Licenses and Inspections Code Enforcement Supervisor

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title Licenses and Inspections Code Enforcement Supervisor

Exam Number 6H50-20250217-26-00

Salary $73,965 - $95,091 per year

Certification Rule Rule of Five (5)

Competition Department Only Promotional

Department 26 - Department of Licenses and Inspections

Announcement Date 02/17/2025

Close Date 03/02/2025

General Definition

This is administrative and technical supervisory work planning, organizing and directing inspection operations of existing properties in one of the City’s Code Enforcement districts. Employees in this class supervise technical and clerical staff responsible for inspecting existing properties, which may include homes, business establishments, day care facilities, food and news carts, industrial establishments, residential and commercial high-rise buildings, mixed use properties and buildings with commercial uses. Employees are responsible for supervising the activities of a division district and directing the enforcement of property maintenance, zoning, and fire prevention codes, as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business activity. Communicating with property owners, building managers, tenants, landlords, business owners, community groups, and the general public are significant aspects of the work. Employees may respond, after normal working hours, with emergency departmental personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

Union Code H. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2186

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:
  
  

Qadira Moore

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phone: 215-686-2692

Fax: 215-686-2347

Email: Qadira.Moore@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. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

• CIVIL SERVICE STATUS - Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Licenses & Inspections with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
  
  

AND

• EDUCATION : Completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a building trade, construction technology or closely related field.
  
  

AND

• CERTIFICATIONS : Possession of current, valid certification in all of the following:
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA )
• Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• OSHA 30, as issued by an OSHA authorized training provider
• Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
  
  

AND

• EXPERIENCE : Three years of experience as a L&I Code Enforcement Inspector in one of the City’s major division or vending districts.
  
  

NOTE : Additional experience in the class listed above can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.

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

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in this class is required by work assignment
• Certification at the time of application, appointment and during tenure of employment, in the following:
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA )
• Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• OSHA 30, as issued by an OSHA authorized training provider
• Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• Successful completion of five (5) course hours in Technical Fire Prevention administered by the National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration
  
  

Other Requirements

CERTIFICATION & TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their certifications and official transcripts.

It Is An Absolute Requirement That You Provide This Documentation By April 1, 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

• Hazardous Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA )
• Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• OSHA 30, as issued by an OSHA authorized training provider
• Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council ( ICC )
• Successful completion of five (5) course hours in Technical Fire Prevention administered by the National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration
  
  

Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

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

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification – Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Email: Qadira.Moore@phila.gov

Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN : Qadira Moore

Mailing Address

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Attention: Qadira Moore

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the completion of twelfth school grade as an educational minimum and the specific experience.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

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.

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 2, 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 : DEPARTMENTAL - ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Licenses & Inspections will be established as a result of the examination.

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.

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. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding April 14, 2025, you are eligible to claim residency preference.

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.

Projected Exam Date

COMPUTER - BASED MULTIPLE - CHOICE EXAMINATION

The computer-based multiple-choice examination is scheduled for April 2, 2025. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List is planned for the week of April 14, 2025. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

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Parts & Weights

Part Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam

Weight 90%

Part Seniority Rating

Weight 10%