Exempt to Permanent – Senior Construction Inspector (6319) - Citywide (163743)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12h

About The Position

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY. This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 6319 -Senior Construction Inspector classification and only those who meet this requirement will be placed on the eligible list for consideration of future permanent position. Application Opening: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM (P.S.T) Salary Range: $135,746 - $165,022 Annually Recruitment ID: ETP-6319-163743 / RTF0163742-01131299 Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in various professional jobs in a diverse array of services such as maintaining City streets & parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting. Under general direction, oversees construction inspection work performed in conjunction with public works construction projects and assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations. Engineering construction inspection includes but is 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. Depending on the assignment, supervises Construction Inspectors and/or assigned professional, technical and clerical staff.

Requirements

Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 6319 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 6319
Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector
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.
Most positions require a valid California driver’s license.
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

Responsibilities

Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
Anticipates workloads and develops staffing plans; trains and evaluates performance of staff
Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
Ensures that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews and negotiates change orders.
Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.