City and County of San Francisco

Chief Plumbing Inspector (#6244)

$67.53-$82.09 Hourly / $11,704.00-$14,229.00 Monthly / $140,452.00-$170,742.00 Yearly

Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for supervising the inspect on of plumbing installations for compliance with existing plumbing codes and regulations; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: interpreting and enforcing existing laws and ordinances and assisting in the development of new plumbing code requirements; making, regular contacts with the general public, other departmental personnel and outside organizations and businesses in connection with the enforcement of plumbing codes and regulations; checking and reviewing inspection reports.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Assigns and supervises the work of plumbing inspectors in the inspection and enforcement of city plumbing codes and regulations.

2. Examines, approves or rejects plans for plumbing installations; provides consulting service regarding the requirements of the plumbing code for engineers, architects, plumbers and the general public.

3. Reviews inspectors' reports and makes interpretations and determinations of code applications in cases of dispute.

4. Suspends construction projects when necessary in connection with code violations; orders citations and arrest processes for violations of plumbing code.

5. Checks all permit fees for plumbing, water and gas and verifies correct charges.

6. Interviews manufacturer representatives; inspects, approves or rejects plumbing materials.

7. Makes periodic field checks of inspectors and advises on code interpretations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires comprehensive knowledge of: plumbing design and installation practices; existing ordinances, regulations and code requirements for the installation of plumbing facilities; modern construction methods and techniques, particularly as applied to plumbing phases of construction projects.

Requires considerable ability to: interpret plans and specifications of plumbing installations; deal effectively and courteously with the general public, contractors and other personnel; plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate employees. Requires considerable skill in the application and interpretation of ordinances, regulations and codes to practical plumbing installations.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least six years of progressively responsible journeyman level experience in plumbing and plumbing inspectional work, including three years of responsible supervisory experience on major plumbing construction projects; oar an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 6244; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;