UCC Building Inspector Trainee

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UCC Building Inspector Trainee

Salary

$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87898-71077

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BOIS UCC Inspn Dstr #4 Sc

Opening Date

07/02/2024

Closing Date

7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71077

Position Number

00027053

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00124582

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

Contact Name

Abbie Moist

Contact Email

abmoist@pa.gov

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety - Uniform Construction Code Inspection District #4 South Central

• Description

• Benefits

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THE POSITION

Earn while you learn as a Building Inspector Trainee! This is an excellent opportunity to protect our community by helping us ensure that public use buildings comply with building and safety code and start a career with opportunities for advancement. If you want more, we want you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will train in the work of building inspection and enforcement for compliance with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and other applicable state laws and regulations. You will train in and assist with:

• Reporting unsafe conditions and violations.

• Conducting Accessibility Audits for compliance with Accessibility Standards and Building Codes.

• Conducting inspections.

• Complaint Investigations against Building Code Officials.

  Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00027053) .

  Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• This position is home headquartered. The selected candidate shall reside in one of these counties within 6 months of the start date:Dauphin, Lancaster, or Lebanon.

• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes;or

• Two 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.

  Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a current valid Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.

  Post Employment Requirements:

• This position requires a valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner within the probationary period.

• All positions in this job require one of the following valid certifications issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, within the probationary period: Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Energy Inspector.

  Other Requirements:

• The selected candidate shall reside one of the assigned counties within six months of the start date.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  How many years of full-time experience inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes do you possess?

• A. 1 year or more

• B. 6 months but less than 1 year

• C. Less than 6 months

• D. None

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]

  05

  How many years of full-time building construction work which included the performance of skilled trades duties in the electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical trades do you possess?

• A. 2 years or more

• B. 1 but less than 2 years

• C. Less than 1 year

• D. None

  06

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  07

  How much college coursework have you completed in Construction Management, Construction Materials Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering, Codes Enforcement, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• A. 120 credits or more

• B. 90 but less than 120 credits

• C. 60 but less than 90 credits

• D. 30 but less than 60 credits

• E. Less than 30 credits

• F. None

  08

  Have you completed any post-high school technical training in Construction Management, Construction Materials Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering, Codes Enforcement, or a closely related field?

If you answered "Yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion in order to support this claim. Upload certificates using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

• Yes

• No

  09

  Additional Requirement- Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Dauphin, Lancaster, or Lebanon county within the first 6 months of employment?

• Yes

• No

  10

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

• Yes

  11

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSPECTIONSPerforms inspections, under the direction and guidance of a higher-level inspector, of public and private buildings to determine compliance with building, accessibility, fire safety, energy conservation, and other health and safety laws and regulations. This includes verifying compliance of finished work and work in progress with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications. Reports unsafe conditions and violations and conducts follow-up inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience inspecting buildings and structures to determine and enforce compliance with building or safety codes. I was responsible for the completion of the inspection.

• B. I have experience assisting with inspecting buildings and structures to determine and enforce compliance with building or safety codes.

• C. I have experience related to the administration of code enforcement.

• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

  12

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience inspecting buildings and structures to determine and enforce compliance with building or safety codes.

• The actual duties you performed.

• Your level of responsibility.

  13

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONPerforms building construction work including electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical work.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing building construction work in three or more of the following skilled trade areas: 1) carpentry, 2) electrical, 3) roofing, 4) masonry, 5) sheet metal, 6) iron/structural steel installation, 7) piping, or 8) heating/ventilating/air conditioning.

• B. I have experience performing building construction work in one or two of the following skilled trade areas: 1) carpentry, 2) electrical, 3) roofing, 4) masonry, 5) sheet metal, 6) iron/structural steel installation, 7) piping, or 8) heating/ventilating/air conditioning.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to construction technology, construction management, engineering, electrical contracting, building maintenance, or project management.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

  14

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience performing building construction.

• The type(s) of skilled trade areas in which you have experience (carpentry, electrical, roofing, masonry, sheet metal, iron/structural steel installation, piping, and/or heating/ventilating/air conditioning) AND list all that apply.

• Your level of responsibility.

  15

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov