City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, the Senior Electrical Inspector is responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the work of professional Electrical Inspectors responsible for the enforcement of codes, laws and ordinances covering the installation, construction and maintenance of electrical systems.

This is the senior-level position in the Electrical Inspector series. The Senior Electrical Inspector is distinguished from the Electrical Inspector by the responsibility for the supervision of the work of electrical inspectors in connection with the enforcement of electrical codes, ordinances and regulations covering the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Senior Electrical Inspectors are distinguished from the Chief Electrical Inspector by the latter’s responsibility for more difficult and complicated programs or projects, and the supervision of professional staff.

Senior Electrical Inspectors supervise subordinate electrical inspectors.

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 staff responsible for electrical code enforcement and inspection activities; monitors work flow ensure timely inspection response; provides technical support, review timekeeping records.
2.      Regulates inspection schedule, prioritizes subordinate’s work assignments.
3.      Provides training on inspection and departmental procedures including work safety to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inspections, documentation and reports.
4.      Conducts disciplinary issues.
5.      Implements, explains and interprets information, codes, regulations, ordinances, and department policies and procedures which govern electrical installation in the City and County of San Francisco.
6.      Communicates directly with project sponsors, permit expeditors, design processionals, contractors, and the general public to provide assistance and consultation to resolve conflicts related to field inspection activities.
7.      Conducts site visits, monitors, reviews construction plans and inspections performed by subordinate staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
8.      Perform inspections of electrical system installation, workmanship and materials for compliance with electrical codes and standards, as necessary.
9.      Prepares and issues written correspondence, memorandums and reports.
10.  Testifies in court litigation relative to Electrical and Life Safety code violations.
11.  Drives a vehicle to job sites, meetings, hearings, emergency activities and other related events.
12.  Conducts employee performance appraisals.
13.  Performs analysis and research to develop code interpretation.  

 

 

 

Knowledge of: Electrical system design and electrical material and uses; city and national electrical code; regulations and ordinance which govern construction, installation and maintenance of electrical system; modern construction methods and techniques applicable to electrical phases of construction; safety hazards, and procedures involved in carrying out electrical inspections safely; supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to: Read and interpret plans, specifications of electrical system design; apply knowledge of electrical codes and construction procedures; work effectively and courteously with general public, contractors, and various cultural and ethnic groups; supervise, coordinate, prioritize and assign the work of subordinate electrical inspectors; conduct research and obtain necessary information through a variety of methods; evaluate site conditions which require code enforcement; communicate effectively orally and in writing; use computers to create schedules, input data and inspection results, compose emails, letters, and correspondence, and create reports; develop and provide training classes.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.Experience:

Three (3) years of verifiable experience within the past eight (8) years as a journey level Electrical Inspector in a public jurisdiction responsible for independently inspecting electrical installations and enforcing electrical codes at a level equivalent to class 6248 Electrical Inspector with the City and County of San Francisco;

AND

Three (3) years of verifiable experience as a journey level electrician.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License.  Possession and maintenance of one of the following certifications:  International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector OR International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)'s National Certification Program Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) program Electrical General (2B).

Amended: 05/15/2013; 08/26/13; 05/30/2014 

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.