What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licenses and Inspections Construction Compliance Supervisor position at City of Philadelphia?
This is administrative and technical supervisory work planning, organizing and directing inspection operations of a district, the city-wide construction demolition program, the construction projects audit program, or the construction permits issuance program for the Inspections & Permit Control specialty; or the mechanical plans review program for the Mechanical specialty. Employees in this class develop, implement and evaluate program goals, priorities and objectives and direct the daily activities of technical inspection, plans examination and clerical staff of their respective districts or programs. Supervising the activities of a major section responsible for citywide compliance and code enforcement, communicating the provisions of diverse construction codes and related ordinances, and contact with contractors, community groups, and the general public are significant aspects of the work. In addition to the normal 40-hour workweek, employees may be asked to be available for emergency duty outside of the scheduled work hours on weekdays and on a rotating basis for weekends and holidays, if required by work assignment. May respond, after normal working hours, with emergency departmental personnel and other governmental officials to events creating unsafe and dangerous conditions to properties such as cave-ins, fires, explosions, water main breaks, floods and natural disasters. 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.
1. 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.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Rashida Ximines
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. 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.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Rashida Ximines
Office of Human Resources
City of Philadelphia
Public Safety Team
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t] 215-686-2318
[f] 215-686-2347
[e] Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
[e] Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
3. 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.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Licenses and Inspections with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Licenses and Inspections with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. EDUCATION:
Completion of an associate’s degree program at an accredited college, university or technical institute with major course work in building technology or a related area.
AND
Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, at the time of announcement, in the following categories:
o Residential Building Inspector
o Building Inspector
o Building Plan Examiner
o Mechanical Inspector
o Plumbing Inspector
o Energy Inspector
o Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
o Certified by the State of Pennsylvania as a Building Code Official (BCO)
AND
3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Three years of building code enforcement experience.
AND
4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience performing complex technical building inspection or plans examination work.
NOTE:
Additional construction trades experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the post high school education requirement.
CLASSES WHICH TYPICALLY MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE:
6H34 – L & I Construction Codes Specialist (Consolidated with 6H90)
6H25 – Construction Plans Review Specialist
AND
Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, at the time of announcement, in the following categories:
o Residential Building Inspector
o Building Inspector
o Building Plan Examiner
o Mechanical Inspector
o Plumbing Inspector
o Energy Inspector
o Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
o Certified by the State of Pennsylvania as a Building Code Official (BCO)
AND
3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Three years of building code enforcement experience.
AND
4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience performing complex technical building inspection or plans examination work.
NOTE:
Additional construction trades experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the post high school education requirement.
CLASSES WHICH TYPICALLY MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE:
6H34 – L & I Construction Codes Specialist (Consolidated with 6H90)
6H25 – Construction Plans Review Specialist
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
ALL SPECIALTIES
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 if required by work assignment.
INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS CONTROL SPECIALTY
Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, at the time of announcement, in the following categories:
o Residential Building Inspector
o Building Inspector
o Building Plan Examiner
o Mechanical Inspector
o Plumbing Inspector
o Energy Inspector
o Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
o Certified by the State of Pennsylvania as a Building Code Official (BCO).
AND
ALL SPECIALTIES
Completion of coursework or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification during tenure of employment as an L&I Construction Compliance Supervisor.
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 if required by work assignment.
INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS CONTROL SPECIALTY
Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, at the time of announcement, in the following categories:
o Residential Building Inspector
o Building Inspector
o Building Plan Examiner
o Mechanical Inspector
o Plumbing Inspector
o Energy Inspector
o Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
o Certified by the State of Pennsylvania as a Building Code Official (BCO).
AND
ALL SPECIALTIES
Completion of coursework or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification during tenure of employment as an L&I Construction Compliance Supervisor.
Other Requirements
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by March 19, 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 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.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by March 19, 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 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.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN: Rashida Ximines
Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Rashida Ximines
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 the 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
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 the City. 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 February 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 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.
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 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.
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:
Twitter
Youtube
NextDoor
Linkedin
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Licenses and 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 March 19, 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
This computer-based written examination is scheduled for March 19, 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 written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the written 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 will be established the week of March 31, 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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Assigned to
Rashida Ximines
Parts & Weights
Part
Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
Weight
90%
Part
Seniority Rating
Weight
10%
