City and County of San Francisco

Senior Plumbing Inspector (#6246)

$61.26-$74.45 Hourly / $10,619.00-$12,905.00 Monthly / $127,426.00-$154,856.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, the Senior Plumbing Inspector provides first-level supervision to a group of plumbing inspectors in the inspection of plumbing installations in commercial buildings, residential buildings, public buildings and other structures to assure compliance with plumbing codes and ordinances; physically performs inspections or investigations as required; provides written and oral reports as required; provides training to journey-level plumbing inspectors; responsible for explaining and enforcing existing plumbing codes to departmental staff, construction professionals and the general public; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This is the senior-level position in the Plumbing Inspector series. It is distinguished from the 6242 Plumbing Inspector by its supervisory duties and responsibility for performing more difficult and complex inspection work. Senior Plumbing Inspectors may act for the 6244 Chief Plumbing Inspector in the latter's absence.

Supervision Exercised

Positions in this job code supervise 6242 Plumbing Inspectors and may supervise a clerical support staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 6246 Senior Plumbing Inspector and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1) Supervises the inspection of all plumbing, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure boiler and gas installation, maintenance and repair work to assure compliance with existing plumbing and mechanical codes, laws and ordinances. Inspections are performed in an urban setting with large high-rise buildings (75 feet or more), ballparks, hotels, auditoriums and other similarly large commercial buildings as well as residential dwellings.

2) Supervises and trains plumbing 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.

3) Issues infraction citations for plumbing code violations.

4) Drives a car to inspection sites, meetings, hearings, emergency activities and other related events.

5) Testifies as an expert witness in court litigation involving plumbing and mechanical code violations.

6) Authorizes abatement orders or emergency orders for correction to be issued; makes inspections, prepares reports and testifies in court on abatement proceedings.

7) Issues reports and conducts follow-up inspections leading to the correction of violations or abatement proceedings.

8) Conducts statistical surveys and provides data regarding code enforcement.

9) Attends meetings, hearings, educational conferences, community activities and other related events as a representative of the Department of Building Inspection.

10) Conducts special investigations and/or inspections of complex projects.

11) Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: plumbing system design and installation practices; plumbing materials and their uses; existing ordinances, regulations and code requirements regarding the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems; and modern construction methods and techniques, particularly as applied to plumbing phases of construction projects.

Ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications of plumbing system installations; deal effectively and courteously with property owners, contractors and the general public; supervise the work of subordinate employees; effectively apply knowledge of the plumbing codes and construction procedures to inspection practices.

Experience and Training

1) Two (2) years experience in the field of plumbing inspection at a level equivalent to job code 6242 Plumbing Inspector for the City and County of San Francisco, in an urban jurisdiction performing complex inspections of high rise buildings, large commercial structures such as hotels, auditoriums, ballparks or other similar structures, and residential dwellings; AND

2) Possession of a valid driver's license.  Incumbents may be required to provide own car and
      must maintain a valid driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
These positions require the ability to work in inclement weather; in some cases to work evenings, weekends and holidays; and possible exposure to hazardous conditions found in and around damaged buildings, structures or construction sites.  Also required is the ability to move into and out of buildings, tunnels, ditches and other related areas; to climb or crawl into and out of spaces which must be inspected; and to use ladders, scaffolds and other special equipment.  These positions require the operation of a motor vehicle in order to visit inspection sites and to respond in case of emergencies.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid driver's license. Incumbents may be required to provide own car and must maintain a valid driver's license.

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: 6246; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;