L&I Technical Code Specialist (Building)

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title L&I Technical Code Specialist (Building)

Exam Number 6h25-20250303-OC-01

Salary $67,823 - $87,182 per year - New employees will be appointed at the first step in the pay range for this class.

Certification Rule Rule of Five (5)

Competition Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date 03/03/2025

Close Date 03/16/2025

General Definition

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ABOUT THE POSITION

This is complex technical inspection or plan review work in the area of specialization. Positions in the Building specialty may be assigned to the Plans Review, Field or Emergency Services assignments. Positions in the Electrical specialty and Plumbing specialty perform complex plan review work. Positions in the Code Enforcement specialty perform complex field inspections to ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire prevention codes as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business activity. Employees in the Building, Electrical and Plumbing specialties of this class review construction applications and related permit applications involving residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and related City Ordinances and Regulations. Employees in the Building Specialty may perform complex plan review functions or may perform advanced level field inspections to ensure projects are built in conformance with approved plans. Communicating and providing understanding of the provisions of diverse codes and related ordinances, and gaining cooperation from design professionals, builders, developers, property owners, building managers, tenants, business owners and the general public are major aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior

Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

• You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
• The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
  
  

David Ross

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2359

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov

• For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six (6) months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

• EDUCATION : Completion of an associate’s degree program with major course work in building technology at an accredited college or university, or other technical institute.
  
  

AND

• CERTIFICATIONS :
  
  

Certification By The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania’s Department Of Labor And Industry, within 30 Days Of The Announcement Closing Date, In The Following Categories:

• Residential Building Inspector
• Building Inspector
• Building Plan Examiner
• Mechanical Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector
• Energy Inspector
• Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
  
  

AND

• EXPERIENCE : Three years of experience as an L&I Building Inspector, Construction Trades Inspector or L&I Codes Compliance Specialist
  
  

OR

Three years of experience performing inspections and enforcement of construction codes for a municipality located in Pennsylvania or for a third-party agency certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

NOTE :

• Additional skilled construction or building trades experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the post-high school education requirement only.
• Additional technical code compliance or construction code inspection experience in excess of that required may substitute for the post high school education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Certification as a Building Code Official by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry may substitute for six (6) months of the general experience requirement.
  
  

NOTE : Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s), licenses, registrations, certifications, etc. indicating completion of the requirements.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

BUILDING SPECIALTY

Certification By The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania’s Department Of Labor And Industry, within 30 Days Of The Announcement Closing Date, In The Following Categories:

• Residential Building Inspector
• Building Inspector
• Building Plan Examiner
• Mechanical Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector
• Energy Inspector
• Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
  
  

ALL SPECIALTIES

Completion of course work or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification during tenure of employment as a L&I Technical Specialist.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.

Other Requirements

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their transcripts and licenses by March 16, 2025.

It Is An Absolute Requirement That You Provide This Documentation ByMarch 16, 2025.It Is Optional Whether You Provide This Documentation By Attaching It To This Application Or Submitting Via Email, Postal Mail, Or Fax. Your Options Are Further Explained Below:

Option 1 – Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application

You may upload the documentation into your account and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.

Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax

If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Please use one of the methods listed below to submit your documentation to the analyst administering this examination.

Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov

Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN : David Ross

Mailing Address:

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

ATTN : David Ross

Equivalency Statement(s)

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

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• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
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The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov . For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and OHR . Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on March 16, 2025.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

• Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
• Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application
  
  

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov and the analyst listed in this announcement to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.

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ELIGIBLE LIST : CONCURRENT

Both open competitive and promotional examinations have been announced concurrently.

Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists of permanent City employees and an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of these examinations. The appointing authority may make an appointment from either one of the promotional lists until these lists are exhausted and, thereafter, may appoint from the open competitive list.

Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in the open competitive examination. If you have permanent civil service status with the City of Philadelphia, and are eligible to compete in promotional examinations, you should not apply for this examination. You should apply for the promotional examination for this class announced concurrently on the same date.

The examination number for the promotional examination is 6H25-20250303-PR-01.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the city of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment for this civil service opportunity.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this application, April 14, 2025.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.

LEGACY PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE

Up To Five (5) Points Will Be Added To The Scores Of Eligible National Volunteers Who Apply For Open Competitive Tests And Pass The Examination. Candidates Must Submit a Copy Of Their Service Letter To The Staff Member Listed On The Announcement If They Wish For Their Eligibility To Be Reviewed. To Be Eligible, Candidates Must Have:

• Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA .
  
  

Such candidates will be awarded

• Five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service.
• Three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.
• Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).
  
  

Such Candidates Will Have:

• 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
• 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
• 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
• 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.
  
  

NEW ! PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ( CTE ) PREFERENCE

For exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation 9.0670.

• Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.
• Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education ( CTE ) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.
• Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.
• If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.
• Candidates must submit adequate documentation including a high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.
  
  

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran’s preference, legacy preference, national volunteer service preference or CTE preference points are awarded.

Projected Exam Date

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of April 14, 2025. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

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