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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00307736 |
Description Activated On: 3/25/2026 12:14:32 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Under the general supervision of the UCC Building Inspector Supervisor, Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety, trains to perform building and structural inspections and enforcement for compliance with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC and other applicable state laws and regulations. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Trains to perform inspections of industrial, commercial, assembly, educational, health care, institutional and other public and private buildings to determine compliance with building, accessibility, fire safety, energy conservation and other health and safety laws and regulations. Trains to inspect construction and/or alteration of buildings and structures for conformance with state approved plans and applicable laws and regulations. Trains to conduct audits and performs plan reviews of municipal code programs to determine compliance with the accessibility requirements of the UCC. Trains to report unsafe conditions and violations and conducts follow-up inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance of reported deficiencies. Prepares detailed reports of inspections and investigations. Trains to investigate work locations of public sector employees to determine compliance with applicable state laws and regulations and to determine if applicable conditions, structures, equipment and materials are safe and healthful. Trains requires correction of conditions found to be unsafe or not in compliance with applicable plans, laws and regulations. Recommends issuance of stop work orders. Trains to represent the Department of Labor and Industry at District Justice hearings dealing with the enforcement of corrective orders. Questions witnesses where the defendant is represented by legal counsel. Trains to communicate with District Attorney’s offices and local police to obtain search warrants. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners and other code officials. Attends Board meetings, staff meetings and training sessions as required. Maintains daily records of activities and submits reports on a timely basis. Obtains UCC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certification and UCC Building Inspector within one year as a post-employment requirement. Performs related work as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Trains to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Trains to inspect buildings for compliance so that a certificate of compliance/occupancy may be issued. Interprets laws, regulations, and procedures for customers. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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