City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, the Chief Housing Inspector supervises the work of inspectors and manages the housing inspection division.

Class 6274 Chief Housing Inspector is distinguished from the 6272 Senior Housing Inspector by the former’s responsibility for establishing housing inspection policy and engaging in long and short range planning concerning division level activities, whereas the latter is a first-level supervisor.

The Chief Housing Inspector supervises subordinate housing inspectors, clerical supervisors, and other staff as assigned.

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. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of the subordinate inspectors and office personnel in the inspection and enforcement of codes and regulations relating to housing; conducts spot inspections to determine efficiency of inspectors’ work; assigns special inspections to subordinates and personally makes inspections on difficult and unusual cases.
2. Reviews and interprets housing, building, and other related code requirements to subordinates, the general public, building owners, realtors, and attorneys.
3. Prepares reports on work performance, accomplishments, and various aspects of housing conditions; reviews, analyzes, and prepares recommendations for additions or amendments to the housing code; prepares data for the City’s code enforcement program.
4. Reviews the issuance of citations for administrative hearings and for District and City Attorneys’ office regarding non-compliance cases; reviews and recommends warrants for entry to inspect buildings and for arrest of persons who violate certain codes; conducts administrative hearings in order to obtain compliance with related housing codes.
5. Coordinates in the effort of the housing code enforcement program with local, State, and federal code enforcement program agencies.
6. Prepares annual budget estimates for conducting housing inspection activities; Drafts new ordinances related to the housing and administrative code.
7. Represents the Department of Building Inspection at various meetings of the Board of Supervisors; conducts abatement appeals hearings; facilitates housing code enforcement procedures.

Knowledge of: field inspection techniques and procedures and related office routines, forms, documents and reports; state laws and city ordinances and Department of Building Inspection rules and regulations pertaining to housing inspection..

Ability and Skill to: plan, assign, and supervise the activities of subordinate personnel; utilize data processing applications relative to code enforcement; deal effectively with the general public, interdepartmental heads, property owners, tenants, and other persons; requires considerable skill in the interpretation and application of local ordinances and state laws to practical housing enforcement situations.

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.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:
Four (4) years of housing inspection work experience for a public agency, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, comparable to class 6272 Senior Housing Inspector with the City and County of San Francisco.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:

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

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From: 6272 Senior Housing Inspector

ORIGINATION DATE: 09/08/1971

AMENDED DATE: 01/18/1982; 02/08/13; 07/09/15; 10/31/18

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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.