Regulatory Enforcement Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation, Pittsburgh Regional Office, is seeking a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector to ensure compliance with professional and occupational licensing and related laws.

This role emphasizes inspecting licensed locations, documenting findings, collecting evidence, and supporting enforcement actions to protect public health and safety.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Inspections: Conduct inspections of licensed locations and review compliance with professional licensing requirements and regulations
• Violation Documentation: Issue citations and document findings when noncompliance or violations are identified
• Investigative Support: Obtain records, serve legal documents, and assist with undercover or enforcement-related activities
• Evidence Collection: Collect samples, perform approved testing procedures, and maintain confidentiality of information gathered
• Report Preparation: Prepare accurate reports that summarize inspection results, activities, and observations
• Hearing Participation: Provide testimony and appear as a witness during hearings or judicial proceedings when required

Skills

Interpersonal public contact

Regulatory inspections

Report drafting

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-62483-70060

Department

Department of State

Division

ST Bur Enf Invstgn Pgh Rgnl Of

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70060

Position Number

00117904

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00199202

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation, Pittsburgh Regional Office

Worksite Address

411 7th Avenue

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15219

Contact Name

Jennifer Boisvert

Contact Phone

717.409.3970

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

the Department of State's Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation, Pittsburgh Regional Office, is seeking a highly dedicated person to uphold the standards of various business professions. As a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector, you will ensure a high standard of regulated business by performing detailed inspections throughout the region. This is a highly rewarding position that ensures public health and safety through 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. Join a team that values integrity, accuracy, and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The position helps ensure that licensed professionals and businesses follow applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Work includes inspections, compliance activities, reporting, and support for enforcement efforts. As a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Compliance Inspections: Conduct inspections of licensed locations and review compliance with professional licensing requirements and regulations
• Violation Documentation: Issue citations and document findings when noncompliance or violations are identified
• Investigative Support: Obtain records, serve legal documents, and assist with undercover or enforcement-related activities
• Evidence Collection: Collect samples, perform approved testing procedures, and maintain confidentiality of information gathered
• Report Preparation: Prepare accurate reports that summarize inspection results, activities, and observations
• Hearing Participation: Provide testimony and appear as a witness during hearings or judicial proceedings when required

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 Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties. Additionally, you will report to the regional office in Pittsburgh based on operational needs. You must be willing to travel.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.