Career Opportunity

Street Inspector – Inspections and Enforcement - San Francisco Public Works (6230 TPV) - 144731

Recruitment: RTF0144730-01122924

Published: April 04, 2024

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About:

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, March 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024
Salary Range: $90,844 - $110,448 Annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0144730-01122924

Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and succeed in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

The Bureau of Street Use and Mapping (BSM) ensures that City sidewalks and streets are safe and accessible by permitting and inspecting the use of the public right of way. The bureau also collaborates on the development and execution of citywide initiatives to help businesses thrive and to activate shared public spaces. In addition, the bureau provides surveying services and maintains the official map of the City and County of San Francisco.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for a Street Inspector within the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping - Inspections and Enforcement unit.

Role description

Under general supervision, as a Street Inspector, you will inspect and regulate the use, condition, and construction of streets, sidewalks, trench excavations, and other construction-related activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Municipal codes, specifications, regulations, and permit conditions. You will also perform inspections and enforce municipal code provisions governing the commercial use and occupancy of the public rights of way, including performance of inspections involving the regulation of sidewalk vendors, mobile food facilities, Shared Spaces, and other community-based elements of occupancy. You may also inspect building exteriors and lots visible from the public right of way that may constitute a public nuisance. Your duties include enforcing codes, regulations, and ordinances and notifying responsible parties of the need to repair sidewalks, maintain structures, or undertake certain actions to resolve identified areas of non-compliance.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Street Inspector may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Perform inspections of streets, sidewalks, trench excavations, and utility repair projects; inspect general conditions or defects on streets and sidewalks.
• Inspect permit use for obstructions such as news racks, flower stands, restaurant furniture encroachments, produce stands, building construction, or other obstructions to paths of travel, especially regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24.
• Inspect excavation sites, sewer projects and utility companies to ensure that proper shoring practices and traffic and pedestrian safety procedures are followed.
• Inspect private and public property, identify violations, and enforce/issue Notice of Violations/Blights under applicable municipal codes and ordinances.
• Inspect the placement of signs, flyers, or notices within the public right of way.
• Inspect private elements of occupancy that encroach on the public right of way.
• Read and interpret permits, plans, and specifications to determine if the condition and use of street, sidewalk, excavation, or repair projects follow applicable codes, regulations, ordinances, and permit conditions.
• Investigate requests, inquiries, and claims related to condition of the public right of way, encroachment, permit use, appearance/condition of buildings, structures, or lots, and public safety.
• Communicate with contractors, utility company representatives, property owners, permit holders, business owners, other City agencies, and the public to resolve concerns and address identified areas of non-compliance.
• Perform commercial inspections and enforcing code and regulations in association with implementation and administration of Sidewalk Vending, Shared Spaces, Love Our Neighborhood, Mobile Food Facility, Display Merchandise, Tables & Chairs, and similar.
• Provide depositions and testimony in court proceedings as a city representative.
• Perform mathematical calculations including percentage, slope, area, and volume related to construction, maps, plans, and drawings.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the course of your work duties.
• Use electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, or smartphones.

Working Condition: The nature of the work will require exposure to inclement weather conditions and will require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions found on construction sites and in an urban environment. Work on nights, weekends and/or holidays may be required. Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time will be required. Contact with members of the public and engagement with persons believed to be participating in unauthorized vending, and the need to impound and/or remove abandoned items from the public right of way, may be required.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 

1. Three (3) years of experience in construction related to streets, roadways, and sidewalks; 
   OR
2. Three (3) years of experience in code enforcement affecting the public right of way;
   OR
3. Three (3) years of experience in permit issuance; 
   OR
4. Three (3) years of experience in construction materials testing;
   OR
5. Three (3) years of experience in plan checking related to construction, maintenance, or use of the public right of way.

AND

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Substitution:
Completion of the City and County of San Francisco 6229 Street Inspector Trainee Program may be substituted for the required experience.

Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience in performing street and sidewalk work, such as excavating, demo and rough, and finishing concrete.
• Knowledge of public right of way such as public sidewalks and streets within San Francisco.
• Knowledge of sidewalk accessibility/ADA requirements and safe job site setup.
• Knowledge of safety measures when working in public right of way and/or worksites.
• Familiarity and/or comfort working on the streets of San Francisco and interacting with members of the public while performing job duties.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and work as a team.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.