Career Opportunity

Assistant Construction Inspector – Construction Management Bureau – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (6317) (144231)

Recruitment: RTF0144230-01041513

Published: February 06, 2024

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About:

• Application Opening: 02/06/2024
• Application Filing Deadline: 02/13/2024
• Annual Salary: $94,978 to $115,414
• Recruitment ID: RTF0144230-01041513 (PEX-6317-144231)

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.org/.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Role description

Special Project: Construction Contract WW-647R Biosolids Digester Facilities Project                                                                    

Position Summary

Under the general administrative and technical direction of the Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Senior Construction Inspector or Construction Inspector, provide construction inspection on a variety of construction projects managed by the SFPUC Construction Management Bureau (CMB).  Projects are part of SFPUC Construction Management Bureau’s infrastructure programs, including but not limited to, the Sewer System Improvement Program, Hetchy Capital Improvement Projects, Job Order Contracts Program (JOC), and Spot Sewer Replacement Repair Program, Water Enterprise, and Wastewater Enterprise among others.  This position is required for construction inspection work by the Construction Management Bureau on the SFPUC’s Sewer System Improvement Program – Phase 1 valued at $4.4 Billion.  This position will be assigned to the Construction Management Bureau. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry-level classification in the Construction Inspection series.  The duties of the Assistant Construction Inspector include but are not limited to the following: Perform construction inspection on multiple and concurrent construction contracts; Monitor and inspect work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications and schedules; Perform inspections of concrete formwork, reinforcing steel placement, concrete placement, excavations and shoring, small and large diameter water pipe installations, pump station installations, heating/ventilation/air conditional equipment and system installations, fiber optic network installations, pile driving installations, power substations installations, ADA retrofits, painting, building interior/exterior installations, structural steel installations, & power wiring systems, among others; Witness and assist in coordinating/ conducting the testing of materials, equipment and installations; Assist in monitoring the excavation, loading and off-hauling of hazardous materials from construction sites; Assist in detecting and resolving disputes & problems; Ensure all contractor activities conform to applicable OSHA or other safety standards and fire safety codes; Report safety & traffic hazards, defective work and debris for Contractor’s corrective action; Prepare and archive project documentation including daily construction inspection reports, daily force account reports, project photographs and other construction records; Make field measurements, verify and prepare quantity and estimates for progress payments; Prepare and maintain records on quantities, labor, equipment and progress for change order work; and participate in planning, pre-construction, coordination, progress, safety tailgate and other field staff meetings. 

This position will require climbing ladders, scaffolding, formwork and/or crawling into tight spaces such as pipelines, tanks, and tunnels. 

Class 6317 performs related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday – Friday, from 7:00am – 4:00pm, with overtime and/or weekend work as required.

Work Location:

Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 750 Phelps Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated in the job ad.

1. Two (2) 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; OR

2. A baccalaureate degree from an engineering or architecture program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR

3. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction, at the Superintendent/General Foreman level, supervising construction crews of more than six employees. Journey-level construction experience and/or drafting experience will not be accepted as qualifying.

Substitution:

1. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5310 Survey Assistant I, 5346 Mechanical Engineering Associate I, 5354 Electrical Engineering Associate I, 5364 Civil Engineering Associate I, 5305 Materials Testing Technician and 6230 Street Inspector may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience under #1 of the Experience and Training Guidelines for the Assistant Construction Inspector.

2. Possession of an associate degree in construction or engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience under Minimum Qualification #1.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

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.

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.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

What else should I know?

• 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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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.

Job Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the job analyst, Yvane Mirabueno, by email at YMirabueno@sfwater.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.