Career Opportunity

Regulatory Specialist (5620) - SFPUC

Recruitment: RTF0118411-01083275

Published: March 08, 2022

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About:

• Application Opening: 2/10/2022
• Application Filing Deadline: May close at any time but not before 2/24/2022
• Analyst Name: Janina Villanueva, jvillanueva@sfwater.org 
• Annual Salary: Salary information for classification 5620 Regulatory Specialist

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.

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.org/.

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.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Role description

Under direction, the Regulatory Specialist assists in assuring that all San Francisco Public Utilities Commission operations, planning and development, property management, and maintenance projects comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Essential functions of the position include: maintaining a working knowledge of the laws and regulations promulgated by various federal, state and local environmental and regulatory agencies; inspecting property, facilities, operations and construction activities to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; providing compliance assistance and/or enforcing environmental regulatory requirements; working well with others in multi-tasking situations; coordinating efforts among PUC staff, with other City departments and with regulatory and resources agencies to acquire the necessary authorizations to operate and to undertake new projects and maintenance activities; advising management of pertinent regulations affecting planned or in-progress projects and activities; collecting, reviewing and/or analyzing quantitative environmental data; reviewing and coordinating work of technical consultants; reviewing and/or preparing risk assessment, environmental compliance, environmental monitoring, and/or CEQA/NEPA reports; coordinating with other utilities, regulatory and planning agencies and the public; developing and administering project budgets and establishing and maintaining records and regulatory files. The nature of the job may require: performing field investigations on foot in rough terrain and uneven surfaces; confined space entry; climbing and descending ladders and travel and work at distant facilities.

Essential Functions:

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. Research and track all federal, state and local regulations that may affect the department.
2. Advise management of pertinent and timely regulations and make recommendations on the appropriate departmental actions. Provides regulatory expertise and permit processing support to managers and staff.
3. Reviews plans including planning and development plans, capital improvement project plans, property management & maintenance plans, and other related plans.
4. Performs or oversees consultants' performance of an environmental sample collection and analysis program.
5. Assists in making technical presentations to regulatory agencies and related public agencies.
6. Implements and assists in developing permit processing and inspection practices and procedures related to compliance with regulations affecting operations and facilities maintenance projects, property development and management and land-use programs to manage environmental liabilities.
7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a diverse staff.
8. Establishes and maintains permit files.
9. Drives city vehicles

Other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances; environmental regulatory processes; and environmental field and laboratory procedures.

Ability and Skill to: establish and maintain effective working relationships; develop and implement strategies; communicate verbally and in written format; and drive city vehicles while maintaining insurability.

How to qualify

Education:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning or a related field; AND

Experience:

Four years of verifiable work experience in environmental permitting and regulations; environmental investigations; environmental or other regulatory compliance; or environmental project management; or utility regulatory analysis.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Receive Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner license within 1 year of employment

Substitution:

• A Master’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning, public policy or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
• A law degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience

Special Condition: Position is located in Moccasin, CA.

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

Verification of Education and Experience:

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

What else should I know?

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that are expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that are expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Specific Information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Selection Procedure:  After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps below to advance in this selection process. Qualified candidates will be sent notices via email for completion prior to the creation of the eligible list. Each notice will include the date by which responses must be received. Failure to complete these steps by the established deadlines will result in disqualification.
  1. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) to determine
      qualifying education and experience; and
  2. Supplemental Questionnaire Exam weighted at 100%
• Eligible List duration resulting from this examination process will be 6 months
• Certification Rule resulting from this examination will be Rule of 3 Scores
• Exam Type: CPE

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 vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.