Senior Housing Inspector- Department of Building Inspection (6272 TPV)
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs housing inspection work in the enforcement of a variety of housing codes and related safety regulations, and supervises housing inspectors. This is the first-level supervisor in the Housing Inspector series. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: 6272 Senior Housing Inspector is distinguished from the 6270 Housing Inspector by the former’s supervisory duties. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises incumbents in class 6270 Housing Inspector. MAJOR, 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. Supervises inspectors in the use of the citation procedure as required by the Housing Code. Oversees, coordinates, and conducts inspections of apartment houses, hotels, and other multiple residential buildings to determine existing code violations. Instructs property owners to take necessary corrective actions; Advises property owners and ensures violations are corrected. Reviews inspectors’ reports and takes appropriate actions to finalize inspection reports. Partners with other divisions and agencies in the coordination of a housing code enforcement program. Conducts special investigations, prepares reports of work performance, accomplishment, and various aspects of housing conditions. Interprets housing, building, and other related codes for inspectors and the general public. Oversees the issuance and revocations of permits. Oversees the initiation and resolution of abatement proceedings. Reviews permit applications and plans to assure proper compliance and specifications. Conducts administrative hearings and testifies during court litigation in connection with the enforcement of housing codes. Coordinates with other divisions and agencies in the implementation and administration of new ordinances related to the housing and administrative code, as well as associated funding programs. Represents the Dept. of Building Inspection before boards, commissions, other agencies, and community groups. Drives a car to inspection sites, meetings, and hearings.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: field Inspection techniques, state laws and City ordinances, departmental rules and regulations pertaining to housing and building code enforcement; safety measures and procedures including but not limited to inspection and enforcement work.
- Ability and Skill to: assign, supervise, and review work of subordinate investigators; interpret pertinent laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; communicate and exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations with tact, firmness, and courtesy in dealing with debtors; analyze and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; and drive a car to inspection sites and meetings.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
- Two (2) years of housing inspection experience working for a public agency which must have included local housing code enforcement, comparable to class 6270 Housing Inspector with the City & County of San Francisco.
- Possession of a valid California driver license.
Responsibilities
- Supervises inspectors in the use of the citation procedure as required by the Housing Code.
- Oversees, coordinates, and conducts inspections of apartment houses, hotels, and other multiple residential buildings to determine existing code violations.
- Instructs property owners to take necessary corrective actions
- Advises property owners and ensures violations are corrected.
- Reviews inspectors’ reports and takes appropriate actions to finalize inspection reports.
- Partners with other divisions and agencies in the coordination of a housing code enforcement program.
- Conducts special investigations, prepares reports of work performance, accomplishment, and various aspects of housing conditions.
- Interprets housing, building, and other related codes for inspectors and the general public.
- Oversees the issuance and revocations of permits.
- Oversees the initiation and resolution of abatement proceedings.
- Reviews permit applications and plans to assure proper compliance and specifications.
- Conducts administrative hearings and testifies during court litigation in connection with the enforcement of housing codes.
- Coordinates with other divisions and agencies in the implementation and administration of new ordinances related to the housing and administrative code, as well as associated funding programs.
- Represents the Dept. of Building Inspection before boards, commissions, other agencies, and community groups.
- Drives a car to inspection sites, meetings, and hearings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
