Senior Building Inspector – Department of Building Inspection, PRS; TPV

Overview

Senior Building Inspector – Department of Building Inspection, PRS; TPV Jobs in San Francisco, USA at City and County of San Francisco

Position: Senior Building Inspector – Department of Building Inspection, PRS (6333 TPV)
Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening:
  May 15, 2026.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Friday, May 29, 2026.
• Annual Salary for position: $153,738 – $186,758

Appointment Type:
This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position, limited to no more than 3 years in duration. This temporary position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. This is considered “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date.

Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

What We Do:

The Department of Building Inspection (DBI) oversees the effective, efficient, fair and safe enforcement of City building, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and disability access codes for San Francisco’s more than 200,000 buildings. This position is in the Plan Review Services (PRS) Division.

Job Description

Under direction, the Senior Building Inspector monitors and reviews records, reports and correspondence of subordinate personnel; performs inspections of buildings and structures as necessary; interprets and explains codes, regulations, ordinances, and laws pertaining to building construction and maintenance; prepares investigation reports; resolves conflicts between the public and subordinates; represents the department at various meetings, hearings, commissions and boards; coordinates and maintains records of training on safety and health issues for subordinate staff;

may act as a team leader for emergency purposes during times of disasters; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
This is the senior-level position in the Building Inspector series. The Senior Building Inspector is distinguished from the Building Inspector by the responsibility for more difficult and complicated programs or projects, and the supervision of professional staff. Senior Building Inspectors are distinguished from the Chief Building Inspector in that the latter plans and directs the activities of a building inspection unit or regularly supervise a major program or project.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Senior Building Inspectors supervise a group of building inspectors and/or subordinate staff whose primary functions are plan review, field inspections and/or code enforcement.

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.

Supervises building inspectors and/or subordinate staff by assigning, monitoring, and evaluating their work; and providing training to inspectors on the interpretation and application of building codes, related ordinances and laws in order to ensure that departmental policies and procedures are adhered to, and that applicable codes, ordinances and laws are properly enforced.

Reviews and revises records, reports, correspondence and plan review, such as records of inspections, daily reports, letters to members of the public, notices of violation, plan review comments and correction notices prepared by building inspectors when necessary to ensure that the work is being performed correctly and in conformance with departmental policies, procedures, work standards, goals and objectives.

Interprets and explains the codes, regulations, ordinances and laws which govern building construction in the City and County of San Francisco, such as the Building Code, Housing Code, Mechanical Code, State Building Standards, Title 24 accessibility requirements and energy conservation standards, appeal procedures, abatement processes, and permit processing to staff and others, including architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public.

Ensures that information concerning the department procedures is disseminated accurately; and resolve conflicts between staff/inspectors and general public (contractors/property owners) during plan review and field inspection activities.

Represents the department at meetings, hearings and in court by preparing evidence and/or appearing before such bodies as the Board of Supervisors, Building Inspection Commission, judicial committees, Access Appeals Commission, Unreinforced Masonry Building Appeals Board, Board of Permit Appeals, the Abatement Appeals Board, and other boards and commissions in order to testify or present information regarding code violation cases and other related matters.

May act as a team leader for emergency response on behalf of the department.

Makes site visits and reviews plans with or without subordinate staff to check buildings and other…

Title: Senior Building Inspector – Department of Building Inspection, PRS; TPV

Company: City and County of San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, USA

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