This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.
Application Opening:04/26/2024
Filing Deadline:05/10/2024
Annual Salary:$136,552 - $165,750 (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=7126)
Recruitment ID:PBT-7126-147199 / RTF0147198-01098046
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.WHO ARE WE?We are the 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 per day, 365 days per 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.More About SFPUC: 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-sfpucDiversity, 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.”ABOUT HETCH HETCHY WATER AND POWERThe mechanical shop is located within Hetch Hetchy Water and Power of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.Reporting Location:Moccasin is located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and requires a 5-hour round trip commute by car in fair weather.Position SummaryUnder general direction, this class directs the activities of a group of crafts persons engaged in the fabrication, maintenance and repairs of a wide variety of automotive vehicles, off road portable machinery and other heavy equipment. Some essential functions include: managing subordinate supervisors and craft workers who are involved in a wide range of technical work maintaining heavy equipment; coordinating the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of mechanical equipment; preparing specifications for the purchase of new equipment or machinery; preparing written reports; managing the expenditure of funds; monitoring work performed by outside contractors; carrying out safety requirements and procedures; interacting with departmental personnel, contractors and others pertaining to the fabrication, maintenance and repair activities; and assisting subordinates in professional development.The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinates with appropriate supervisors and managers in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heavy mechanical equipment including hydroelectric power houses, valve houses, dams, and waterways.
Initiates work clearances, defines clearance boundaries, and approves switching orders.
Plans and directs the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles, off-road portable machines, heavy equipment, hydroelectric power houses, valve houses, dams, and waterways.
Directs shop and field-activities in the fabrication and machining of parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and repair activities.
Prepares specifications for the purchase of new equipment or machinery and may review the fabrication process and oversee the installation of equipment in order to ensure products meet specifications.
Prepares various written reports and/or directs and monitors the preparation of various written reports such as performance evaluations, maintenance progress activities, shop operations, vehicle and machinery repairs, material and supply requisitions and inventory, and work orders.
Monitors alteration and repair work performed by outside Contractors to ensure that work is accomplished in accordance with contracts and specifications.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, proper handling of hazardous materials, shop safety; conducts related shop inspections, safety meetings and training.
Establishes and maintains contact with departmental personnel, representatives of other divisions/ departments, contractors, general public, etc., to keep them advised and informed of the department's activities; represents the department at various meetings.
Supervises subordinate staff; provides mentorship and training; performs personnel management functions; conducts and prepares performance evaluations, provides coaching and guidance, and implements corrective disciplinary measures.
Performs related duties as required within the scope of the classification 7126 Mechanical Shop and Equipment Superintendent.
If you are interested in this job, we are looking for people that have the following minimum qualifications:Education:
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).AND
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Experience:
Three (3) years of verifiable supervisory experience supervising the activities of crafts persons in a machine shop engaged in the maintenance and repair of heavy mechanical equipment such as hydroelectric power houses, valve houses, dams, and waterways.
Experience Substitution:Three (3) years of verifiable supervisory experience supervising the activities of crafts persons in which major duties were disassembling, repairing, overhauling, and installing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies in heavy duty vehicles and off-road equipment including the use of machine tools such as valve refacers, hydraulic and drill presses, lathes, and grinders.Selection Procedures:After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): (Weight: Qualifying)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.Supplemental Questionnaire Examination: (Weight: 100%)Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited via a separate link to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination. The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination is to evaluate the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that candidates possess in job-related areas, which have been identified as critical for this position and include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of heavy-duty mechanics, machinery, and equipment: Valves, generators, turbines, gearboxes, compressors, engines, etc. for plant equipment, assembles/control systems, heavy duty vehicles, etc.; Knowledge of safety practices and procedures (e.g., OSHA) related to the machine/maintenance work; Problem Solve: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot machinery/mechanical problems; Supervision: Ability to assign and supervise work of subordinates, address and handle issues as needed.Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination. Those who do not respond by the established deadline will not be eligible to continue in the examination process and will not be added to the eligibility list resulting from this process. All applicants’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination are subject to verification.A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list. 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.NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.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.To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.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 posting the correction 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 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)
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