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About the Role

This position is located at the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) in the Plumbing Inspection Division (PID). DBI 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.

Responsibilities

Inspects all plumbing, gas appliance, low pressure boiler, and fire sprinkler installation, maintenance and repair work to assure compliance with existing codes, laws, ordinances, approved plans and specifications.
Explains the applications of existing codes, laws, methods and procedures relative to the installation of plumbing and mechanical facilities.
Makes regular contact with the general public and other departments in connection with the inspection and enforcement of existing codes and laws.
Provides written and oral reports of inspection activities.
Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
Performs related duties as required.
Inspects all plumbing, mechanical, gas appliance, low-pressure boiler and fire sprinkler installation, maintenance and repair work to assure compliance with existing plumbing and mechanical codes, laws and ordinances; approves plans and specifications.
Explains the application of existing codes, laws, methods and procedures relative to the installation of plumbing and mechanical facilities.
Makes regular contact with construction professionals, the general public and other departments in connection with the inspection and enforcement of existing codes and laws.
Provides written and oral reports of inspection activities and plan be able to plan check.
Drives a vehicle to inspection sites, meetings, hearings, emergency activities and other related events.
Determines the nature and severity of violations and makes necessary referrals to other inspection groups and agencies and may coordinate building, plumbing and electrical inspections.
Advises and consults with building owners, design professionals, contractors and others on the correction of code deficiencies with respect to plumbing and mechanical code standards.
Testifies as an expert witness in court litigation involving plumbing and mechanical code violations.
Authorizes abatement orders or emergency orders for correction to be issued; makes inspections, prepares reports and testifies in court on abatement proceedings.
Issues reports and conducts follow-up inspections leading to the correction of violations or abatement proceedings.
Conducts statistical surveys and provides data regarding code enforcement as required.
Assists in the training of new inspectors by introducing them to departmental procedures and working alongside them in the field and in the office to ensure that their inspections and reports are accurate and timely.
Issues misdemeanor citations on plumbing and mechanical violations which may result in participation in arrest procedures.
Makes investigations of complaints of violation of plumbing, water and gas codes and ordinances.
Makes periodic inspections of various buildings and institutions for conditions which might cause water supply contamination.

Requirements

Completion of plumbing apprenticeship which has been certified by the State of California and three (3) years of journey-level experience in the trade; OR A plumbing contractor with a C-36 license issued by the State of California with experience in the trade totaling eight (8) years.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Must be willing to work under hazardous conditions such as: small enclosed areas, dangerous heights and general construction conditions.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications of plumbing and mechanical system installations.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with property owners, contractors and the general public.
Ability to effectively apply knowledge of the plumbing codes and construction procedures to inspection practices.
Ability to use a computer, software programs and cell phone for work-related purposes.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Temporary Provisional (TPV)
Permanent Civil Service
Regular

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

Completion of plumbing apprenticeship certified by the State of California

Salary/Compensations

$142,012 - $172,666

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

The Department of Building Inspection (DBI) 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: Plumbing Inspection Division (PID).

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.