Building Inspector - Department of Building Inspection, Plan Review; Temporary Exempt

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  6331-Building Inspector
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening:
  September 28, 2026.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Monday, October 12, 2026.
• Annual Salary Range: $142,116 - $172,770.

Appointment Type
:
This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) Category 17 Appointment from Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104-17. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Duration of this Temporary Exempt Category 17 appointment is limited to two (2) years in four (4) six (6) month increments per CSC Rule 114, Article VI, Sec.

114.26.7. This position is back filling staff on leave.

What We Do
:
The Department of Building Inspection 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 at 49 South Van Ness in the following division/unit:
Plan Review Services.

Under direction, performs plan review of building permit applications for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures, both public and private. Work involves reviewing plans, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with San Francisco building code, housing code, and applicable laws and ordinances. Requires responsibility for explaining, interpreting, and enforcing code requirements; coordinating with property owners, contractors, designers, and other agencies;

and preparing reports and correspondence related to plan review activities.

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.

Reviews architectural plans and specifications for proposed construction or alterations to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and relevant regulations; identifies code deficiencies and resolves routine plan review issues, referring complex matters as needed.

Prepares detailed written review comments, technical reports, and progress updates; documents code compliance status; coordinates with applicants, contractors, engineers, and other agencies to facilitate timely permit processing and resolve plan review issues.

Evaluates building permit applications and plans for accuracy and completeness; provides code interpretation and guidance to applicants; estimates project scope for fee determination; assists owners and design professionals in understanding applicable code requirements; approves plans and applications when they meet all relevant codes and standards.

Reviews plans and documents submitted in response to enforcement actions, including non‑permitted work or violations; determines adequacy of proposed corrective actions; prepares violation notices and related documentation when necessary; may coordinate with inspection staff to ensure compliance upon plan approval.

Important and Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of building design principles; construction methods and materials; applicable building, housing, health, and sanitation codes; and the laws and ordinances governing building construction.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to analyze building plans for code compliance; communicate effectively with property owners, contractors, design…