Monitor vegetation communities and planting survivorship.
Map key habitat features using ArcGIS, ESRI Field Maps, Arc GIS Online; analyze and display mapped features using GIS technology.
Monitor threatened and endangered wildlife such as California red-legged frogs, Mission blue and San Bruno elfin butterflies
Remove invasive species using hand tools, power tools, herbicide, and other methods.
Maintain tools and equipment and other miscellaneous duties.
Revegetate disturbed landscapes with native plants.
Requirements
communication
computer literacy
microsoft word
microsoft excel
microsoft powerpoint
student
Great communication skills; treats others with respect; speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and willingness to learn new technology. Physical Requirements and Work Environments:
This is a field-based position with occasional office time. Must enjoy working outside in various weather conditions while maintaining a sense of humor.
Current or recent enrollment (within 6 months) in an accredited University or community college.
Ability to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Terms
Ability to work independently and assume a leadership role as needed.
Extreme sensitivity to poison oak may be problematic. (Personal protective equipment against poison oak will be provided)
A familiarity with or desire to learn about biological and ecological concepts.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Benefits
Opportunity to explore the SFPUC Peninsula watershed lands that the public does not get to visit.
Gain real-world work experience in natural resources management and threatened and endangered species protection.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1932
Year of establishment
Originated during a push for municipal control, the agency began developing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the city's population.
$700M Budget
Annual operating budget
Responsible for delivering water, treating sewage, and generating clean power through hydroelectric and solar initiatives.
100 Years of Power
Hydroelectric network history
The Hetch Hetchy Power system provides renewable energy to municipal services and the broader community through its century-old network.
It serves local retail water needs and supplies wholesale water to multiple Bay Area counties, supporting municipal buildings and transit systems.
It conducts large-scale infrastructure projects, such as pipeline construction, wastewater treatment modernization, and expanding the CleanPowerSF community-choice energy program.
It combines traditional utility planning with innovative pilot programs like stormwater retention and creek restoration to minimize runoff.
It uniquely integrates youth apprenticeships and workforce development across various trades, setting it apart from other utilities.
Its history is a testament to civic foresight, evolving from municipal takeovers of private water monopolies into a modern, sustainable public service provider.
Culture + Values
2,300 people
Team members
The team strives to work in harmony with environmental and community interests.
recognized throughout the world as a leading utility delivering high‑quality services through efficient, state‑of‑the‑art technologies
value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce ensuring vision becomes reality
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Electricity
CleanPowerSF Achievement
Delivered to over 380,000 customers in 2023, two years ahead of the City’s 2025 target.
98% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Progress
Achieved over nine years, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 98% from 1990 levels.
357M Gallons Recycled
Water Recycling Initiative
Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility will recycle annually, reducing onsite water use by 98% and earning the Envision Platinum Award.
600+ Electric Parking Spaces
EV Charging Expansion
Electrified across 50+ projects through the EV Charge SF program.
Heat-pump water heater rebate providing $50/month credit for two years
Committed $80 million for Tuolumne River restoring 77 acres of salmon habitat and floodplain
Capture 1 billion gallons of stormwater annually via green infrastructure by 2050
Average water use per person is 42 gallons/day—about half the California average
City-wide net-zero sector-based greenhouse gas target by 2040
Inclusion & Diversity
SFPUC Community Benefits policy integrates environmental justice and workforce/economic development opportunities for diverse communities
Education of all staff on environmental justice and its integration into business decisions
Active member of Government Alliance for Racial Equity and host of racial equity training
Works with stakeholder boards/committees for diverse input and transparent accountability