Career Opportunity

Utility Plumber Supervisor I - Citywide (7250) (U00005)

Recruitment: REF13199W

Published: August 08, 2022

Accepting applications until: August 22, 2022

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About:

• Application Opening: Monday, August 8, 2022
• Application Deadline: Monday, August 22, 2022
• Exam Type: CBT
• Examination Plan: Written Multiple-Choice Examination weighted at 60% and Written Performance Examination weighted at 40% of the candidate's examination score.
• Eligible List Duration: Twelve (12) months.
• Certification Rule: Rule of Three (3).
• Compensation Range: 7250 Utility Plumber Supervisor I
• Recruitment ID: Eligible List ID - U00005, RTF Code ID - REF13199W

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 
The City's Department of Human Resources (DHR) is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging environment for the City and County of San Francisco , where all employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect. DHR’s mission is to use fair and equitable practices to hire, develop, support, and retain a highly-qualified workforce. The resources support and expand on the Mayor’s Executive Directive 18-02, "Ensuring a Diverse, Fair, and Inclusive City Workplace."

Role description

Position Description:
Under general supervision, the 7250 Utility Plumber Supervisor I is responsible for organizing and supervising groups of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in safely performing a wide variety of maintenance operations on water supply and distribution pipe lines and facilities, including planning and installing water supply and distribution pipe lines, installing and maintaining a variety of appurtenances, valves, meters and fittings; maintaining rights-of-way, watershed roads, and related facilities; communicating with staff and the public as well as effectively managing assignments related to operations and maintenance of water supply, distribution lines and related facilities. Supervises
subordinate personnel including apprentice and journey-level Utility Plumbers.

Essential Duties:
1. Supervises a group of workers engaged in performing various skilled operations normally performed by utility plumbers, welders, carpenters, and others engaged in laying water supply and distribution lines and installing appurtenances, valves, meters and fittings. Insures the adherence to rigid time schedules when water is shut off in order to give maximum service to consumer.
2. Supervises groups of skilled and semi-skilled workers in making repairs to and painting
buildings, structures and appurtenances; also to wooden trestles and bridges, road culverts; supervises repair of large diameter pipe line surfaces, including preparation for painting and the application of protective coatings.
3. Responds to complaints or emergencies arising in connection with the use, operation and maintenance of the water distribution system which necessitate prompt observation and determination and action; determines locations of valves related to each situation; makes shutdowns and later restores mains to service with regard to installations of new mains, repairs to existing mains, fire hydrant connections and large domestic fire sprinkler services.
4. Maintains and uses a main pipe and gate valve record book consisting of detailed drawings of the main pipe and gate valve system, coded by various symbols and colors, to denote and identify various important aspects; consults records before operating any valves.
5. Regulates water supply from various distribution reservoirs and in individual pressure districts by operating necessary valves.
6. Makes initial investigations to complaints involving water leaks, poor pressure, no water, holes in sidewalk or street; determines action necessary for making immediate repairs or dispatching service crews to the scene.
7. Keeps accurate records of time and work performed, equipment and materials used or
recovered, and exact location of installations.
8. Responds to second and greater alarms of fire to regulate flow of water, as directed.
9. Performs other related duties.

Nature of Work:
Sustains physical effort, such as standing or walking for prolonged periods, lifts heavy/imbedded manhole covers weighing in excess of 75 lbs., has great manual dexterity, wears respiratory protection equipment, has frequent exposure to potential hazards and exposure to inclement weather, works around extreme wildlife, working above water, working in small, confined spaces or at great heights.
Incumbents are required to work on all shifts, respond to emergencies on a 24-hour on-call basis, and work alone or with a crew. Some positions perform detailed pipeline inspections requiring a high degree of knowledge regarding inspection procedures and supervise the chemical treatment of reservoirs or pipelines.

How to qualify

If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have the following:

1. Education:
Completion of the recognized program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada -- City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship program in Class 7463/7464. AND

2. Experience:
Three (3) years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility. AND

3. License and Certification:
Possession of current Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate (WDO) issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. AND
4. Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:
Completion of a recognized five (5) year apprenticeship program in plumbing, utility plumbing or pipe welding and three (3) additional years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship.
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Note:
Upon appointment to Class 7250, employees will be required to:

• Pass a State mandated respirator medical examination (to be renewed annually) and be cleanshaven for wearing respiratory protection equipment. AND
• Obtain a minimum of a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment (provided that the test will be given twice a year by the State of California).

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. To begin the application process please:

• visit: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/. 
• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com). 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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. 

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

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.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. 

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

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

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.”

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight 60%)
Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice examination to determine their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but are not limited to: knowledge of operation and maintenance of water systems; knowledge of plumbing practices, methods and techniques; knowledge of safety procedures; and ability to prepare estimates.
Written Performance Examination: (Weight: 40%)
Candidates will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but are not limited to: knowledge of operation and maintenance of water systems; knowledge of plumbing practices, methods and techniques; knowledge of safety procedures; ability to prepare estimates; human relations; written communication skills.

The Written Multiple-Choice Examination and Written Performance Examination are standardized examinations and therefore test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. Qualified candidates will be notified of the exact date, time and location of the examination. A passing score must be achieved on the written multiple-choice examination and the written performance examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. The Department may administer additional selection procedures to make 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 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

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

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Terms of the Announcement: 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. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.