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THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

• Application Opening: 10/3/2025

• Application Filing Deadline: 10/24/2025

• Recruitment ID: CBT-7336-U00043

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas are sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

WHO ARE WE?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at

Under general supervision, the Electronic Instrumentation Technician at the Wastewater Enterprise, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, performs a wide variety of highly skilled technical work on process control, industrial communications and monitoring equipment for the City’s wastewater processing system.

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

• Operates test apparatus such as Diagnostic Test Equipment (DTE), using established testing procedures to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions; prepares reports interpreting test data to useable terms; may direct other technical personnel assisting in test procedures;

• Performs diagnostic, corrective and preventive maintenance on complex electronic systems and instruments, including analog pneumatic and digital electronic equipment; install, test, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controller interfaces located at a wastewater treatment facility;

• Maintains records of work performed; develops documentation for the maintenance, installation, removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment;

• Installs and inspects new equipment; evaluates performance under operating conditions; assists engineers in the design, fabrication or modification of fixtures, instruments and related apparatus; and verifies and evaluates dimensional and functional acceptability and performance of such devices;

• Operates special power or hand tools and measuring equipment including soldering equipment, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, analyzers, calibrators, hand generators, power suppliers and other instruments used in operating, testing, calibrating or repairing electromechanical and electrohydraulic apparatuses.

The 7336 Electronic Instrumentation Technician (WPC) performs other related duties as required.

Education:

Completion of a two-year AA or AS degree program in Electronics or Instrumentation or equivalent, such as an Electronics or Instrumentation Certificate from a recognized trade or technical school, or military training in Electronics or Instrumentation; AND

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial electronic or pneumatic instrumentation and control equipment AND

License and Certification: Possession of a current valid Class C Driver's License.

Substitution:

Completion of a State (DAS) or Federal (DOL) certified apprenticeship program may substitute for the required education and experience; OR

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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 who are anticipated to complete such an apprenticeship program (7312 Apprentice Electronic Instrumentation Technician II, Water Pollution Control) within the following 12 months will be admitted to the examination and will be placed under “General Waiver” until the Certificate of Completion is issued or applicant provide evidence that they have successfully completed 87.5% of the program. (evidence could be a confirmation email from DAS or DHR). 

Special conditions: Some positions may require additional qualifications such as special conditions that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.

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

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

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.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Examination (Weight 100%)

Candidates deemed qualified and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the maintenance, monitoring, testing and repair of electronic and pneumatic equipment, including knowledge of integrated circuits, electronic and electrical principles and theory; knowledge of digital and analog circuits; knowledge of relay logic and electronic power, data processing and communications equipment; knowledge of application of safety procedures related to electronics, work in sewers and around sewage processing centers; ability to evaluate electronic systems, equipment, circuits and components; ability to use electronic instruments and related electromechanical apparatus in testing and calibrating equipment; ability to follow logical procedures in problem solving; ability to make circuit calculations; ability to interpret schematics.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the exact date, time and location of the examination.

A passing score must be achieved on the Written Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Additional Information:

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

This pool of candidates on the eligible list may be used to fill additional vacancies in this class.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. (Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at 

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit  begin the application process. 

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@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, and @smartrecruiters.com). 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from   that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Linda Muir at

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 (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR OFFICIAL AND/OR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF THEIR COMPLETED DEGREE AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist . This position will be filled at either the Assistant Flood Control Planner or Associate Flood Control Planner level and will be assigned to the Flood Control District's Watershed Protection Division in Riverside.

About the Role:
Watershed Protection Division staff are principally engaged in the development and implementation of regulatory compliance strategies that balance protection of the natural environment with the District's mission to responsibly manage stormwater in service of safe, sustainable and livable communities. This role requires a detailed understanding of urban stormwater quality management, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits governing the construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting and coordinating implementation of stormwater management practices and NPDES permit compliance actions.
• Collecting and analyzing environmental quality data to evaluate aquatic ecosystem health and inform management decisions.
• Evaluating stormwater program implementation outcomes and effectiveness.
• Preparing regulatory compliance reports and program guidance documents, ensuring timely submission to regulatory agencies.
• Developing and managing consultant contracts, reviewing consultant products for quality.
• Coordinating closely with municipal NPDES Copermittees and regulatory agencies.
• Planning and coordinating public education and outreach activities related to water quality protection.
• Analyzing environmental legislation/regulations for impacts on municipal operations and formulating regulatory compliance approaches.
• Responding to inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies, municipalities, and the general public regarding water quality concerns.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Career Progression: The Flood Control Planner series offers professional progression, including:

• Assistant Flood Control Planner
• Associate Flood Control Planner
• Senior Flood Control Planner
• Environmental Project Manager
• Division Chief

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County's Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

jfc: • Use in-depth knowledge of state, and federal environmental laws to evaluate NPDES permits and Watershed Restoration Plans and develop compliance plans.

• Ensure NPDES permit compliance through implementation of plans and related programs internally and externally in coordination with Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Document and evaluate implementation of compliance actions and develop required reports with as-needed consultant support in coordination with Copermittees and regulatory agencies for timely report submittal and follow-up.

• Serve on technical committees and participate in stakeholder meetings for stormwater quality or water conservation related studies and projects conducted by the District or other agencies. May include scheduling, coordination, leading and facilitating NPDES-related committees and workgroups.

• Review consultant progress and work products and prepare contract documentation.

• Critically assess stormwater quality improvement programs and plans to identify potential funding sources, feasibility, and system impact, and anticipated environmental documents required.

• Develop program budgets, determine costs and benefits of existing and proposed stormwater quality and water conservation programs and projects.

Interact with District staff, Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to timely address questions and complaints. Assistant Flood Control Planner:
$ - $ Hourly
5,434 - 8,344 Monthly
65,207 - 100,124 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Proof of degree is required at the time of application.

Knowledge of: Basic principles of water quality control and water resource management; basic principles of either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic, and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, and general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.

Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze planning problems, technical studies, and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action.

Associate Flood Control Planner:
- Hourly
6,884 - 10,656 Monthly
82,604 - 127,866 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. (A Master's degree in planning, public administration, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-specialized required experience.)

Experience:

OPTION I

Water Resource Planning Review: Two years of responsible professional planning or engineering experience which includes one year of public works planning or engineering.

OPTION II

Environmental Planning: Two years of responsible professional environmental planning experience.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's is required at time of hire. The incumbent is expected to drive to various locations throughout the County of Riverside for sample collections and inspections.

Knowledge of: Principles of water quality control and water resource management; either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering principles relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; advanced methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.

Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze, and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze complex planning problems, technical studies and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action; analyze environmental impacts and make recommendations to minimize or avoid these impacts; conduct biological site surveys; prepare technical environmental reports and comply with federal, state, and local laws.This recruitment is open to ALL applicants.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

What's Next?

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Christopher Recinos at .

VHB’s Watertown, MA team is looking for a water resources professional to join its dynamic team of Water Resource scientists and engineers and support our growing water quality and stormwater regulatory planning and compliance work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting edge, innovative team of multidisciplinary professionals supporting water resources projects such as MS4 stormwater program management, stormwater-related policy review and guidance, stormwater infrastructure asset management, resiliency planning, watershed management and stormwater treatment planning, stormwater master planning, and Clean Water Act permitting-related tasks.

• Participate as task and project manager on a variety of water resources projects, including tracking task budgets and schedules
• Act as mentor in an interdisciplinary water resources team
• Identify and track short-term deadlines, deliverables and tasks as well as long-term client goals
• Oversee field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, illicit discharge investigations, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling
• Analyze and interpret data related to water quality and drainage asset management to develop appropriate next steps for clients
• Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online
• Support clients in interpreting and developing compliance approaches and programs for complex stormwater regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative approaches for internal and client workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and feasibility
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents
• Lead the development of federal, state, and local permit applications and compliance reports
• Identify stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial database development
• Proven project management skills including scope and fee development and budget and schedule tracking
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Massachusetts MS4 Permit, and Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act
• Effective data analysis and visualization skills
• Understanding of hydrologic processes, water quality treatment mechanisms, and drainage system design concepts
• Ability to travel, if required
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software a plus

• BS in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline – masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of relevant experience.
• 8-11 years of experience in stormwater, water quality, and/or regulatory experience
• Licensure preferred
• Experience supervising, mentoring and managing projects

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance

• Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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Job Description - Senior Recreational Water Quality Scientist CH)

Senior Recreational Water Quality Scientist - CH)

The Senior Recreational Water Quality Scientist will serve as the coordinator of the Bathing Beaches Project in the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention. Directs other professional staff in the division, particularly with respect to determining environmental exposure opportunities and health effects from recreational waters in Massachusetts. The individual will ensure compliance with recreational water quality requirements, oversee awarded contractor(s), conduct project management, perform data analysis and interpretation of scientific data for recreational water quality projects, and assess human exposure and water quality conditions at beaches.

The Senior Recreational Water Quality Scientist is responsible for determining data collection methods for environmental sampling projects, as needed, in the division, including methods for collecting and analyzing surface waters. Responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison with key stakeholders concerned with various water quality issues and coordinating community outreach and field activities related to division activities. This individual will also assist the division and other senior staff with recommendations on policy actions based on the determination of public health impacts from environmental exposure opportunities. The individual will also represent MDPH and/or the Bureau at related committees, as requested, and will attend public meetings on project-related issues.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Serve as coordinator of the Bathing Beaches Project in the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention.
• Supervise Bathing Beaches Project staff and other bathing beaches staff and interns, as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring the Bathing Beaches Project is operating efficiently and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Addresses public concerns about possible health effects from exposures to surface or drinking waters in the Commonwealth.
• Attends interagency meetings related to water toxics quality issues as Bureau representative.
• Oversees the operation of the Division’s water quality data portal.
• Prepares draft reports evaluating environmental data and possible health effects for review by Division Director.
• Conducts research on environmental exposure and health impacts, especially related to exposure opportunities to constituents in recreational waters.
• Prepares draft educational materials on water quality related topics.
• Responsible for determining data collection methods for various environmental media (e.g., water, fish) and summarizing and interpreting environmental data.
• Conduct analyses of possible health risks associated with exposures to environmental media.
• Represent the division and bureau in providing technical presentations at public meetings, legislative hearings, court proceedings, or other similar settings.
• Review toxicology literature for information on possible associations between environmental exposures from sources of water contamination and health outcomes.
• Conduct field work as needed to assess potential human exposure concerns and water quality conditions.
• Serve as a liaison with other agencies regarding exposure assessment or toxicologist issues related to environmental toxicology division projects, especially those related to recreational water quality.
• Adhere to bureau protocol in responding to public health inquiries (e.g., telephone calls) regarding division projects.
• Assist Division Director with preparing materials for presentation at public meetings.
• Review environmental consulting service proposals and contracts and recommend changes to technical specifications.
• Assist with the hiring of Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention Division staff.
• Responsible for working with bureau fiscal director to oversee contractor(s), ensure technical quality, monitor spending, and other related oversight tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental science and public health.
• Knowledge of terminology and standard abbreviations used in environmental science and public health.
• Knowledge of the methods of general and technical report writing.
• Ability to prepare technical and general reports.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in a logical sequence.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Capability to assemble items of information according to established procedures.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish rapport with others.
• Capacity to work independently.
• Capability to adapt to varying work situations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information.
• Ability to supervise including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished; the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluation; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommend or initiating disciplinary action.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental science data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to write educational materials on environmental health issues designed for a specific target audience (e.g., young children, community members).
• Capacity to understand, apply and explain the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, guidelines, laws rules and regulations governing assigned Bureau activities, specifically in environmental-health related research and hazard areas.
• Ability to make effective and clear oral presentations on environmental health issues to professional and lay audiences.
• Ability to supervise interns or junior staff working on specific health education projects.
• Ability to understand and explain to lay audiences information contained in technical environmental public health documents produced by other Bureau units.

DPH Mission and Vision:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- Ext. 4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street

Job

Science

Agency

Department of Public Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 12, 2025, 6:23:18 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

77,911.60 - 114,053.42 Yearly

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Sandra Semedo/ -

Bargaining Unit : 09-MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

Description

Position Summary

The Start-up, Commissioning & Optimization (SCO) group in the Water Quality & Treatment (WQ&T) section is currently seeking a Data Scientist to support process optimization studies and other projects. Under general supervision, applies statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex, large-scale datasets. This role partners with stakeholders to define analytical objectives, identify data requirements, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that enhance business performance. Responsibilities include developing, validating, and deploying predictive models to support machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives. Contributes to the design and optimization of data pipelines, feature engineering processes, and model evaluation frameworks, ensuring robust and reproducible results.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and correct data quality issues such as missing, incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate information to ensure clean and reliable datasets for analysis.
• Collect, process, and analyze structured and unstructured data to derive actionable insights and support data-driven problem solving.
• Apply statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques to forecast outcomes and assess model performance.
• Design and implement automated tools and workflows that generate intuitive data visualizations, maps and dashboards to support data interpretations and decision making.
• Develop, test and deploy algorithms and models that support machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and tools like Model Builder to automate data processing, perform analysis, and visualize results.
• Collaborate with teams across Denver Water to optimize data collection, integration, and analysis workflows, improving overall data pipeline efficiency.
• Support organizational goals by translating business needs into analytical tasks, and providing stakeholders with clear, accurate, relevant, and timely insights.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable, production-ready models and participate in continuous improvement of model accuracy and performance.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders in translating the results of data analysis into actionable results.

Water Quality & Treatment

Additional duties and responsibilities specific to WQ&T include:

• Leverage complex, cross-functional datasets to develop data-driven solutions for water quality and treatment challenges such as treatability, chemical optimization, remote plant operations, and system monitoring.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support decision making, compliance and non-compliance reporting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including operations and maintenance, laboratory, distribution, engineering, and water resources.
• Stay apprised of the latest industry trends through research and development, recommending opportunities for innovation in the WQ&T section.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of treatment processes and associated water quality parameters.
• Experience analyzing water quality across reservoirs, treatment facilities, and/or distribution systems and improving monitoring strategies
• Ability to develop predictive models to improve process performance and mitigate risk of water quality events.
• Experience integrating data from multiple platforms, such as remote sensing, SCADA, LIMS, and GIS.
• Strong project management abilities.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

** Cover letter preferred

** Potential work from home opportunities

• Identify and correct data quality issues such as missing, incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate information to ensure clean and reliable datasets for analysis.
• Collect, process, and analyze structured and unstructured data to derive actionable insights and support data-driven problem solving.
• Apply statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques to forecast outcomes and assess model performance.
• Design and implement automated tools and workflows that generate intuitive data visualizations, maps and dashboards to support data interpretations and decision making.
• Develop, test and deploy algorithms and models that support machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and tools like Model Builder to automate data processing, perform analysis, and visualize results.
• Collaborate with teams across Denver Water to optimize data collection, integration, and analysis workflows, improving overall data pipeline efficiency.
• Support organizational goals by translating business needs into analytical tasks, and providing stakeholders with clear, accurate, relevant, and timely insights.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable, production-ready models and participate in continuous improvement of model accuracy and performance.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders in translating the results of data analysis into actionable results.

• Leverage complex, cross-functional datasets to develop data-driven solutions for water quality and treatment challenges such as treatability, chemical optimization, remote plant operations, and system monitoring.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support decision making, compliance and non-compliance reporting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including operations and maintenance, laboratory, distribution, engineering, and water resources.
• Stay apprised of the latest industry trends through research and development, recommending opportunities for innovation in the WQ&T section.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• In-depth knowledge of treatment processes and associated water quality parameters.
• Experience analyzing water quality across reservoirs, treatment facilities, and/or distribution systems and improving monitoring strategies
• Ability to develop predictive models to improve process performance and mitigate risk of water quality events.
• Experience integrating data from multiple platforms, such as remote sensing, SCADA, LIMS, and GIS.
• Strong project management abilities.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.