Career Opportunity

Senior Construction Inspector - Building Design & Construction - Public Works (6319 PEX)

Recruitment: REF43886Y

Published: September 11, 2024

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Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 
Salary Range: $129,168 - $157,014 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-6319-149642, RTF0146422-01100428 and RTF0147627-01131299

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

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.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for a Senior Construction Inspector (6319) within the Building Design and Construction Division.

The Building Design and Construction Division (BDC) of San Francisco Public Works, led by the City Architect, provides architectural and landscape design services, comprehensive building planning, project and construction management, contract support and compliance monitoring, materials testing and hazardous materials investigation for the development of new – and the upgrading of existing ­– civic buildings, facilities and urban landscapes to create a more resilient city.

Construction Management (Buildings)
Provides oversight and quality assurance for building projects during the construction phase of project delivery. By working closely with design staff and constituents on Public Works projects, as well as those of our client City departments, the construction management team strives to ensure that design is successfully delivered.

Role description

Under general direction, as a Senior Construction Inspector, you will oversee construction inspection work performed in conjunction with Public Works construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering construction inspections including but not limited to the following activities: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, portland cement concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal, control, and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems, including fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications, and retrofits, bridges, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work.

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

• Understanding and interpreting contract plans and specifications to administer the contract.
• Performing difficult mathematical computations and applying results to inspection work.
• Assigning and supervising the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
• Anticipating workloads and developing staffing plans; training and evaluating performance of staff.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
• Participating in and/or conducting planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Resolving disputes and difficult problems and responding to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
• Ensuring that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
• Supervising construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Reporting safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and debris to the contractor for correction and ensuring that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Initiating, preparing, estimating, reviewing, and negotiating change orders.
• Driving a vehicle to inspection sites.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector; OR

2. Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.

Notes:
1. Most positions require a valid California driver's license.
2. May be required to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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. 

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 construction management for a governmental agency on building or park projects such as: fire stations, police stations, health centers, recreation centers, libraries, parks, building renovations, elevators, emergency generators, office renovations.
• OSHA-30 Certification.

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/recruitment-details#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, Eric Chan, at Eric.K.Chan@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.