Senior Water System Operations Leader

Zuckerberg San Francisco General; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insu

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is seeking a System Operations Manager (0941) for the Water Supply and Treatment Division to oversee 24/7 operation and maintenance of treatment facilities and the SCADA system. The role requires strong leadership and cross‑functional coordination.

The ideal candidate will lead SysOps staff, manage budgets and contracts, coordinate with partners, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across SFPUC\'s regional water system.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree; and
• Four (4) years of verified managerial experience supervising operations, engineering, or regulatory compliance for water treatment facilities
• License/Certification: CA Grade V Water Treatment Operator Certificate or CA Professional Engineer license; and CA driver's license

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control Water Supply and Treatment Division facility operations.
• Direct, supervise and develop SysOps staff; oversee maintenance of facilities including treatment plants, pumping stations and SCADA systems.
• Administer budgets, contracts and personnel processes as required to sustain services.
• Represent SFPUC with high‑level political and educational stakeholders regarding water treatment and purification.
• Coordinate with other divisions and regional partners to optimize operations and asset stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Skills

Adaptability

Decision Making

Innovation

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Talent Management

Education

Baccalaureate degree (accredited college or university)

California Grade V Water Treatment Operator Certificate or California PE license

California driver's license

Job description

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is seeking a System Operations Manager (0941) for the Water Supply and Treatment Division to oversee 24/7 operation and maintenance of treatment facilities and the SCADA system. The role requires strong leadership and cross‑functional coordination.

The ideal candidate will lead SysOps staff, manage budgets and contracts, coordinate with partners, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across SFPUC\'s regional water system.