatory standards. 
• Monitors and maintains calibration and equipment maintenance records to ensure traceability. 
• Assists and prepares CA ELAP applications, on-site assessments and responses for final review.
• Assists laboratory staff on corrective actions, root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Reviews and develops sampling plans, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Conducts data integrity reviews.
• Supports analytical data review.
• Performs mathematical calculations as related to laboratory tests and analyses.
• Performs QA/QC statistical analysis using software tools. 
• Supports the annual management review process.
• Travels/rotates to the five accredited laboratories on a routine basis.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. 

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.

Education:

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

                                                                 AND

Experience: 

• Six (6) years verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, methods development and applied research in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 4-6 years’ experience working in an ELAP accredited laboratory.
• 3-4 years’ experience in with TNI (The NELAC Institute) Standards (2003, 2009, or 2016).
• 3-4 years’ experience in preparing/analyzing samples using EPA approved environmental analytical methods (Standard Methods, CFR Parts 136 and 141 methods, SW846 methods).
• 3-4 years’ experience using an accreditation management system such as Qualtrax, PowerDMS, etc.
• Proficient in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). 
• Advanced proficiency in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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
• 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 Human Resources Analyst, Brandon Bradley at [email protected].

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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.