City and County of San Francisco

Utility Plumber Supervisor II (#7284)

$61.60-$74.88 Hourly / $10,677.00-$12,978.00 Monthly / $128,128.00-$155,740.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, supervises several utility foremen in organizing, planning and directing the activities of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in performing a wide variety of maintenance operations on water supply and distribution lines and facilities, including overall care and maintenance of watershed and reservoir properties, structures, buildings and facilities. The 7284 Utility Plumber Supervisor II is the second-level supervisor in the Utility Plumber series.

Distinguishing Features

The 7284 Utility Plumber Supervisor II is distinguished from the lower job code 7250 Utility Plumber Supervisor I in that the latter is the first-level supervisor with responsibility for the activities of subordinates engaged in performing a wide variety of maintenance operations of water supply and distribution lines and facilities.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises subordinate personnel including first-level Utility Plumber supervisors.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

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. Supervises a wide variety of maintenance operations on water supply and distribution lines and facilities, including reservoirs, buildings and structures, equipment, dams, pipe lines, fire trails, fences, tunnels, shafts, ditches, flumes and aqueducts.

2. On the basis of work orders received, plans deployment of personnel and equipment to best advantage; through a number of foremen assigns work crews and craftsmen to particular tasks; also, helpers and laborers to various crews; assigns available equipment to various projects depending upon requirements and priority of need.

3. Instructs foremen as to the manner in which each particular project is to be carried out; visits projects and inspects progress and quality of work; checks on locations where other utilities are likely to interfere with department's facilities to assure proper clearance in order to avoid possible accident and damage; visits other construction jobs to give contractors specific locations of department's facilities.

4. Investigates complaints of leaks, reports of encroachments and various nuisances; takes necessary action to remedy situations.

5. Confers with superiors on matters of policy and planning for fixture maintenance projects; recommends certain projects deemed necessary based on personal knowledge and field observations.

6. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates, through training and effective use of employee development program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: various waterworks construction and maintenance operations as related to a wide variety of water supply and distribution activities and facilities, both in the outlying watersheds and urban areas.

Ability and Skill to: efficiently organize and direct foremen and groups of workers in a wide variety of maintenance projects and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

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:
Completion of the recognized program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada -- City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship program in Class 7463/7464.

Experience:
Six (6) years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility, of which three (3) years must have been in a supervisory capacity, supervising activities of subordinates working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility.

License and Certification:
Possession of a current Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate (WDO) issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:
Completion of a recognized five (5) year apprenticeship program in plumbing, utility plumbing or pipe welding and three (3) additional years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Notes

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Upon appointment to Class 7284, employees will be required to obtain a minimum of a Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certification within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Disaster Service Workers

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.

CLASS: 7284; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 2/9/2018;