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About the Role

Performs plan review of building permit applications for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures, both public and private. Work involves reviewing plans, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with San Francisco building code, housing code, and applicable laws and ordinances. Requires responsibility for explaining, interpreting, and enforcing code requirements; coordinating with property owners, contractors, designers, and other agencies; and preparing reports and correspondence related to plan review activities.

Responsibilities

Reviews architectural plans and specifications for proposed construction or alterations to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and relevant regulations.
Identifies code deficiencies and resolves routine plan review issues, referring complex matters as needed.
Prepares detailed written review comments, technical reports, and progress updates.
Documents code compliance status.
Coordinates with applicants, contractors, engineers, and other agencies to facilitate timely permit processing and resolve plan review issues.
Evaluates building permit applications and plans for accuracy and completeness.
Provides code interpretation and guidance to applicants.
Estimates project scope for fee determination.
Assists owners and design professionals in understanding applicable code requirements.
Approves plans and applications when they meet all relevant codes and standards.
Reviews plans and documents submitted in response to enforcement actions, including non-permitted work or violations.
Determines adequacy of proposed corrective actions.
Prepares violation notices and related documentation when necessary.
May coordinate with inspection staff to ensure compliance upon plan approval.

Requirements

Four (4) years of building construction work experience responsible for the supervision of building construction and/or inspection as a carpenter supervisor, or as a superintendent of building construction, or as a licensed building contractor with an annual gross contract value of $750,000 in business, or a civil engineer or an architect responsible for the supervision of building construction and/or inspection.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license.
Possession of the Commercial and Residential Building Inspector certifications or the Building Plans Examiner certification, issued by the International Code Council (ICC), is required within two (2) years of appointment.
Inspectors must maintain the certification as a condition of continued employment.
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.
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.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Skills

Considerable knowledge of building design principles.
Considerable knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Considerable knowledge of applicable building, housing, health, and sanitation codes.
Considerable knowledge of the laws and ordinances governing building construction.
Skill in reviewing and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to analyze building plans for code compliance.
Ability to communicate effectively with property owners, contractors, design professionals, and agency representatives.
Ability to enforce codes and regulations.
Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and correspondence.

Location

49 South Van Ness

Work Type

Temporary Exempt (TEX) Category 17 Appointment

Experience Level

Four (4) years of building construction work experience

Education Level

Completion of a Building Inspection certificate program from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Salary/Compensations

$142,116 - $172,770

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

The Department of Building Inspection oversees the effective, efficient, fair, and safe enforcement of City building, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and disability access codes for San Francisco’s more than 200,000 buildings.
This position is located at 49 South Van Ness in the following division/unit: Plan Review Services.

Equal Opportunity

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.