San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in San Francisco’s favor in a key water quality permitting case, directing the EPA to follow the Clean Water Act and issue clear-cut water discharge permits that prevent water pollution before it occurs. This decision upholds the Clean Water Act’s critical role in protecting water quality and simply requires the EPA to fulfill its obligations under that law, as intended by Congress. This ruling underscores that permitholders like San Francisco are responsible for what they discharge, and the EPA has the tools at its disposal to ensure water quality. But it’s not lawful to punish permitholders for things outside of their control. Large cities and jurisdictions across the country like Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. shared San Francisco’s concerns and submitted briefs supporting SF. San Francisco was joined by the more than 400 cities represented by the California League of Cities, the 2,800 members of the National League of Cities, the over 2,300 members of the National Association of Counties, and many others. San Francisco has invested over $2 billion to upgrade its wastewater system and will invest another $2.36 billion over the next 20 years in projects that further protect the Bay and Pacific Ocean. These upgrades will help ensure ensure the City remains an environmental leader. and continues to do its part to protect the Pacific Ocean and Bay. https://lnkd.in/gsKUfhfJ

🌎 At the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, we believe that protecting our planet is a responsibility we all share. This Earth Month, we are doubling down on our commitment to sustainability and the steps we are taking to minimize our environmental footprint. 🌎 Whether it’s through small daily actions or larger sustainability efforts, every step counts toward a greener future. Let’s work together to protect and preserve our Earth for generations to come. Join us in making a difference! #EarthMonth #Sustainability #Resiliency #Utilities #WeAreSFPUC

“It feels amazing working with such wonderful people every day to help make a difference for generations to come. Our work here is about creating change for the community." As we close out Women's History Month, we are spotlighting one of our trailblazing women in the Power Enterprise: Joanne Wu. Though navigating the energy industry as a woman can present challenges, Joanne finds strength in the women leaders around her at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. This is her story. https://lnkd.in/ggDzDDNf #WomensHistoryMonth #Power #Utilities #WeAreSFPUC

Fantastic job opportunities at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Enterprise in our Finance and Administration team and in CleanPowerSF Operations. The budget and procurement lead will support our growing capital investments in electrical infrastructure by managing the capital budget and ensuring financial oversight of major projects. The ideal candidate should be adept at problem-solving, providing financial insights to support decision-making, and leading a team responsible for complex budgetary and procurement functions. Power Budget Lead - Power Enterprise – SFPUC (1825) (153558) (multiple positions) | City and County of San Francisco https://lnkd.in/gxuSwaKd

📸Congratulations to our talented Photographers, Sabrina Wong & Robin Scheswohl, for being featured in Engineering News-Record “2024 Year in Construction” photo contest! 🏆Out of more than 1,000 photos submitted, Robin and Sabrina’s photos of Mountain Tunnel and Treasure Island were honored in the photo contest. Check out the winning photos below. https://lnkd.in/dP4UuMBy #WeAreSFPUC #BehindTheLens #Photographer #Photography #Utilities

🌆 Director of Infrastructure Power Capital Programs ⚡️ 📍 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) 📌 San Francisco, CA · 📅 Full-time · 📂 Permanent Civil Service 🔋 Lead the Future of Power Infrastructure! The SFPUC Infrastructure Division is looking for a visionary leader to oversee critical power infrastructure programs, including CleanPowerSF and the Hetch Hetchy Power Capital Plans. 🌱 ✅ Qualifications: BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. 6+ years managing major capital infrastructure projects. California Professional Engineer License to name a few qualifications. 💡 Desirable: Experience with $50M-$150M capital programs. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills. 🌟 Why SFPUC? Make an impact on sustainable infrastructure in San Francisco. Join a collaborative, innovative team committed to the community's resilience. 👉 Apply today and power your career forward! hashtag #SFPUC #WeAreSFPUC

“Some advice I would give to someone looking for a career with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is to come be a part of HERstory! There are many great opportunities available and if you can do, then do it!” -Sherelle Gardner, Field Foreman, Biosolids Digester Facilities Project #WomensHistoryMonth #WeAreSFPUC

The recent storms in March have helped California’s most important watersheds build up more of their winter snowpack, which is crucial for meeting the state’s water needs in summer. So we’re making Watershed our Water Word of the Week. But what is a watershed? It is the land area that drains snowmelt and rain into a network of lakes, streams, rivers and other waterways. Watersheds have many important natural functions: They also store groundwater in aquifers, release water as runoff and provide habitat for plants and animals. You can learn more about watersheds and other water-related topics in Aquapedia, our online water encyclopedia. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gdkuQgmQ #cawater #SierraNevada #water #snowpack #watershed

📅 Save the date! Join us on April 2nd at the Community Strong Career Fair, hosted at the Southeast Community Center. 🌟 This empowering event is designed to help educate attendees with valuable career resources & opportunities. Various City departments will be available to help answer any questions you may have about navigating the different career options with the City and County of San Francisco. 💪 Together, let's build a stronger, more resilient local workforce. https://lnkd.in/gCdYXFMk #CareerFair #Careers #Jobs #Community #Workforce #LocalHiring #SanFrancisco

Join us at the Community Strong Career Fair, proudly hosted by the SFPUC! This empowering event is designed to equip attendees with valuable career resources and opportunities. Connect with industry professionals, explore job openings with city agencies, and obtain free professional headshots. Together, let's build a stronger, more resilient local workforce and support your journey toward career success. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!