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Inspector, Code

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-COIL -01

Department

Permits, Licenses, & Inspections

Opening Date

03/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

09

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POSITION SUMMARY

Inspects existing buildings within assigned area to determine that the structure and any business operated within the structure is in accordance with the Pittsburgh Property Maintenance, Zoning, and Business Licensing Codes.

Department: Permits, Licenses and Inspections

Salary: $58,239 per year.

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

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• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.

• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection certification and in-house training for Zoning and Business Licenses within six (6) months of appointment.

• Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in a position with extensive public contact, including at least one (1) year dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, or investigation capacity. Experience that includes the enforcement of municipal codes is highly desirable. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is two (2) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.

• Performance: None required for this position.

• Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Inspects existing buildings within assigned area to determine that the structure and any business operated within the structure is in accordance with the Pittsburgh Property Maintenance, Zoning, and Business Licensing Codes.

• Inspects and investigates for business licensing violations.

• Performs as a certified Lead Dust Sampling Technician related to the enforcement of Pittsburgh’s Lead Safety Ordinance for Residential Rental Housing and Child Occupied Facilities.

• Responds to telephone complaints and other sources of information about possible violations.

• Researches deed registry and other sources of information (i.e. plot plans) to determine legally responsible parties for citation and/or legal action.

• Notifies owners of citations and/or legal actions by mail.

• Presents citations for violations in person and disseminates information on requirements for abatement.

• Reinspects properties after citation.

• Reports unabated citations to Housing Court.

• Prepares and submits cases to Housing Court.

• Maintains accurate records and files.

• Prepares reports on all assigned enforcement work.

• Dispenses information on code requirements to neighborhoods, community groups, and the public.

• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

  01

  Does the application clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in a position with extensive public contact, including at least one (1) year dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, or investigation capacity?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If yes, please briefly describe the experience. If no, indicate N/A.

  03

  Did you read and understand that applicants must obtain an ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspection and Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification within six (6) month of date of hire and maintain throughout employment?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

• N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

  05

  Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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