L&I Construction Code Inspections Manager (Code Enforcement)

City-of-Philadelphi; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources seeks an experienced manager to direct inspection operations within the Licenses and Inspections Department. You will supervise code enforcement and construction inspection teams city-wide, set goals, and resolve field issues with senior staff.

The role emphasizes program development, field oversight, and cross-department collaboration to improve compliance and safety. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications required for Code Enforcement specialty.
• Two years of administrative and technical supervisory work planning, organizing and directing inspection operations.
• Minimum education and experience standards listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Direct inspectors who inspect construction and renovation for code compliance and guide field operations across districts.
• Develop, implement and evaluate program goals and provide direction to district personnel.
• Meet with departmental and interdepartmental managers to discuss effectiveness of inspection programs.

Education

Associate's degree in building construction technology or related program

Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA)

Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector (ICC)

OSHA 30

Fire Inspector 1 (ICC)

Fire Inspector 2 (ICC)

Job description

This is managerial level work directing through subordinate code supervisors in the Department of Licenses and Inspections. Positions in the construction specialty manage the city-wide field activities of all inspectional districts through subordinate construction inspection supervisors. Positions in the Code Enforcement Specialty manage inspections of existing properties through subordinate code enforcement supervisors. The employees in this class develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives and provide program direction to district personnel. Positions in the Construction Code Specialty direct inspectors who inspect construction and renovation of buildings for code compliance, recommends modifications to applicable codes and departmental policy, and provides resolution to field problems involving inspection backlogs, critical non-compliance issues, implementation of new codes and modification of existing codes. Work includes monitoring field activities to maintain quality control over the inspection and enforcement process and responding to emergency situations that may create unsafe and dangerous conditions. Meeting with departmental and interdepartmental managers from other departments to discuss the effectiveness of inspection and compliance programs is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

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 Licenses and Inspections will 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 November 16, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE

Rule of 8

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.

High School/GED

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.

ALL SPECIALTIES:

1. EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's degree in building construction technology or a related program from an accredited college or university.

AND

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY:

2. CERTIFICATION:

Possession of current, valid certification in all of the following:

• Hazardous Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC)
• OSHA 30, as issued by an OSHA authorized training provider
• Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council (ICC)
• Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council (ICC)

AND

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of code enforcement inspection experience.

AND

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Two years of administrative and technical supervisory work planning, organizing and directing inspection operations of existing properties in one of the City’s Code Enforcement districts.

NOTE FOR ALL SPECIALTIES: Two additional years of general or specific experience may substitute for the required education of the associate’s degree.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which has included the specific experience, completion of the twelfth school grade as the educational minimum and certifications.

CLASSES WHICH TYPICALLY MEET THE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE: Licenses and Inspections Code Enforcement Supervisor (6H50) for the Code Enforcement Specialty

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY:

CERTIFICATION:

Certification at the time of application, at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry in the following categories for positions in the Code Enforcement specialty:

• Hazardous Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC)
• Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council (ICC)
• Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council (ICC)

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 a L&I Code Inspections Manager.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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