Senior Electrical Inspector - Citywide (6249)

  • Full-time
  • Certification Rule: Rule of 3
  • Exam Type: Class Based Test
  • Work Hours: Regular
  • Job Code and Title: 6249-Senior Electrical Inspector
  • Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
  • Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

Company Description

•                     Application Opening: 11/29/2021

•                     Application Filing Deadline: 12/20/2021

•                     Analyst Name: Kat Leblanc

•                     Annual Salary:  $127,426.00-$154,856.00 Yearly

Under direction, the Senior Electrical Inspector is responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising the work of professional Electrical Inspectors responsible for the enforcement of codes, laws and ordinances covering the installation, construction and maintenance of electrical systems.

Job Description

Essential functions of this position include: Providing training on inspection and departmental procedures including work safety; supervising and reviewing the work of staff responsible for electrical code enforcement and inspection activities, and monitoring workflow; assisting and communicating directly with project sponsors, permit expeditors, design professionals, contractors, and the general public; implementing, explaining and interpreting information, codes, regulations, ordinances, and department policies and procedures; conducting employee performance appraisals; preparing and issuing written correspondence, memorandums and reports; conducting site visits, monitoring, and reviewing construction plans and inspections performed; performing inspections of electrical system installation, workmanship and materials as necessary; prioritizing work and regulating inspection schedule; resolving conflicts and tending to disciplinary issues; performing analysis and research; testifying in court litigation relative to Electrical and Life Safety code violations; participating in meetings, hearings, and as responders in the event of emergencies and disasters; and performing related duties as required.

Working Conditions: Incumbents in this classification positions require the ability to work in inclement weather, under common construction conditions, to move in and out of buildings and other related areas, 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.

Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Experience:

  1. Three (3) years of verifiable experience within the past eight (8) years as a journey level Electrical Inspector in a public jurisdiction responsible for independently inspecting electrical installations and enforcing electrical codes at a level equivalent to class 6248 Electrical Inspector with the City and County of San Francisco;   AND

  2. Three (3) years of verifiable experience as a journey level electrician.

License and Certification:

  1. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.  AND

  2. Possession and maintenance of one of the following certifications: 

  • International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector OR

  • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)'s National Certification Program Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) program Electrical General (2B).

NOTES:

Senior Electrical Inspectors are required to maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Information

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight - Qualifying):

Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. 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.

Oral Examination (Weight – 100%):  Candidates who are deemed qualified will be invited to participate in an oral examination that is designed to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job related areas, including but not be limited to: technical knowledge and electrical construction practices; knowledge of safety procedures and practices; supervisory ability; interpersonal relations ability; and oral communication ability. 

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral examination in order to be ranked on the Score Report.  

Certification Rule: The certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection procedure will be The Rule of Three (3) Scores. Additional position-specific selection mechanisms may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

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

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]

Recruitment ID:  REF3880U

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.

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