Senior Housing Inspector- Department of Building Inspection (6272 TPV)

Under general supervision performs housing inspection work in the enforcement of a variety of housing codes and related safety regulations and supervises housing inspectors. This is the first-level supervisor in the Housing Inspector series.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: 6272 Senior Housing Inspector is distinguished from the 6270 Housing Inspector by the formers supervisory duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises incumbents in class 6270 Housing Inspector.

MAJOR IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises inspectors in the use of the citation procedure as required by the Housing Code. Oversees coordinates and conducts inspections of apartment houses hotels and other multiple residential buildings to determine existing code violations.
2. Instructs property owners to take necessary corrective actions; Advises property owners and ensures violations are corrected.
3. Reviews inspectors reports and takes appropriate actions to finalize inspection reports.
4. Partners with other divisions and agencies in the coordination of a housing code enforcement program.
5. Conducts special investigations prepares reports of work performance accomplishment and various aspects of housing conditions.
6. Interprets housing building and other related codes for inspectors and the general public.
7. Oversees the issuance and revocations of permits.
8. Oversees the initiation and resolution of abatement proceedings.
9. Reviews permit applications and plans to assure proper compliance and specifications.
10. Conducts administrative hearings and testifies during court litigation in connection with the enforcement of housing codes.
11. Coordinates with other divisions and agencies in the implementation and administration of new ordinances related to the housing and administrative code as well as associated funding programs.
12. Represents the Dept. of Building Inspection before boards commissions other agencies and community groups.
13. Drives a car to inspection sites meetings and hearings.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: field Inspection techniques state laws and City ordinances departmental rules and regulations pertaining to housing and building code enforcement; safety measures and procedures including but not limited to inspection and enforcement work.

Ability and Skill to: assign supervise and review work of subordinate investigators; interpret pertinent laws ordinances rules and regulations; communicate and exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations with tact firmness and courtesy in dealing with debtors; analyze and prepare clear concise and accurate reports; and drive a car to inspection sites and meetings.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education training experience special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
• Experience: Two (2) years of housing inspection experience working for a public agency which must have included local housing code enforcement comparable to class 6270 Housing Inspector with the City & County of San Francisco.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a valid California driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work includes the ability to work in inclement weather and in some cases to work evenings weekends holidays and possible exposure to hazardous conditions found in and around damaged buildings structures and construction sites; and ability to move in and out of buildings and other related areas. These positions require the operation of a motor vehicle in order to visit inspection sites.

Verification of Education and Experience:

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.

Note: Falsifying 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.

Additional Information :

What else should I know

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview.

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
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit  and 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 (@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and @).

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.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Analyst Jason Hammack 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