Watershed Worker (Summer 2025) - Multiple Openings and Locations - San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (7542)
 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | |
 United States, California, San Francisco | |
 Mar 06, 2025 | |
Company Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE:Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. WHO ARE WE? San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) 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. 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 athttps://www.sfpuc.gov. 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. Under direct supervision, the 7542 Watershed Worker performs seasonal outdoor manual work in connection with the maintenance and protection of watersheds, with special emphasis on vegetation management, soil erosion control, fire protection and performs related duties as required. This position will have the ability to learn specific skill sets which, at a basic level, are tied to watershed management and operations. Specifically, how to clear brush, re-establish roadside ditches, trash removal and debris, weed management, building, and repairing property boundary fences, maintaining hand and power tools including chainsaws and weed whips and working with and around chippers. Watershed Workers can expect to work in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, cold, or extreme heat for long periods of time. Temperatures during the work season can typically range from 50 to 100 degrees in coastal areas, and from 90 to 120 degrees in East Bay or mountain locations. Watershed Workers also risk exposure to poison oak, wild animals, rattlesnakes, mosquitoes, ticks, and various species of stinging insects. Essential Functions:
Nature of work:This position requires sustained physical strength in performing assigned tasks, walking distances on uneven terrain, and climbing steep inclines for extended periods, traveling to remote locations by foot and vehicle, and the ability to wear respiratory protection, pass medical exams, and work with hazardous materials. Appropriate clothing is required: jeans or long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots. Work locations:
*This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Hired candidates will be assigned to work at one of the locations listed above. Qualifications1. High School graduate at the time of employment or GED equivalent (proof required); 2. The ability to follow oral and written instructions; use common hand tools and equipment such as rakes, hoes, axes, shovels, power weed eaters, chain saw, hand pruners etc.; AND 3. Possession ofa current California Driver's License. Desirable Qualifications:
Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Education verification information on verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found atHow to Verify Education Requirements (sfdhr.org). Note:Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Job Analyst Information:If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Human ResourcesAnalyst, Yvane Mirabuenoatymirabueno@sfwater.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. | |