City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, plans, organizes, develops and administers the Water Department's water retail conservation program.

This class is responsible for the development and administration of water conservation programs. This position differs from other management and administrative positions in the water department in that it requires social expertise in the technical aspects of water use and conservation, and in the development and management of water conservation programs.

Supervises subordinate staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Develops, plans and administers all phases of the water conservation program including identification, evaluation and implementation of measures and practices essential to the efficient use of water by industry, commercial customers, and suburban resale agencies.

2. Develops and recommends a comprehensive program of water conservation procedure and policies within the Water Department.

3. Negotiates a comprehensive and coordinated program to effect types and levels of conservation measures with and among smaller suburban purchasers; provides technical assistance to these resale agencies in program design to achieve conservation goals.

4. Administers and evaluates water management programs, i.e., leak detection, meter calibration and replacement and corrosion control.

5. Develops and implements public information and educational programs to promote the efficient use of water for a wide variety of customer groups including residential, industrial , commercial, public agency groups and school districts.

6. Develops drought contingency plans for San Francisco and participates in development of system-wide plans for water allocations in times of shortages.

7. Evaluates local and regional wastewater reuse opportunities and provides support where appropriate; identifies potential purchasers and sources and develops cost criteria.

8. Reviews environmental reports and statements; directs studies and prepares reports on water conservation measures and designs public information brochures.

9. Represents the Water Department at meetings of governing boards and commissions of the suburban resale agencies; provides testimony and participates in water conservation committees at the state level including other professional water associations.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices applied to the planning and management of the conservation and efficient use of water resources; principles, practices and methods of water distribution; statistical techniques; California State Water Codes and related laws; and of program implementation.

Ability and Skill to: public relations and ability to speak effectively in public before diverse groups including boards, commissions, citizens' group and student groups; conduct negotiations of agreements and understanding between a large number of independent organizations having conflicting priorities and needs.

A valid California driver's license may be required.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional water use efficiency program experience within a utility and/or natural resource management agency.  

License and Certification: A valid driver’s license may be required.  

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

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.