UCC Building Inspector 1

Do you have the knowledge and experience needed to perform building and structure inspections? The Department of Labor & Industry is looking for a UCC Building Inspector 1 to enforce compliance with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and other applicable state laws and regulations. This position allows you to utilize your construction background to inspect industrial, commercial, assembly, educational, health care, institutional, as well as other public and private buildings. Join the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety today! As a UCC Inspector 1, you will be tasked with determining compliance with building, accessibility, fire safety, energy conservation, and other health and safety laws and regulations by i nspecting construction and/or alteration of buildings and structures. Work involves conducting audits, performing plan reviews, reporting violations, conducting follow-up inspections, and preparing detailed reports of your findings. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, and other code officials. Additional responsibilities include representing the Department of Labor & Industry at hearings, facilitating training for trainees, and maintaining active certifications. Take your career up a notch with the Uniform Construction Code Inspection District! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the UCC Building Inspector Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes; or Three years of building construction work which included the performance of skilled trades duties in the electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical trades; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

This position requires a valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner. This position requires one of the following valid certifications issued by the

Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Energy Inspector.

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

You must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, or Delaware county within the first 6 months of employment. You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.