City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, Water Operations Analysts perform technical tasks and analyses required for operation and maintenance of water storage, transmission, pumping, and treatment facilities, as well as right-of-way and watershed lands. Water Operations Analysts coordinate activities not only within the Division but also with other portions of the Public Utilities Commission, other City agencies, Bay Area Water Users, and the general public.

The defining characteristic of this classification is capability for (1) analysis related to water supply and treatment operations combined with (2) strong oral and written communication skills, such that the findings of analysis can be translated into effective action. Incumbents need not only the capability to plan and perform analysis, but also the ability to identify problems, design research to develop data, use current technology (e.g., computer modeling) as needed to investigate issues and develop recommendations for solution, and effectively communicate their results. Incumbents become involved not only with day-to-day operations but also emergency response, logistics planning, and long-range planning as needed. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative.

This class may supervise positions within various sections of the Water Supply and Treatment Division, e.g., System Operations (water supply engineering and treatment) and the Land and Resources Section.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 5148 Water Operations Analyst and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Responsible for operation of hydraulic and operational models to assist in planning system operations, maintaining appropriate reservoir levels, anticipate impacts of proposed system configurations and construction projects

2. Develop and maintain hydrologic data bases and develop hydrologic models.

3. Modeling transmission system options during water supply and water quality emergencies.

4. Preparation and updating of emergency policies and procedures documents relating to Division operations and coordination with Bay Area Water Users

5. Provide ongoing information to BAWUA customers on system configuration, transmission and storage, and operational plans.

6. Act as a liaison to BAWUA customers to respond to customer questions relating to water supply and treatment.

7. Design of data collection plan, instrumentation needed, and implementation required to analyze watershed hydrology.

8. Design and implementation of program to coordinate with public agencies, stakeholders, and the public with regard to natural resource management on rights-of-way and watersheds.

9. Contribute to solving operational and design problems related to erosion, mass wasting, stream function, and water quality associated with roads, unstable slopes, and surface water drainage.

10. Work with other professionals to develop integrated resource management plans to protect and restore riparian corridors and manage watersheds to protect water quality.

11. Develop and provide educational tours for BAWUA customers, public agencies, students, researchers, and the public.

12. Design formats to allow public query and input into the management of watersheds and rights-of-way managed by the Water Supply and Treatment Division.

13. Development and implementation of a volunteer program to support public education, watershed protection, watershed enhancement, and right-of-way management.

Knowledge of: Theories and principles of water storage, hydrology, transmission, treatment, and/or management of rights-of-way and/or watersheds to protect water delivery reliability and water quality.

Skill in: Designing and conducting analyses; communicating verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences

Ability to: Perform on-site inspections of watershed and right-of-way lands and water facilities as needed. Conduct analyses required for successful operation of a regional water supplier with water storage, transmission, and treatment responsibilities.  Ability to perform outreach to determine the questions of both Division staff and other stakeholders such as the public. Ability to present findings effectively, both verbally and in writing.

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, wildlife biology, or other degree related to the specific function to which the position will be designated, or acceptable equivalent based on work experience; AND

2. Four (4) years of verifiable experience related to water supply and treatment operations or environmental management.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Special conditions will be added to specific requisitions as needed to meet specific functional requirements.

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.