The UCC Building Inspector 2 position with the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety offers an exciting opportunity to help keep communities safe. Each day brings a new challenge as you work with professionals across the construction field to ensure buildings meet important state standards that protect the public.

Apply now to support safe and responsible development across District 1 East. This role focuses on inspecting buildings and construction projects to ensure they meet the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code and other safety laws. You help safeguard public spaces by reviewing plans, identifying hazards, and promoting compliance. As a UCC Building Inspector 2, you will perform the following duties:

Building Inspections:

Perform inspections of public and private buildings to verify compliance with safety, accessibility, and construction standards

Plan Review:

Examine construction plans and alterations to ensure they follow state laws and approved designs

Compliance Checks:

Report unsafe conditions and conduct follow-up inspections to confirm correction of violations

Safety Investigations:

Investigate public sector work locations to determine if structures, equipment, and materials meet safety requirements

Regulatory Enforcement:

Recommend stop work orders and support enforcement actions through hearings and legal processes

Professional Coordination:

Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, and code officials Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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

Home Headquartered:

This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

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:

Three years of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes; or Four 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:

You must possess a valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Energy Inspector.

Condition of Employment:

You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County before the date of hire. You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.