Senior Data Analyst - Technical Writer - Wastewater Enterprise - SFPUC (1823) (162689)

Company Description

• Application Opening: January 30, 2026
• Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
• Compensation Range: $123,656 - $150,280
• Recruitment ID: RTF0162688-01117086 (162689)

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent 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.

• The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months. 

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 https://www.sfpuc.gov/.

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 Careers at the SFPUC.

Wastewater Enterprise:

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise (WWE) operates and maintains San Francisco's combined sewer system to protect public health and the environment. These services extend across eight urban watersheds, more than 1,000 miles of pipe, 24 miles of transport and storage facilities and benefit every resident and visitor of San Francisco. WWE operates three all-weather wastewater treatment plants, one wet-weather facility, 32 pump stations, eight transport/storage facilities, and 34 combined sewer discharge structures to treat an estimated 34.6 billion gallons of wastewater in a typical year. In addition to treating wastewater, WWE also produces biosolids, a nutrient-rich soil-like product used as a synthetic fertilizer-replacement and soil amendment across the Bay Area.

Job Description

Project Name:  Biodigester Facility Project - Capital Asset Planning and Startup Resources                

Job Description:

Reporting to the Workforce and Training Manager, the Senior Data Analyst – Technical Writer (1823 Senior Administrative Analyst) leads and conducts complex, sensitive analytical projects that support the Wastewater Enterprise’s capital program and operational readiness for new facilities and equipment. The incumbent plans, organizes, and performs advanced data analysis; evaluates operational and administrative impacts of new capital project assets; and develops high-quality procedural and operational documentation to ensure effective implementation and regulatory compliance.

This position conducts comprehensive reviews of manufacturer documentation, operational requirements, and equipment specifications to produce clear, accurate procedures and guidance for operations and maintenance staff. The role is also responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting equipment and facility systems data to support decision-making related to startup, commissioning, operational performance, and compliance reporting.

The incumbent collaborates closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, training, and external vendor/manufacturer representatives to coordinate information, ensure accuracy, and integrate best practices into all documentation and analytical work products. The position may lead cross-functional workgroups, develop recommendations for process improvements, and support the development of policies, workflows, and administrative systems that strengthen operational effectiveness and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts complex operational and administrative analysis of new facility equipment and systems introduced through the WWE capital program, including reviewing and evaluating manufacturer documentatio