City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, supervises several crews of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of side and main sewers; makes regular contacts with the general public, departmental personnel and outside organizations relative to sewer maintenance and repair matters.

Incumbents in Class 7246 serve as a first level supervisor over several crews. It is distinguished from Class 7449 Sewer Service Worker in that the latter provides work direction to a crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in sewer repair work and reports to Class 7246.

First level supervisor; several work crews report to incumbents in this class.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Receives work orders and assigns and schedules work of crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of sewers, catch basing and other sewer facilities; requisitions, issues and maintains records of materials, tools-and supplies received and used in sewer maintenance and repair operations; reviews subordinates' time records, records all materials used and work performed and prepares summary reports.

2. Inspects maintenance and repair work in the field to assure conformance with instructions and departmental methods and procedures.

3. Investigates complaints of inoperative sewers and makes necessary reports; prepares estimates of charges to property owners for the installation and repair of side sewers.

4. Estimates and orders appropriate quantities of asphalt to resurface street openings; assures that all debris is removed from street openings.

5. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

6. Develops and enforces codes of safe practices for trench shoring and confined spaces to keep job sites safe in compliance with CAL OSHA and SB 198 and other relevant codes.

7. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: sewer maintenance and repair methods and procedures, their application to practical field problems, and the equipment related to such repairs, including sewer TV inspection equipment, combo sewer cleaning equipment, confined space entry equipment; applicable safety practices and procedures relevant to sewer repair, including trench excavation and confined space entry.

Ability to: effectively plan, organize, assign and review the work of subordinate employees including training of subordinates as necessary; communicate clearly, coherently, effectively, and tactfully with subordinates, members of the staff and other city departments, and the general public in writing, including maintaining records and preparing reports using basic computer skills; orally communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully with subordinates, members of the staff and other city departments, and the general public, including assigning work and enforcing regulations to staff, coordinating with other units, and responding to concerns of the public; identify and solve problems related to the sewer system.

Four years of experience as a lead worker of a crew (crew leader) installing, constructing, inspecting, repairing, and/or replacing large diameter (12 inches or above) sewer lines and structures; OR

Four years of experience comparable with the City and County of San Francisco class 7449 Sewer Service Worker inspecting and diagnosing problems in a municipal sewer collection system; OR

A combination of the above.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: sustained physical effort involving considerable standing, bending and working in confined spaces; exposure to working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur; continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable working conditions involving work with and in raw sewage and in the presence of vermin.  Requires on call duty and emergency response within one hour.

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.