6232-Street Inspection Supervisor

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: Street Inspection Supervisor JOB CODE: 6232

Definition:

Under general direction, manages personnel engaged in the inspection of streets, sidewalks, repair projects that involve the public right-of-way, and utility excavation sites for compliance with the San Francisco Public Works Code and Departmental directives.

Distinguishing Features:

This is a second -level supervisory position that has responsibility for managing senior staff engaged in street, sidewalk, repair project, and utility excavation inspection activities.

Supervision Exercised:

This position supervises 6231 Senior Street Inspectors, who are either first level supervisors, or assigned to special projects.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises first line supervisors by planning, organizing, assigning, directing and evaluating the work of senior staff

in inspection sections who are engaged in street, sidewalk, repair project, and utility excavation inspection activities.

Ensures compliance with codes, permit conditions, plans and specifications; and secures compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act and California Title 24.

2. Initiates, evaluates, develops, writes, implements, and maintains standards, methods, policies, forms and procedures

for permit review and inspection teams.

3. Schedules and participates in employee job and safety training by conducting training sessions or arranging for

training of staff.

4. Represents the Department in legal matters such as assisting the City Attorney with liability claims filed against the

City; provides depositions or testifies in court as an expert witness; testifies before legislative bodies; and

recommends revocation of permits.

5. Represents the Department at Boards, Commissions, community meetings, and public hearings.

6. Responds to or reviews responses to inquiries, complaints and claims; imparts information regarding codes, permits,

ordinances and regulations; resolves issues and takes corrective action.

7. Uses a computer to write and generate reports, meeting and hearing documentation, performance appraisals,

and correspondence.

8. Monitors and projects expenditures to assist with the preparation of the Bureau's budget.

JOB CODE TITLE: Street Inspection Supervisor JOB CODE: 6232

9. May administer contracts for street, sidewalk, and utility trench improvement work.

10. Operates a motor vehicle to attend meetings or travel to a job site.

11. Uses a telephone, cell phone, pager, and two-way radio to communicate with managers, property and business

owners, contractors, agency representatives and the public.

12. Performs related duties as required.

Job-related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of: street inspection practices and procedures; and safety procedures.

Ability to: supervise, plan, organize, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of senior staff in street inspection activities; interpret, apply and enforce codes; promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships; write and speak in a manner that is easily understood, and listen to and understand what is said; perform mathematical calculations related to street construction; operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid class C driver license; use a telephone, cell phone, pager, and two-way radio; use a personal computer; walk on hilly or uneven ground, stand for prolonged periods, and stoop and bend when inspecting construction sites.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Two years of supervisory experience in street inspection activities, or in the construction trades related to right-of-way maintenance with responsibility for quality assurance and safety code compliance.

License:

Possession and maintenance of a valid class C driver license.

Effective Date: 7/1/77

Amended Date: 11/21/02

Reason for Amendment:

To reflect accurately the current tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

Standard information

Disaster service work

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.

Historic and future compensation