•                     Application Opening: 11/03/2021

•                     Application Filing Deadline: 3/22/2022

•                     Analyst Name: Kat Leblanc

•                     Annual Salary:  $115,544 - $140,452

Under general supervision, the Electrical Inspector performs physical inspections of electrical installations in buildings and other structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances, and performs other related work as assigned.

The essential functions of this job include the following: examines plans and permit applications for compliance with adopted codes pertaining to the installation of electrical distribution, life safety systems and utilization equipment; checks and assists in mathematical calculations and job layouts of electrical installations; inspects workmanship and materials to ensure conformity with electrical codes and standards; investigates complaints of electrical violations; gives depositions and testifies in court litigation involving electrical code violations; prepares reports based on field inspection records and conducts follow-up inspections; performs field surveys; and drives a City vehicle to inspection sites, meetings, hearings, and emergency activities.

Nature of work requires utilizing a computer, PDA, and other electronic devices for routine inspection tracking, research, and report development. Employees in this Class must be willing to work under construction site conditions.

Experience:

1.A - One year of verifiable experience as an electrical inspector in a public jurisdiction, AND three years of experience as a journey level electrician; OR

1.B - A combination of apprenticeship in the trade and journey level experience as an electrician totaling six years ; OR

1.C - Three years of verifiable experience as an electrical contractor with a C-10 license issued by the California State Contractors Licensing Board, AND three years of verifiable experience as a journey-level electrician totaling six years.

License and Certification:

2 - Possession of a valid driver license.

One year of experience is equivalent to 2000 hours.

Condition of Employment

Possession of the Electrical Inspection Certificate issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) or International Code Council (ICC) is required within one (1) year of appointment. Inspectors must maintain the certification as a condition of continued employment.

Selection Plan:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire: Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application at a later time. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and if so, it will also be used to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report.

Written Test (Weight: 100%): Qualified candidates will be scheduled for the written test which is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of electrical codes; knowledge of field installation standards; knowledge of safety methods and procedures; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, industry professionals and the general public; and ability to prepare and maintain accurate and clear reports, records and correspondence. This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Selection Procedures Notes:

1. Compensation and Benefits: Positions at the San Francisco Unified School District may vary with those provided by the City and County of San Francisco.

2. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to provide a complete employment history for the past ten (10) years and an explanation of all gaps in employment during that period. The past ten (10) years of the candidate’s employment will be verified. In addition, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

3. Customs Clearance: Positions in this class may require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in positions in this class requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire, and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be a basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Notes:

1) 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.

2) Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Additional information:

The Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules .

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kat Leblanc, by telephone at (415) 557-4850 or by email at [email protected]. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.