Reasonable accomodations will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and/or selection process. Applicants requesting accomodations should do so by calling (415) 554-1670; TDD (415) 554-1672.
The Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission was created by the San Francisco Charter in 1932 to oversee the operations and management of city and county public utilities. The Commission’s jurisdiction includes the San Francisco Water Department, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power and the Clean Water Project with budgets totaling over $400 million and capital programs of over $2 billion. Water is supplied to 2.3 million people and generates over 1.8 GWh of electrical energy.
Under the provisions of the Charter, responsibility for maintenance, operation and development of these utilities has been vested in the five-member Commission. Members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor to four-year terms.
The Commission’s three departments, with approximately 2000 employees, are organized into operating and support divisions reporting to the General Manager. The operations are geographically dispersed with seven-day per week, 24-hour per day operating responsibility.
The Director of Finance serves the entire San Francisco PUC, including Hetch Hetchy Water & Power, Retail Water, Wholesale Water, Wastewater and the Capital Improvement Program.
The Position
Under general direction, this exempt position is responsible for directing the following fiscal activities and services:
- Provides leadership and direction to the Finance Bureau of the Public Utilities Commission including Budget preparation and analysis; accounting activities and analysis, financial planning; administration of water and sewer rate structures of urban and suburban users; purchasing; contract administration functions; asset management; risk management; and implementation of systems to improve purchasing.
- Determines the financial systems required to effectively manage the activities of all divisions and bureaus of the Commission.
- Directs budget preparation and long-range financial plans, operating forecasts and Capital Improvement Program Financing Plans.
- Directs accounting activities for all divisions and bureaus of the Commission.
- Manages issuance of debt for all PUC enterprises. Recommends debt restructuring. Provides liaison to Rating Agencies.
- Represents the General Manager and Assistant General Manager for Finance & Administration at Federal, State and City hearings of legislative and administrative bodies in connection with financial and economic matters.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing financial operations of a financial organization with a large, diverse workforce, competing divisions and conflicting goals. Requires experience in the field of public financial management, including supervisory, management and administrative experience. The candidate should possess a baccalaureate degree from a four-year college or university. A degree in accounting, business, public administration or related field is preferred. Requires the ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of the finance bureau, to analyze technical and administrative problems, and to recommend solutions to such problems. Requires the ability to work collaboratively and to communicate well orally and in writing.
Desirable qualifications include knowledge of public sector financial operations; graduate study in business administration, public administration, public policy, accounting or finance; possession of CPA.
Benefits
The basic City and County of San Francisco benefit package for management employees at this level includes:
- Ten floating holidays
- Executive or administrative paid time off
- Ten vacation days initially
- Pay for Performance Salary Plan
- Choice of four health plans and two dental plans
- $225 per month Cafeteria Plan
About the City
San Francisco is the most livable of all American cities. Built on a 49 square-mile peninsula, its unique terrain is bordered on three sides by the ocean and the bay. Exquisitely restored Victorians and modern high-rises crest its seven major hills, and widely diverse lifestyles flourish side by side. The temperature ranges from 50 to 72 degrees year-round. Cultural and outdoor activities abound.
The City’s Mayor is elected for a maximum of two four-year terms. The Mayor appoints most City and County officials, prepares the budget and oversees City departments. The 11-member Board of Supervisors passes legislation, approves budgets, and sets tax and compensation rates. Because it is a combined city and county, San Francisco includes departments typical of both, like a large hospital and public health system, human services, and police, fire and sheriff’s departments. Other unique functions include water and power and public transportation.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest and your resume to:
Pat Pendergast
Principal Personnel Analyst
Public Utilities Commission
1155 Market Street, 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
The position will remain open at least through April 8, 2005. Resumes received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the department. Individuals are encouraged to file immediately as the receipt of application may close at any time. A screening committee may recommend the best qualified candidates for further consideration. Those candidates may be asked to submit additional information about their qualification. For more information, call (415) 554-1660
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SF Public Utilities Commission
1155 Market St. 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: (415) 554-1670
