Notice: Exam Component Amendment 05.16.2022

• The exam component for this PBT Exam has been amended.  Qualified applicants will now be tested with an Oral Exam, weighted 100%.   
• All applicants who applied to the previous Job Ad posted January 18, 2022 -to February 04, 2022  AND were notified they qualified to move forward in the recruitment process DO NOT need to re-apply.
• All  applicants who did not qualify n the previous Job Ad posted January 18, 2022 to February 04, 2022, their qualifications will be reviewed again  to determine if they now meet the minimum qualifications of this job by the amended closing date stated below. 

Amended Job Ad Opening: Monday, May 16, 2022
Amended Job Ad Closing:  Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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Snap Shot of the Job

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is hiring for several Water And Power Maintenance Supervisor I (#7259) permanent positions.  If you are interested in becoming permanent  in this classification, you should apply to this job ad. 
 
Original Job Ad Opening: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Original Job Ad Closing:  Friday, February 04, 2022

• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service                
• Time Commitment: Full-Time 
• Work  Schedule:  Regular     
• Location:   Various SFPUC sites 
• Salary:  7259 Salary Grade   |  $89,752  to $109,070  annually 
• Health Benefits: Eligible Date of Hire 
• Recruiter: Arlena Winn, [email protected] 
• Job Description: See Below

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WHO WE ARE

We are the 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.

More About SFPUC: 
We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment.  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. As you explore career opportunities with us, download our career guide and learn about what you can expect during the hiring process. 

We Are An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: 
The City and County of San Francisco, "the City" 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. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 
The City's Department of Human Resources (DHR) is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging environment for the City and County of San Francisco , where all employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect. DHR’s mission is to use fair and equitable practices to hire, develop, support, and retain a highly-qualified workforce. The resources support and expand on the Mayor’s Executive Directive 18-02, "Ensuring a Diverse, Fair, and Inclusive City Workplace." 

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Under general supervision, the Water And Power Maintenance Supervisor I  is responsible for organizing and supervising the activities of subordinates in the maintenance and repair of utility waterworks property; supervises the maintenance of watershed grounds, lakes and reservoirs; directs a crew in inspecting pipelines, repairing leaks and packing expansion joints; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: Carrying out, interpreting and enforcing existing methods and procedures applicable to the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of waterworks property; efficient and safe utilization of tools and motorized equipment. Nature of work involves considerable sustained physical effort, walking and standing, including manual effort and dexterity, with frequent exposure to accident and health hazards and disagreeable elements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This positions' following essential duties include but are not limited to:

• 1. Supervises a group of workers in the maintenance and repair of roads, buildings, fences, bridges, trestles, dams, culverts, canals and flumes; directs roadway maintenance including grading, patching, and clearing rocks, slides and snow.

  2. Assigns workers In maintaining large areas of utility waterworks grounds by, clearing, burning and spraying weeds and brush; directs a crew in the dragging of lake bottoms to remove vegetation and burn same; directs chemical spraying operations on reservoirs; supervises the removal and topping of trees.

  3. Supervises a crew of laborers in inspecting main transmission pipelines, locating leaks, excavating areas around leaks, Installing leak plugs or bands and backfilling sites; directs the cleaning and packing of pipeline expansion joints; supervises the salvaging, of old pipes.

  4. Supervises workers in excavating for the installation of pipeline connections and meters; repairing air and flow off valves; applying protective coating to pipelines; making repairs to small diameter pipelines.

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified above are representative of the range of duties assigned to 7259 Water And Power Maintenance Supervisor I and are not intended to be an inclusive list.                                                   

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If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have the following minimum qualifications: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the Job Ad final closing date unless otherwise noted.

Qualify By:

License: 

Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

 AND

Education:

Requires completion of high school. 

 AND

Experience: 

Requires at least 8 years of experience in general construction or maintenance work. Of which, at least 2 years shall have been in a supervisory capacity;

Substitution: An equivalent combination of training and experience.

VERIFICATION:  Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information on how to verify experience and education can be found here:   verifyignhttp://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules.

Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations must be submitted.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work Note: 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

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Questions???? 
Contact the assigned Recruiter, Arlena  via email: [email protected]. 

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

AW, 01.18.2022 | Amended 05.16.2022  |  PBT-7259-098746   |   01074137, 01072695

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SELECTION PROCEDURES

Only candidates who demonstrate via the entire online application process that they meet the minimum qualifications of this position will advance in the selection process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying)  Applicants who apply to this job ad will be invited via the email provided in the applicant's application to complete an online questionnaire called the " Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire" (MQSQ) as part of the  application process. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's qualifications in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, training and license/certificate. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be initially used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Oral Examination (Weight: 100%) Candidates deemed qualified via the entire online application process,  will be invited to participate in an oral exam as part of the recruitment process. The Oral examination is designed to measure applicant’s relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, identified as critical for successful performance. These may include but are not limited to: a broad working knowledge of: Construction and maintenance methods and procedures; construction tools and heavy duty motorized equipment; industrial safety fundamentals of construction and maintenance work. Skill and Ability to assign, lay out and supervise the work of maintenance crews; interpret and explain to subordinates detailed oral and written instructions, including blueprints. 

Note: The exam component was amended on May 16, 2022 from a Supplemental Questionnaire, weighted 100% to an Oral Examination, weighted 100%. 

All responses to the Oral Examination are subject to verification and must be consistent with the information provided in your application.

Passing Score: Candidates must obtain a passing score on  the Oral Examination in order to be placed on the eligible list (score report) for positions in this job class.

Notices to Candidates; Qualified candidates will be sent notices via email for completion prior to the creation of the score report ("eligible list"). Each notice will include the date by which responses must be received. Failure to complete these steps by the established deadlines will result in disqualification.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of  seven (7).  Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Score Report: A confidential score report  ("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 score report, shall not be made public unless required by law.

However a score report shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the score report 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.

Score Report Duration: The duration of the score report resulting from this examination process will be 12 (twelve) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Score Report's Use by Other Departments: Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please visit https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Count-by-Job-Codes.pdf.

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SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The City and County of San Francisco’s Substance Abuse Policy, in compliance with the Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employer Testing Act of 1991 employing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, requires drug and alcohol testing for employees in “safety-sensitive” positions. This Class [7259, Water and Power Maintenance Supervisor I] position qualifies as “safety-sensitive” as defined by the FMCSA and FTA regulations. The selected applicants for “safety-sensitive” positions will be required to pass a Pre-Employment drug test prior to appointment and shall be subject to Random, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion, Return-To-Duty, and Follow-Up testing during employment. Prior to appointment to an FMCSA “safety-sensitive” position, each applicant who has participated in a DOT drug and alcohol testing program within the immediately preceding three (3) years will be required to sign a consent form authorizing the City to contact his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history

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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.