Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager Public Works (139943)

The Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager will play a critical role in supporting programs and inspection activities that directly affect the community. This position is responsible for planning assigning monitoring and evaluating the work of staff engaged in regulating the use and occupancy of the public right-of-way.

As the manager you will provide oversight and leadership for Street Inspection Supervisors and teams of inspectors who receive investigate and resolve complaints involving a wide range of issues such as sidewalk vending display merchandise tables and chairs Shared Spaces installations and other community-benefit activations. The manager must ensure that all activities comply with applicable standards safety requirements and accessibility guidelines.

This role serves as a liaison between Public Works divisions City agencies and external stakeholders addressing and resolving identified issues and supporting the planning implementation and administration of inspection components for various community-based initiatives.

 Important and Essential duties:  

• Plans directs and manages the work of inspection teams led by Street Inspection Supervisors ensuring consistent enforcement of regulations across all assigned areas of responsibilities like street sidewalk utility excavation inspection activities and permits issuance inspection for construction within the public right-of-way.
• Manages second-line supervisors providing guidance mentoring performance evaluations and support in resolving operational personnel or disciplinary issues.
• Assists in the planning development implementation of important projects and programs across multiple sections/divisions within the Department of Public Works
• Directs research on complex and highly technical issues reviews alternatives and makes recommendations to determine resolutions.
• Supports professional development of staff by monitoring work performance and providing coaching guidance and feedback to improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Assists in budget development and resource allocation for the bureau including staffing and equipment; monitors expenditures and ensures operations remain within budgetary constraints.
• Oversees staff development and training ensuring that all supervisors and street inspectors receive up-to-date safety training and skills development for emerging inspection and code regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates the divisions effectiveness and efficiency in delivering inspection services by assessing organizational structure staffing levels financial systems internal operations and recommend improvements and alternative approaches.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university 

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience at a complex organization in the regulation of the use of the public right-of-way in one of the following areas: Code Enforcement Permit Issuance Construction Materials Testing or Plan Checking related to construction and maintenance. 

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California drivers license (Candidates must maintain a valid California drivers license throughout employment.)

Education Substitution: May substitute up to two (2) years of education with additional years of qualifying experience (year-to-year). 

DesirableQualifications:The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. 

• Two years experience in supervising staff engaged in regulating the use and occupancy of the public right of way.
• Knowledge of San Francisco Municipal Codes
• Knowledge of Commercial Inspection Services.

VERIFICATION:
Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:  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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of ones 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.

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SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

Supervisory Test Battery (Weight 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but are not limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication & Conflict Management. For more information about this Supervisory Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: Supervisory Test Battery. 
Please note: This examination is only held in San Francisco. This is a standardized examination and therefore test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Please note: A passing score must be achieved on the Supervisory Test Battery in order to continue in the selection process.

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

Scores attained on the Supervisory Test Battery will be valid and banked for three years starting from the date of the examination. This means that during this three-year time period you will not be required to take the Supervisory Test Battery.  The Supervisory Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Supervisory Test Battery your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However after one year you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Supervisory Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Supervisory Test Battery is used.  Please note that should you re-test your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

*The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative or operational necessity. The information in this announcement is subject to change and will be accompanied by a notice of amendment in this announcement. 

A passing score on the Supervisory Test Battery must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the Rule of the List.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

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. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at  terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion or no rational basis for establishing the position description the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date

Additional Information :

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Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Analyst Reshma Shelke 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time