Operations and Maintenance Manager, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division, SFPUC (0933) (164707)

This is a position-based test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

About the role

This position is organizationally located within the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division, and the reporting location is in Moccasin, CA (located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, requiring a 5-hour round trip commute from the San Francisco Bay Area by car in fair weather).

The Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division’s mission is to efficiently and reliably operate and maintain the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power system in a manner that is inclusive of environmental and community interests, sustains the resources entrusted to the division’s care, and maintains consistency with the SFPUC organizational values (service, excellence, trust, respect, teamwork, equal opportunity, communication, stewardship, and safety).

Under the direction of the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP) Division Manager, the 0933 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager at Hetch Hetchy oversees the day-to-day activities for the water and power facilities. This includes ensuring all activities comply with regulatory and policy requirements. The position oversees power generation (400MW), distribution and transmission (115 and 230 kV) systems, as well as water storage and conveyance systems up to 300 MGD. The position also oversees land management and road maintenance activities. The O&M manager sets the priorities for maintenance activities and collaborates with other HHWP departments to achieve organizational objectives. The position oversees approximately 150 staff to perform tasks, with 6 direct reports (subject to change based on operational needs).

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the HHWP Project within SFPUC water and power objectives.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day management and supervision of all water and power systems and its personnel.
• Ensures operations and maintenance activities comply with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitors and controls maintenance expenditures to stay within the approved budget.
• Recruits, hires, trains, provides for personnel safety, provides morale and support, supervises, and periodically evaluates employees in accordance with established SFPUC policies and procedures.
• Initiates planning and development of work to be performed to assure the proper operation and maintenance of the HHWP Project and current industry standards, practices, and technologies are being applied.
• In time of emergency, if needed, manages/oversees any of the HHWP projects' generation and water control facilities.
• Promotes and maintains good community, utility, regulatory, and resource agency relations.
• As directed, actively represents and advocates for the SFPUC's interests in public proceedings.
• Plans water storage and releases in compliance with SFPUC water delivery requirements, instream release needs, operational needs, and energy generation requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Resource Management, Business Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable experience in operations and maintenance in a large water and/or power agency; AND three (3) years must include supervisory experience.

License(s)/Certifications: Valid California class C driver's license.

Education/Experience Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years of experience. One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units / forty-five (45) quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications

• Management experience in operations and/or maintenance for a publicly owned utility.
• Experience implementing NERC regulatory standards.

Selection Process

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

• 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:
  • Principles, methods, and techniques of effective leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Maintenance principles and practices
  • Technical and professional knowledge

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.

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. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.