Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager - Public Works (139943)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

Application Opening: Friday, December 19, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM
*The application filing will be open at least through Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will close at any time thereafter.
Compensation Range:   $144,560 - $184, 496 Annually (Range A)  
Effective January 3, 2026 - Range A compensation for this classification is between $146,718 - $187, 252
Recruitment ID: PBT-0923-139943, RTF0160751 - 01094809
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

Amended: This job announcement has been amended to reflect an adjustment in the Minimum Qualification language. Applicants who previously submitted an application to this recruitment do not need to re-apply. 

The filing deadline has been amended to Friday, January 16th, 2026.

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager (0923). 

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Job Description

The Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager will play a critical role in supporting programs and inspection activities that directly affect the community. This position is responsible for planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of staff engaged in regulating the use and occupancy of the public right-of-way.

As the manager, you will provide oversight and leadership for Street Inspection Supervisors and teams of inspectors who receive, investigate, and resolve complaints involving a wide range of issues, such as sidewalk vending, display merchandise, tables and chairs, Shared Spaces installations, and other community-benefit activations. The manager must ensure that all activities comply with applicable standards, safety requirements, and accessibility guidelines.

This role serves as a liaison between Public Works divisions, City agencies, and external stakeholders, addressing and resolving identified issues and supporting the planning, implementation, and administration of inspection components for various community-based initiatives.

 Important and Essential duties:  

• Plans, directs, and manages the work of inspection teams, led by Street Inspection Supervisors, ensuring consistent enforcement of regulations across all assigned areas of responsibilities like street, sidewalk, utility excavation inspection activities and permits issuance inspection for construction within the public right-of-way.
• Manages second-line supervisors, providing guidance, mentoring, performance evaluations, and support in resolving operational, personnel, or disciplinary issues.
• Assists in the planning, development, implementation of important projects and programs across multiple sections/divisions within the Department of Public Works
• Directs research on complex and highly technical issues, reviews alternatives, and makes recommendations to determine resolutions.
• Supports professional development of staff by monitoring work performance and providing coaching, guidance, and feedback to improve effectiveness and productivity.
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