“The biggest thing for me is the extra push and the motivation to keep going no matter how tough things can be,“ said Rionda Batiste, a Junior Administrative Analyst for the SFPUC’s Wastewater Enterprise Batiste has been an employee of the SFPUC for close to seven years, starting her career as a Public Service Aide….
Category: Sewer
How Your Photo Can be Featured in the SFPUC’s 2022 Calendar
It’s that time of the year again. The SFPUC is inviting the public to submit photos for its annual pollution prevention calendar. The SFPUC’s Pollution Prevention Program focuses on outreach, education, and legislation to prevent pollutants from affecting where the community works, plays and lives, aiming to preserve San Francisco for future generations to enjoy….
Flood-Proof Your Property This Summer with up to $100k Grant from the SFPUC
You may or may not be surprised to know that there are parts of San Francisco that experience flooding during the winter heavy rains. While San Francisco had a dry winter, we also know Mother Nature is unpredictable. The summertime is the best time to flood-proof your property. The SFPUC offers a Floodwater Grant for…
A Day in the Life: Meet Marvin Allen
“What would I say to someone looking to join the construction industry? You’ll be making the bestdecision of your life,” says San Francisco resident, Marvin Allen. “As a Journeyman Laborer for Malcolm Drilling on the Headworks Facility Project, I’m working with the cages that are going into the ground for the foundation,” he explained, “Which,…
Michael Tran, a San Franciscan and Child of Refugees, Knew This was the Job for Him
Michael Tran early on knew he wanted to take a job in public service, especially with the City and County of San Francisco. A child of Vietnam refugees, Tran was born and raised in San Francisco and attended George Washington High School. Through the years, he has seen the City change, but some things are…
Why Richard Thi Believes Shared Ideas, Walks of Life and Experiences Make a Difference
Growing up, Richard Thi never thought about a career in public service, let alone working at a wastewater treatment plant. Raised in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point, Thi is an apprentice stationary engineer at the Southeast Treatment Plant for the SFPUC’s Wastewater Enterprise. He is currently going through his final year in the four-year apprenticeship program….