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This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

+ Application Opening Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

+ Application Filing Deadline: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST

+ Annual Salary: $114,998 – $139,802 (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=6115)

+ Recruitment ID: RTF0157091-01148864/ PBT-6115-157092

WHO ARE WE?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (https://youtu.be/inc4CF4VKFE)

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 a day, 365 days a 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.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.gov.

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.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.gov/about-us/careers-sfpuc.

About Wastewater Enterprise

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise (WWE) operates and maintains San Francisco's combined sewer system to protect public health and the environment. These services extend across eight urban watersheds, more than 1,000 miles of pipe, 24 miles of transport and storage facilities and benefit every resident and visitor of San Francisco. WWE operates three all-weather wastewater treatment plants, one wet-weather facility, 32 pump stations, eight transport/storage facilities, and 34 combined sewer discharge structures to treat an estimated 34.6 billion gallons of wastewater in a typical year. In addition to treating wastewater, WWE also produces biosolids, a nutrient-rich soil-like product used as a synthetic fertilizer-replacement and soil amendment across the Bay Area.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple 6115 positions within the SFPUC Wastewater Enterprise.

The Collection System Division is responsible for implementing and enforcing local, state, and federal regulations governing the discharge of wastewater and stormwater into San Francisco’s sewer system to protect the environment, public health, and infrastructure. Activities support regulatory compliance with San Francisco’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and the California Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges. This involves overseeing industrial facilities, food service establishments, construction sites, and waste haulers to ensure they comply with pollutant limits, best management practices (BMPs), and reporting requirements. The division also performs environmental studies and programs to monitor and control pollutant sources. Examples include pollution prevention outreach, researching pollutants and contaminants of emerging concern and their origin(s), and performing surveys to identify businesses to inspect or permit.

Under general supervision, the 6115 Wastewater Control Inspector of the Collection System Division works in the Pretreatment Program and will be responsible for inspecting and sampling wastewater facilities, stormwater facilities, and commercial and industrial wastewater dischargers to determine compliance with established standards and regulations.

Working conditions include exposure to inclement weather conditions and may include exposure to sewage and caustic/toxic chemicals. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds for a distance of up to 200 feet; may be required to climb stairs and/or ladders and/or wear a respirator; and perform confined space entry.  Incumbents may be required to work overtime, nights, or weekends.

Essential Duties

+ Inspects nondomestic wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater dischargers to determine sewer service fees and compliance with local, state, and federal pretreatment and stormwater standards.

+ Inspects nondomestic wastewater dischargers for compliance with Sewer Use Ordinance; Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Ordinance; and 40 CFR 403.

+ Inspects construction sites for compliance with Construction Site Runoff Ordinance, stormwater-related General Permits, and construction plans and specifications (e.g., Erosion Sediment Control Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan).

+ Investigates and responds to reports of odor in the sewer system and illegal discharges to the sewer system, and monitors remedial action where violations are found.

+ Investigates groundwater, wastewater, stormwater, and soil contamination and discharges; determines sampling location; and coordinates sampling.

+ Performs and leads subordinate staff in equipment installation, calibration, operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of lab and field equipment (e.g., samplers, liquid level sensors, flowmeters, rain gauges, pH meters, odor analyzers); inspections; sampling; sample delivery; and analysis.

+ Obtains permissions and permits for field work.

+ Performs traffic control and confined space entry.

+ Conducts field work for NPDES permits (e.g., wastewater and stormwater monitoring, sampling, analysis) and sewer system assessments.

+ Conducts QA/QC for field work and completes corresponding reports.

+ Reviews applications, business logs, inspections, reports, laboratory results, and other permit-related documents of wastewater and stormwater dischargers.

+ Prepares permits, reports, correspondences, memorandums, field maps, and enforcement actions.

+ Under direction, executes compliance-related enforcement actions.

+ Under general supervision, performs special studies, research, program development and implementation, and outreach for Collection System Division sections (e.g., Pollution Prevention, Pretreatment Program, Field Monitoring Section).

+ Stays abreast with industry standards and regulations (e.g., relevant sections of NPDES permits, 40 CFR, California Code of Regulations, Uniform Plumbing Code, San Francisco Public Works Code).

+ Interacts professionally with the public, City and County of San Francisco staff, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The Class 6115 performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Urban Watershed Planning Division administers a stormwater management program that implements and enforces San Francisco’s Stormwater Management Ordinance (SMO). This ordinance mandates that any new development project creating or replacing 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface must manage in part/or all of its stormwater runoff on-site using green stormwater infrastructure.

The 6115 Green Infrastructure Inspector for the Urban Watershed Planning Division will be responsible for post-construction, triennial, and enforcement-generated inspections of parcel-based and redevelopment right-of-way green infrastructure citywide.

Essential Duties

+ Performs construction inspection of green infrastructure for City/ SFPUC-owned assets.

+ Performs post-construction inspections, triennial inspections, and as-need as-needed enforcement-generated inspections for all private and public projects subject to the SMO.

+ Scheduling and performing inspections in conjunction with the Stormwater Management Requirements project review process to ensure compliance with the Stormwater Control Plans (SCPs), specifications, and all applicable codes.

+ Responsible for management of the annual self-certification process; the Stormwater Management Ordinance enforcement processes; the reporting requirements per the MS4 NPDES Permit.

+ Stewardship of a design feedback loop that will communicate lessons learned in green infrastructure design and construction to designers, developers, and project reviewers to ensure continuous improvement in design standards and project review processes, and coordination with WWE’s Collection System Division and other SFPUC and City agencies/departments with roles that are relevant to the green infrastructure inspection process.

+ Responsible for annual updates and process improvements to all green infrastructure inspection materials, programs, and processes.

+ Offers technical assistance in the form of workshops or individual site visits to projects subject to the Stormwater Management Ordinance.

+ Provide technical support for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program and the Stormwater Charge Credit Program.

The Class 6115 performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. AND

Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a sanitary engineer or water quality technician in a wastewater treatment facility, laboratory services, or in the fields of storm water and pollution prevention. AND

Certification: Possession of a California Water Environment Association Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification, Grade I or higher (must be obtained within one year of hire).  AND

License: Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis (up to the maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equals one (1) year.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

+ NPDES/MS4 permit knowledge and experience

+ Inspection and enforcement knowledge and experience

+ Pollution prevention knowledge and experience

+ Stormwater-related certifications such as Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification

Collection System Division (specific):

+ CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I, or higher, certification

+ National Pretreatment Program (40 CFR 403) knowledge and experience

+ Chemistry knowledge and experience

+ Laboratory knowledge and experience

Urban Watershed Planning Division (specific):

+ Stormwater management /green stormwater infrastructure knowledge and experience

+ National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) certification

Verification of Education and Experience

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/#:~:text=Employment%20Applications%20and%20Minimum%20Qualifications) for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

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

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) (Weight: 100%)

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited via a separate online link to complete the SQ Examination. The SQ 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:

+ Knowledge of common laboratory technology, equipment, and apparatus

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of wastewater and/or stormwater treatment

+ Knowledge of stormwater management or green stormwater infrastructure

+ Knowledge of safe wastewater and/or stormwater sampling procedures

+ Knowledge of basic principles of arithmetic, chemistry, and bacteriology

+ Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local requirements and methods of ensuring compliance

+ Knowledge of principles of hydraulics, hydrology, instrumentation, and equipment used in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment and measurement

+ Ability to prepare written, oral, and graphic reports

+ Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations

+ Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, recording instrumentation, maps, and engineering drawings

+ Ability to apply basic hydraulic and environmental engineering concepts

+ Ability to lead a group of subordinate staff

+ Ability to communicate effectively with representatives of industrial, commercial, and institutional accounts, various agencies, and the public

+ Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

All responses to the SQ 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 Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be placed on the score report for positions in this job class.

Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule:

The certification rule for the ranked eligible lists resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential 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 eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list 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.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of twelve (12) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. (https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2023-24.pdf)

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

+ Information About the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

+ Conviction History

+ Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

+ Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)

+ Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

+ ADA Accommodation

+ Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)

+ Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

+ Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)

+ Copies of Application Documents

+ Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)

Where to Apply

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall (https://www.sf.gov/city-career-center) , 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions, you may contact Jessica Wong at [email protected].

Recruitment ID: RTF0157091-01148864

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.