City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction is responsible for all operational, maintenance and repair activities of the water treatment and filtration facilities of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC); performs responsible administrative and maintenance functions in connection therewith; and performs related duties as required.

Positions in this class work in the PUC Water Supply and Treatment Division and have major responsibility for the operation and maintenance of multiple filtration and water treatment facilities. The incumbents function under the direction of the Manager of Operations. This class is distinguished from Assistant Superintendent, Water Treatment Facilities by its full range of responsibility for the overall operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities.

Directly supervises subordinate classes 5148 Assistant Superintendent, Water Treatment Facilities and 7245 Chief Stationary Engineer, Water Treatment Plant.

"This class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 9.3.2)

1 . Plans, directs and coordinates maintenance and repair operations of filtration plants and other water treatment facilities, including mechanical, electrical and auxiliary components used in the chlorination, filtration and purification of water.

2. Continuously reviews the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities through visual inspection and evaluation of operating and laboratory reports; ascertains performance criteria for treatment facilities and determines the need to make appropriate changes in methods and procedures; provides for the career development and training of subordinate treatment plant personnel.

3. Assists management in the initiation and coordination of plant conversions, alterations and additions; meets with consultants and contractors in connection therewith.

4. Assists management in the coordination and preparation of estimates for equipment, supplies and the installation and/or repair of machinery; directs the requisitioning of supplies, materials and parts necessary for maintenance and operations; exercises control over the expenditure of funds allocated, including wages, equipment, materials and supplies.

5. Supervises the preparation of regular periodic and special records and/or reports for the filtration plants; attends staff meetings with administrative officials, various department heads, as well as with representatives of state agencies and representatives of educational institutions regarding matters concerned with water treatment and purification.

Knowledge of: The Public Utilities Commission's, water supply and distribution systems as related to the treatment and purification of potable waters; good knowledge of modem administrative methods and techniques.

Ability to: Analyze water treatment facilities operating problems and recommend remedial action; plan, assign and direct the operation and maintenance activities of subordinate personnel; deal tactfully and effectively with other city departments, the general public and outside agencies; prepare and review plant operating records and prepare related reports.

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be: Experience: Six years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of a water treatment plant which must include three years in large (20MGD) water treatment plant and four years in a supervisory capacity directing the operation, maintenance and repair of a water treatment plant. Training: Completion of high school, supplemented by at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of a hydro-electric power system and appurtenant electrical facilities, including generating stations, switchyards, substations, transmission and distribution systems, communication systems and related equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a Grade V Water Treatment Certificate as required by the California State Department of Health Services to work in water treatment facilities; possession of valid driver license.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.