San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Communications Dispatcher II - Water Supply & Treatment Division - SFPUC (1705)
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Millbrae, California, United States, 94031
Communications Dispatcher II - Water Supply & Treatment Division - SFPUC (1705)
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Communications Dispatcher II - Water Supply & Treatment Division - SFPUC (1705)
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission .
Application Information
Application Opening: October 17, 2025
Application Filing Deadline: October 31, 2025 (extended from October 24, 2025)
Recruitment ID: (01100866; REF57177I)
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.
About SFPUC San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is headquartered in San Francisco, with 2,300 employees serving more than 2.7 million customers in the Bay Area 24 h/day, 365 d/year.
Mission:
To provide high quality, efficient, reliable water, power, and wastewater services, valuing environmental and community interests.
Vision:
An innovative utility leader recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
For more information, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/.
Role Description The Communications Dispatcher II provides around-the-clock dispatch support to the department’s managers and supervisors, field crews and operations personnel.
Reporting Hours & Location
This is an as-needed temporary appointment not to exceed 1,040 hours in a fiscal year.
Candidate to cover any full shift or partial shift on an as-needed basis.
Candidate may be called on short notice to work the day shift (7:00 am–3:00 pm), swing shift (3:00 pm–11:00 pm), or graveyard shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am).
Location: San Francisco Water Supply and Treatment Division, 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030.
Essential Duties
Operate a variety of communications equipment and information transmitting devices such as multi-line telephones, keyboard, two-way radio, and pager systems to receive and transmit information.
Verify and evaluate messages received to determine if information is accurate and follow up to ensure proper receipt and understanding to determine type of action necessary and appropriate staff or agency to be notified.
Dispatch mobile units and equipment to specific work locations, make phone requests for ambulance, tow‑truck or other emergency services, and read maps to give directions to emergency location.
Record information in an electronic system using a computer; send detailed information using a computer‑based messaging system; log daily entries of various information in the computer database and track entry and exit of watershed by permit holders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Qualify Minimum Qualifications
Two years of verifiable experience operating a two‑way radio communications base station, receiving, recording, and transmitting messages from one source to another.
OR combined total of two years of verifiable experience operating a multi‑line telephone and a two‑way radio communications base system, with one year operating a two‑way radio base station.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working as a communications dispatcher or operator.
Knowledge in responding to emergency calls and ability to multitask and take immediate action.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of reading maps and conveying accurate information.
Ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions.
Responsibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Availability to work with frequent flexibility such as nights, weekends, and holidays (Day, Swing, or Graveyard shift).
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.
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.
Application Instructions Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.
Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; ensure that your registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked by a spam filter; acceptable addresses include @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com.
Contact Information For any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact job analyst Anna Owens at aowens@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity, ADA Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Right to Work, Diversity Statement.
Employment Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
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Communications Dispatcher II - Water Supply & Treatment Division - SFPUC (1705)
role at
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission .
Application Information
Application Opening: October 17, 2025
Application Filing Deadline: October 31, 2025 (extended from October 24, 2025)
Recruitment ID: (01100866; REF57177I)
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.
About SFPUC San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is headquartered in San Francisco, with 2,300 employees serving more than 2.7 million customers in the Bay Area 24 h/day, 365 d/year.
Mission:
To provide high quality, efficient, reliable water, power, and wastewater services, valuing environmental and community interests.
Vision:
An innovative utility leader recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
For more information, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/.
Role Description The Communications Dispatcher II provides around-the-clock dispatch support to the department’s managers and supervisors, field crews and operations personnel.
Reporting Hours & Location
This is an as-needed temporary appointment not to exceed 1,040 hours in a fiscal year.
Candidate to cover any full shift or partial shift on an as-needed basis.
Candidate may be called on short notice to work the day shift (7:00 am–3:00 pm), swing shift (3:00 pm–11:00 pm), or graveyard shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am).
Location: San Francisco Water Supply and Treatment Division, 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030.
Essential Duties
Operate a variety of communications equipment and information transmitting devices such as multi-line telephones, keyboard, two-way radio, and pager systems to receive and transmit information.
Verify and evaluate messages received to determine if information is accurate and follow up to ensure proper receipt and understanding to determine type of action necessary and appropriate staff or agency to be notified.
Dispatch mobile units and equipment to specific work locations, make phone requests for ambulance, tow‑truck or other emergency services, and read maps to give directions to emergency location.
Record information in an electronic system using a computer; send detailed information using a computer‑based messaging system; log daily entries of various information in the computer database and track entry and exit of watershed by permit holders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Qualify Minimum Qualifications
Two years of verifiable experience operating a two‑way radio communications base station, receiving, recording, and transmitting messages from one source to another.
OR combined total of two years of verifiable experience operating a multi‑line telephone and a two‑way radio communications base system, with one year operating a two‑way radio base station.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working as a communications dispatcher or operator.
Knowledge in responding to emergency calls and ability to multitask and take immediate action.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of reading maps and conveying accurate information.
Ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions.
Responsibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Availability to work with frequent flexibility such as nights, weekends, and holidays (Day, Swing, or Graveyard shift).
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.
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.
Application Instructions Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.
Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; ensure that your registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked by a spam filter; acceptable addresses include @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com.
Contact Information For any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact job analyst Anna Owens at aowens@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity, ADA Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Right to Work, Diversity Statement.
Employment Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
#J-18808-Ljbffr