City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision is responsible for directing the maintenance, repair and operational activities of multifaceted sewage treatment facilities; performs responsible technical and administrative work in connection therewith; and performs related duties as required.

Positions in this class are responsible for the day to day operation of municipal water treatment control facilities as they relate to sewage collection, storage, pumping, transport, treatment and disposal systems. Employees in this class are-expected to make prompt decisions concerning process changes, operational modifications and changes in storm and sanitary flow conditions.

Supervises subordinate stationary engineers.

 According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Continuously reviews sewage system maintenance and operations, both physically and through evaluation of operating and laboratory reports, in order to evaluate facilities performance and to determine the need for changes in methods or processes.
2. As assigned, plans and supervises special research projects and studies; reviews results of such projects and studies and their application to system operations.
3. Initiates system conversion and alteration proposals and reviews related engineering plans and specifications; initiates payment requests for chemicals, parts and materials for operation; controls inventories of such items as required.
4. May participate in the preparation of system budgets and in the maintenance of records and preparation of operational reports.
5. Attends meetings with other water pollution control personnel to coordinate facilities operations and maintenance with various construction projects; may appear before various public bodies to provide information about sewage treatment operations; meets with federal and state officials as necessary.

Requires thorough knowledge of: the bacteriological and chemical treatment of sewage and its effect on plant machinery and equipment; the entire sewer system and the legal requirements for its proper operation; good knowledge of modern administrative techniques and methods.

Requires ability to: analyze technical sewage system operating problems and to determine proper remedial action; plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate personnel; deal effectively and courteously with other city departments, outside agencies and the general public.

Requires skill in the application of engineering principles and practices to plant operation and maintenance problems.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mechanical, chemical or sanitary engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of verifiable professional experience related to the operation, maintenance and repair of sewage treatment plants or similar installations, including three (3) years of supervisory and administrative experience.

License and Certification:

Possession of a current valid California driver's license; AND

For positions in all sections of the Wastewater Enterprise: Possession of current Grade V, Wastewater Treatment Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB); OR

For positions in the Maintenance and Collection sections: Possession of a current Grade IV, Mechanical Technologist Certificate, issued by the California Water Environment Association.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year. No substitutions will be allowed for the required supervisory and administrative experience.

ORIGINATION DATE: 2/7/77, 4/21/80
AMENDED DATE: 8/09/2015

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.