City and County of San Francisco

Under general administrative direction, serves as the secretary to the Building Inspection Commission; maintains records of meetings, hearings and official actions of the Commission and certifies all official commission documents and resolutions; and transmits to the Commission communications and materials received from boards and other bodies. The incumbent in this classification assists in the development, coordination and execution of policy and procedures for the Building Inspection Commission and the Department of Building Inspection; explains and interprets policies, codes, rules and regulations; directs the preparation, review, approval and maintenance of important legal and technical reports and records for the Commission; and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, representatives of various organizations and groups, commissions and boards.

May exercise functional supervision over clerical staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 7, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares and supervises the distribution of agenda/notices, minutes, resolutions, ordinances and certified actions of the Building Inspection Commission.

2. Responds to queries from the general public, community groups and other government officials regarding the policies, procedures and actions of the Building Inspection Commission.

3. Conducts investigations and studies on organizational/reorganizational/administrative matters, prepare reports and makes recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission.

4. Keeps the Commission abreast of the activities of and transmits to the Commission communications from relevant boards and committees such as the Board of Examiners, Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Appeals Board, the Building Code Advisory Committee, and the Access Appeals Commission.

5. Advises the Commission of issues/concerns arising from city entities, professional and community groups affecting the Commission and/or Department of Building Inspection.

6. Researches and prepares correspondence on behalf of the members of the Building Inspection Commission as instructed by the Commission.

7. Represents the Building Inspection Commission, upon request, before the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the media, other City departments, Boards and Commissions and interested community groups.

8. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: Robert's Rules of Order, Brown Act, Sunshine Ordinance, Municipal Codes (Building, Housing, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) involving critical life, safety, and public welfare issues; public finance, budgeting and accounting in San Francisco; principles and practices of good administrative Management, communication and information systems.

Ability to: Prepare agenda and minutes of the meeting; review and prepare ordinances, resolutions, rules, and procedures in consultation with the City Attorney; prepare, edit, analyze and/or evaluate reports and make recommendations prepare and respond to correspondence; plan and supervise the work of subordinate staff; communicate effectively, tactfully, and discreetly, both orally and in writing, with the general public, the media, other government officials and Building Inspection Commission and/or Department of Building Inspection employees.

Any combination of experience and training that could provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be:

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government or other comparable service. Experience working within a governmental or equivalent entity that regulates building and housing inspections, and the enforcement of the codes is desirable.

Training: A bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Special Requirements: Essential duties may require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to work in a standard office environment.

Position exempt from examination under the provisions of Charter Section 3.750-3.

None

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.