6232-Street Inspection Supervisor

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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 first level supervisors.

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/class 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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: roadway, street, and sidewalk inspection practices and procedures; basic math; and safety procedures

Ability or Skill 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience as a Street Inspector or in monitoring quality assurance and code compliance related to excavations, roadways, and sidewalk construction; or in permit review, permit issuance, or plan checking related to the construction or maintenance of the public right of way, of which two years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License and Certification:

Possession and maintenance of a valid class C driver license.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE:

7/1/77

AMENDED DATE:

11/21/02; 10/14/25

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN

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