City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, the Chief Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant is responsible for supervising the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment in a Sewage Treatment Plant; participates in plant operational planning; and performs related duties as required.

This position requires the responsibility for: interpreting, enforcing and carrying out existing plant operation methods and processes; assisting in developing new plant operation procedures; making regular contacts with subordinate personnel and management relative to plant operation methods and procedures; reviewing and summarizing operation logs and preparing related reports. Nature of work requires intermittent exposure to raw sewage in connection with plant operation and maintenance responsibility. Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts.

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

1. Supervises the operation and maintenance of all machinery, equipment and systems in a sewage treatment plant and pumping stations.

2. Develops, directs and reviews maintenance programs of all plant machinery and equipment.

3. Instructs and supervises subordinate personnel in the safe operation of all sewage treatment plant and pump station machinery, equipment and systems.

4. Supervises research, experimentation and/or analysis.

5. Functions as Acting Superintendent as needed.

6. Prepares work schedules for subordinate personnel.

7. Assists superiors in preparing annual budget and five-year plan.

8. Requisitions materials, supplies, parts and labor necessary for maintenance and operation activities.

9. Prepares written performance specifications and estimates for equipment, supplies, chemicals and/or for the installation and repair of machinery and equipment.

10. Requests, coordinates and inspects major maintenance and repair activities.

11. Prepares plant operating reports and records such as performance evaluations of immediate subordinate personnel, memos, time-sheets, monthly cost reports, plant status reports and official letters.

12. Reviews plant operating reports, records, logs sheets and performance evaluations prepared by subordinate stationary engineers.

13. Develops abilities of subordinates by making available vocational literature and coursework.

14. Communicates with other departmental personnel, outside organizations, the press, and the general public in connection with complaints, plant maintenance and operational activities by telephone, written letters and field visits.

Knowledge of: Requires comprehensive knowledge of the machinery, equipment and operation of a large sewage treatment plant; the chemical processes and operational maintenance problems of a sewage plant.

Ability to: Plan, assign, advise and inspect the work of subordinate operating personnel; maintain records and prepare operating reports; deal effectively and courteously with departmental personnel

Skills: Requires skill in the use of hand tools as needed in the maintenance and repair of equipment.

1. Six (6) years of verified journey level experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

2. Possession of a current Grade IV or higher, Wastewater Treatment Certificate issued by the State of California.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Certificate but do possess a Grade IV Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association would qualify for positions located at the maintenance section at the Public Utilities Commission only.