Regulatory Enforcement Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of State seeks a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector to uphold standards of various business professions and protect public health and safety. The role involves field inspections, evidence collection, and reporting findings while enforcing licensing rules and related regulations.

Travel to multiple counties is required after a six-week training period, with work located primarily in Lehigh and Carbon counties and coordination with the Scranton regional

Qualifications

• Experience with public contact and reporting
• Ability to travel to assigned locations across the state
• Valid driver's license and PA residency requirements

Responsibilities

• Field inspections of professions and occupations to assess compliance with standards.
• Gather samples, records, and materials while maintaining confidentiality.
• Evaluate information and prepare reports communicating findings.
• Issue citations for violations and support enforcement actions.
• Assist investigations by obtaining information from consumers and serving documents.

Skills

Interpersonal contact

Regulatory inspections

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Relevant experience

Job description

The Department of State's Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation is seeking a highly dedicated person to uphold the standards of various business professions. As a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector with our team, your work will help ensure a high standard of regulated business to support public health and safety throughout the region. This highly rewarding position performs field inspection work to determine compliance with laws, rules, and regulations regarding professional and occupational licensing and other areas under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

This position travels to various sites in a geographic area of the state to support the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations through inspections and investigative activities. It involves field work, documentation, and communication with licensed professionals and the public. As a Regulator Enforcement Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Inspections: Conduct periodic inspections of all affected professions and occupations by observation and interviews, noting any deviation from established standards
• Evidence Collection: Gather samples, records, and other materials while maintaining confidentiality requirements
• Report Preparation: Evaluate information gathered and prepare reports to communicate findings
• Enforcement Actions: Issue citations when appropriate violations are found
• Investigation Support: Perform limited investigative support activities by obtaining information as a consumer, serving documents, and performing other activities as needed

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Note: Following a six-week training period, you will travel to assigned work locations within Bradford, Cameron, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming. The majority of this position will be field work in Lehigh and Carbon counties. Additionally, you will report to the regional office in Scranton based on operational needs. You must be willing to travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts; or
• An Associate's Degree and one year of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

• 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.