City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs housing inspection work in the enforcement of a variety of housing codes and related safety regulations, and supervises housing inspectors. This is the first-level supervisor in the Housing Inspector series.

6272 Senior Housing Inspector is distinguished from the 6270 Housing Inspector by the former’s supervisory duties.

Supervises incumbents in class 6270 Housing Inspector.

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 inspectors in the use of the citation procedure as required by the Housing Code. Oversees, coordinates, and conducts inspections of apartment houses, hotels, and other multiple residential buildings to determine existing code violations.
2. Instructs property owners to take necessary corrective actions; Advises property owners and ensures violations are corrected.
3. Reviews inspectors’ reports and takes appropriate actions to finalize inspection reports.
4. Partners with other divisions and agencies in the coordination of a housing code enforcement program.
5. Conducts special investigations, prepares reports of work performance, accomplishment, and various aspects of housing conditions.
6. Interprets housing, building, and other related codes for inspectors and the general public.
7. Oversees the issuance and revocations of permits.
8. Oversees the initiation and resolution of abatement proceedings.
9. Reviews permit applications and plans to assure proper compliance and specifications. 
10. Conducts administrative hearings and testifies during court litigation in connection with the enforcement of housing codes.
11. Coordinates with other divisions and agencies in the implementation and administration of new ordinances related to the housing and administrative code, as well as associated funding programs.
12. Represents the Dept. of Building Inspection before boards, commissions, other agencies, and community groups.
13. Drives a car to inspection sites, meetings, and hearings.

Knowledge of: field Inspection techniques, state laws and City ordinances, departmental rules and regulations pertaining to housing and building code enforcement; safety measures and procedures including but not limited to inspection and enforcement work.

Ability to and Skill to: assign, supervise, and review work of subordinate investigators; interpret pertinent laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; communicate and exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations with tact, firmness, and courtesy in dealing with debtors; analyze and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; and drive a car to inspection sites and meetings.

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:
Two(2) years of housing inspection experience working for a public agency which must have included local housing code enforcement, comparable to class 6270 Housing Inspector with the City & County of San Francisco.

License:
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.

PROMOTIVE LINES
To: 6274 Chief Housing Inspector
From: 6270 Housing Inspector

ORIGINATION DATE: 09/01/1971

AMENDED DATE: 01/18/1982; 09/22/00; 02/08/13; 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.