Air Pollution Control Inspection Supervisor

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources seeks an Air Pollution Control Supervisor to lead staff evaluating asbestos abatement projects and air pollution sources. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, and participate in technically complex investigations.

The role emphasizes supervisory duties, regulatory enforcement, and collaboration with firms to secure corrective actions. A valid EPA Level III asbestos inspector/supervisor certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (60 credits) in environmental/biological science or engineering.
• Two years of training-level field work inspecting air sources or asbestos sites.
• Experience with asbestos monitoring, removal or non-asbestos air/noise sources.
• EPA Level III asbestos inspector and supervisor certifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff evaluating asbestos and air pollution sites for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and municipal codes and regulations.
• Investigate cases with technically complex elements.
• Interact with violators to secure required changes and compliance.

Skills

Air quality inspection

Asbestos control

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Job description

This is supervisory and technical work in the assignment areas of inspection of air pollution sources or asbestos abatement project sites for a municipal air pollution control program. Employees in this class supervise staff engaged in evaluating either asbestos air monitoring, removal and disposal activities or other sources of air and noise pollution for compliance with prescribed permit conditions and applicable federal, state and municipal codes and regulations. Employees in this class also participate in the investigation of cases, which involve technically complex and sensitive elements.

Contact with officials of violating firms to secure the changes required for compliance with municipal codes and regulations are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior and involves exposure to some disagreeable working conditions.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is

• Stefan Koprivica
• City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
• 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
• Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail].

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Public Healthwill be established as a result of this 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. 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 announcement.

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.

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 October 12,2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE

Rule of List

TEST REVIEW PROCESS

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.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 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.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Public Health with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

2. EDUCATION

Completion of an associate’s degree program or 60 credits at an accredited college, university or technical institute with major course work in environmental or biological science, chemistry, or biology, or mechanical, chemical, environmental, civil, or electrical engineering or engineering technology.

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two years of training level technical field work inspecting air pollution sources and asbestos abatement project sites for a municipal air pollution control program or performing technical environmental monitoring or inspection activities in the field of asbestos abatement or air pollution control in the private sector.

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• a variety of non-asbestos related sources of air and noise pollution, OR
• asbestos air monitoring, removal and disposal activities

NOTE: Two years of experience performing technical environmental monitoring or inspection activities in the field of asbestos abatement or air pollution control can be substituted for the college education requirement.

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

NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions.

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification – the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with the specified education and/or experience to fill specific positions in this class. Certification to fill such position will be made from the highest‑ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified qualification.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• 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 as an Air Pollution Control Inspection Supervisor if required by work assignment.
• Certification of completion of Environmental Protection Agency approved Level III asbestos inspector and asbestos supervisor courses and completion of a NIOSH 582 or equivalent air monitoring course within three months of appointment and during tenure of employment if required by work assignment.
• Certification of completion of Community Noise Enforcement Certification and Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification as issued by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry during tenure of employment as an Air Pollution Control Inspector Supervisor for the Department of Public Health.