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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-CCIL-01

Department

Permits, Licenses, & Inspections

Opening Date

01/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

09

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POSITION SUMMARY

Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs for safety and new construction alterations are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.

Department: Permits, Licenses & Inspections

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Salary: $61,083 - $67,871 per year

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.

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. Click here ( to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ 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 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.

+ Building Inspection certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

+ Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner and Commercial Energy Inspector certifications must be obtained within nine (9) months of appointment.

+ Mechanical and Fire Inspections certifications must be obtained within eighteen (18) 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 four (4) years of full-time experience in the building trades (e.g., mechanical/HVAC, insulation contracting, general construction, etc.) AND ensuring that construction conforms to building plans, codes and regulations. (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 four (4) 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 buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs, renovations, and new construction projects are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.

+ Inspects new construction (including additions and extensions) and construction repairs for safety and workmanship to ensure conformance to City Building and Zoning Codes and approved building plans and calculations.

+ Issues letters of violation, revokes building permits and refers violations to Magistrate's Court.

+ Prepares reports (e.g., travel, daily, etc.) on all activities and actions taken.

+ Canvasses assigned area and reports Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Pittsburgh Zoning Code violations.

+ Inspects renovations, additions, extensions, and new construction for compliance with all of the codes adopted by the City.

+ Evaluates construction plans, specifications and reports for conformance with the codes adopted by the City.

+ Appears as a witness in Magistrate's Court and Common Pleas Court.

+ May be required to be on 24 hour call in case of emergency or fire.

+ Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks and duties that are 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 four (4) years of full-time experience in the building trades (e.g., mechanical/HVAC, insulation contracting, general construction, etc.) AND ensuring that construction conforms to building plans, codes and regulations?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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

03

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.

04

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

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City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-###-####

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