Job Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, November 22, 2024
Application Deadline:  Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Monday, December 2, 2024, and will close any time thereafter.
Salary Range: $94,484 - $114,868 Annually
Recruitment ID: TPV-6230-151948 ; RTF0151947- 01101679

Appointment Type:  Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and succeed in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for the Street Inspector (6230) within the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping - Inspections and Enforcement unit.

The Bureau of Street Use and Mapping (BSM)  ensures that City sidewalks and streets are safe and accessible by permitting and inspecting the use of the public right of way. The bureau also collaborates on the development and execution of citywide initiatives to help businesses thrive and to activate shared public spaces. In addition, the bureau provides surveying services and maintains the official map of the City and County of San Francisco.

Working Conditions:
The nature of the work will require exposure to inclement weather conditions and will require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions found on construction sites and in an urban environment. You will work in Swing Shift with core work hours between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Work on nights, weekends and/or holidays may be required.

Job Description

Under general supervision, as a Street Inspector, you will inspect and regulate the use, condition, and construction of streets, sidewalks, trench excavations, and other construction-related activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Municipal codes, specifications, regulations, and permit conditions. You will also perform inspections and enforce municipal code provisions governing the commercial use and occupancy of the public rights of way, including the performance of inspections involving the regulation of sidewalk vendors, mobile food facilities, Shared Spaces, and other community-based elements of occupancy. You may also inspect building exteriors and lots visible from the public right of way that may constitute a public nuisance. You will focus on interagency sidewalk vendor enforcement.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Street Inspector may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Enforcing codes, regulations, and ordinances and notifying responsible parties of the need to repair sidewalks, maintain structures, or undertake certain actions to resolve identified areas of non-compliance.
• Performing inspections of streets, sidewalks, trench excavations, and utility repair projects.
• Inspecting general conditions or defects on streets and sidewalks.
• Inspecting permit use for obstructions such as news racks, flower stands, restaurant furniture encroachments, produce stands, building construction, or other obstructions to paths of travel, especially regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24.
• Inspecting excavation sites, sewer projects, and utility companies to ensure that proper shoring practices and traffic and pedestrian safety procedures are followed.
• Inspecting private and public property, identifying violations, and enforcing/issuing Notice of Violations/Blights under applicable municipal codes and ordinances.
• Inspecting the placement of signs, flyers, or notices within the public right of way.
• Inspecting private elements of occupancy that encroach on the public right of way.
• Reading and interpreting permits, plans, and specifications to determine if the condition and use of street, sidewalk, excavation, or repairing projects follow applicable codes, regulations, ordinances, and permit conditions.
• Investigating requests, inquiries, and claims related to the condition of the public right of way, encroachment, permit use, appearance/condition of buildings, structures, or lots, and public safety.
• Communicating with contractors, utility company representatives, property owners, permit holders, business owners, other City agencies, and the public to resolve concerns and address identified areas of non-compliance.
• Performing commercial inspections and enforcing codes and regulations in association with the implementation and administration of Sidewalk Vending, Shared Spaces, Love Our Neighborhood, Mobile Food Facility, Display Merchandise, Tables & Chairs, and similar.
• Providing depositions and testimony in court proceedings as a city representative.
• Performing mathematical calculations including percentage, slope, area, and volume related to construction, maps, plans, and drawings.
• Operating a motor vehicle in the course of your work duties.
• Using electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, or smartphones.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in construction related to streets, roadways, and sidewalks;

OR

Three (3) years of experience in code enforcement affecting the public right of way;

OR

Three (3) years of experience in permit issuance; 

OR

Three (3) years of experience in construction materials testing;

OR

Three (3) years of experience in plan checking related to construction, maintenance, or use of the public right of way.

AND

License:  
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Substitution:
Completion of the City and County of San Francisco 6229 Street Inspector Trainee Program may be substituted for the required experience.

Note:  One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable

Qualifications

:   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.

• Knowledge of construction site setup, site protection, traffic control, and accessibility requirements for construction related to the public right of way.
• Experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity on code enforcement or construction projects related to the public right of way
• Experience documenting, preparing, and representing an enforcement entity in an appeals hearing or other setting during which enforcement action(s) are being contested.
• Familiarity and/or comfort working on the streets of San Francisco and interacting with member of the public while performing job duties.

Condition Employment:
Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Verification:
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: 

All 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:  Falsifying one's 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.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. 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 move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum

Qualifications

(MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum

qualifications

.

Applicants who meet the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

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, Eric Chan, at Eric.K.Chan@sfdpw.org.

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.

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