Regulatory Specialist - Wastewater Enterprise - SFPUC;

Under direction, the Regulatory Specialist assists in assuring that all San Francisco Public Utilities Commission operations, planning and development, property management, maintenance and maritime projects comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations and requirements. Essential functions of the position include: maintaining a working knowledge of the laws and regulations promulgated by various federal, state and local environmental and regulatory agencies;

inspecting property, facilities, operations and construction activities to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; providing compliance assistance and/or enforcing environmental regulatory requirements; working well with others in multi-tasking situations; coordinating efforts among PUC staff, with other City departments and with regulatory and resources agencies to acquire the necessary authorizations to operate and to undertake new projects and maintenance activities;

advising management of pertinent regulations affecting planned or in-progress projects and activities; collecting, reviewing and/or analyzing quantitative environmental data; reviewing and coordinating work of technical consultants; reviewing and/or preparing risk assessment, environmental compliance, environmental monitoring, and/or CEQA/NEPA reports; coordinating with other utilities, regulatory and planning agencies and the public; developing and administering project budgets and establishing and maintaining records and regulatory files.

The nature of the job may require performing field investigations on foot in rough terrain and uneven surfaces; confined space entry; climbing and descending ladders and travel and work at distant facilities.

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Research and track all federal, state and local regulations that may affect the department.

2. Advise management of pertinent and timely regulations and make recommendations on the appropriate departmental actions. Provides regulatory expertise and permit processing support to managers and staff.

3. Reviews plans including planning and development plans, capital improvement project plans, property management & maintenance plans, and other related plans.

4. Performs or oversees consultants' performance of an environmental sample collection and analysis program.

5. Assists in making technical presentations to regulatory agencies and related public agencies.

6. Implements and assists in developing permit processing and inspection practices and procedures related to compliance with regulations affecting operations and facilities maintenance projects, property development and management and land-use programs to manage environmental liabilities.

7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a diverse staff.

8. Establishes and maintains permit files.

9. Drives city vehicles to various wastewater facilities and sites in the City and adjacent locations.

10. Performs all related duties as assigned.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning or a related field; AND

Four years of verifiable work experience in environmental permitting and regulations; environmental investigations; environmental or other regulatory compliance; or environmental project management; or utility regulatory analysis.

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

• A Master's degree in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning, public policy, economics or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
• A law degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
• A PhD in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning, public policy, economics, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are…