L & I TECHNICAL CODE SPECIALIST (Code Enforcement)

City-of-Philadelphi; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks skilled inspector/plan reviewer to assess complex construction plans and permit applications for compliance with the Uniform Construction Code and city regulations. The role involves plan review, field inspections, and communication with design professionals and the public.

Requires an associate’s degree in building technology and three years of L&I Code Enforcement Inspector experience, plus relevant certifications, with strong knowledge of building codes and safety

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate’s degree program with major course work in building technology at an accredited college or university, or other technical institute.

Responsibilities

• Review construction and permit applications for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and City ordinances.
• Perform complex plan review and field inspections to ensure conformance with approved plans and codes.

Education

Associate’s degree in building technology

Job description

This is complex technical inspection or plan review work in the area of specialization. Positions in the Building specialty may be assigned to the Plans Review, Field or Emergency Services assignments. Positions in the Electrical specialty and Plumbing specialty perform complex plan review work. Positions in the Code Enforcement specialty perform complex field inspections to ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire prevention codes as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business activity. Employees in the Building, Electrical and Plumbing specialties of this class review construction applications and related permit applications involving residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and related City Ordinances and Regulations. Employees in the Building Specialty may perform complex plan review functions or may perform advanced level field inspections to ensure projects are built in conformance with approved plans. Communicating and providing understanding of the provisions of diverse codes and related ordinances, and gaining cooperation from design professionals, builders, developers, property owners, building managers, tenants, business owners and the general public are major aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

David F. Ross

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

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

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.

ELIGIBLE LIST

An Eligible List will be established the week of October 26, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE

Rule of the 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 six (6) 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 Licenses and Inspections with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

2. EDUCATION:

Completion of an associate’s degree program with major course work in building technology at an accredited college or university, or other technical institute.

3. CERTIFICATIONS:

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)
• 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

4. EXPERIENCE:

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY

Three years of experience as an L&I Code Enforcement Inspector.

OR

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

NOTE: CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY

• 1. Additional code enforcement inspection experience in excess of that required may substitute for the post high school education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• 2. Additional experience in the one of the following areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the post-high school education requirement only:
  • Experience in one of the recognized building trades; OR
  • Experience performing maintenance and repair tasks in a commercial or residential building environment; OR
  • Experience sealing vacant properties in the Clean and Seal program in the City’s licensing and inspections agency; OR
  • Experience enforcing the City’s sanitation laws and regulations; OR
  • Experience as an insurance adjuster; OR
  • Completion of vocational trade school in the Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry or HVAC trades.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

ALL SPECIALTIES

Completion of course work or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification during tenure of employment as a L&I Technical Specialist.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.

TRANSCRIPT AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and any required licenses or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, and/or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document.