Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee to learn inspection methods supporting statewide safety and compliance goals. You will gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned staff in safety inspections, lead abatement and asbestos programs, and reporting requirements.

This full-time role is home headquartered in PA with a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in building maintenance or construction, workplace safety or inspection, retail sales, or customer service.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Active motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections of bedding, upholstery, stuffed toys, and related records to assess compliance.
• Assist in ultraviolet device testing and analyze results for disinfection processes.
• Assist with inspections of asbestos and lead abatement sites and take corrective actions.
• Audit training providers handling asbestos and lead abatement programs.
• Respond to public inquiries and interpret regulations for contractors and training providers.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain daily and monthly activity logs.

Skills

Customer service

Workplace safety

Inspection

Construction

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56439-71057

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BOIS Cert Accre and Lcnsng

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71057

Position Number

00307732

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00124590

Worksite Address

Centre, Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Snyder, Montour, or Northumberland County

City

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Alicia Greene

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety - Certification Accreditation & Licensing Division

THE POSITION

Join the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety (BOIS) as a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee and start a meaningful career helping keep communities safe. This role allows you to learn important inspection skills while supporting statewide safety goals. You will gain hands‑on experience with guidance from seasoned staff regarding safety inspections and compliance work. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a rewarding career focused on public protection.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on learning inspection methods that support statewide safety and compliance objectives. As a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Support: Assist with inspections of bedding, upholstery, stuffed toys, and related records to assess compliance
• Safety Testing: Assist in conducting ultraviolet device testing and analyze results for disinfection processes
• Site Monitoring: Assist with inspections of asbestos and lead abatement sites and take corrective actions when necessary
• Training Oversight: Assist in auditing training providers handling asbestos and lead abatement programs
• Public Guidance: Respond to public inquiries and interpret regulations for contractors and training providers
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain daily and monthly activity logs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in building maintenance or construction, workplace safety or inspection, retail sales, or customer service; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania asbestos worker training course completion certificate, a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities worker training course completion certificate, and a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities inspector training course completion certificate within the probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties by date of hire: Centre, Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Snyder, Montour or Northumberland County. Expenses will not be paid.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.