Job Details

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: February 6, 2026.

• Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Friday, February20, 2026.

• Annual Salary for position: $153,738 - $186,758.

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV ( ) position, limited to no more than 3 years in duration. This temporary position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. This is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

What We Do:

The Department of Building (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 in Housing Inspection Services (HIS), which implements and enforces the San Francisco Housing Code and pertinent related City Codes. HIS establishes and maintains minimum maintenance standards for existing residential buildings to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare by conducting periodic health and safety inspections and responding to tenant complaints.

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.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

• Experience: 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.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a valid California driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work includes the ability to work in inclement weather, and in some cases to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and possible exposure to hazardous conditions found in and around damaged buildings, structures, and construction sites; and ability to move in and out of buildings and other related areas. These positions require the operation of a motor vehicle in order to visit inspection sites.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:

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. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Note: 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.

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview.

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• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Jason Hammack at ...@sfgov.org

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.