UCC Building Inspector 2

About the Department

The UCC Building Inspector 2 position with the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety offers an exciting opportunity to help keep communities safe. Each day brings a new challenge as you work with professionals across the construction field to ensure buildings meet important state standards that protect the public.Apply now to support safe and responsible development across District 1 East.

Position Duties

This role focuses on inspecting buildings and construction projects to ensure they meet the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code and other safety laws. You help safeguard public spaces by reviewing plans, identifying hazards, and promoting compliance. As a UCC Building Inspector 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Inspections: Perform inspections of public and private buildings to verify compliance with safety, accessibility, and construction standards
• Plan Review: Examine construction plans and alterations to ensure they follow state laws and approved designs
• Compliance Checks: Report unsafe conditions and conduct follow-up inspections to confirm correction of violations
• Safety Investigations: Investigate public sector work locations to determine if structures, equipment, and materials meet safety requirements
• Regulatory Enforcement: Recommend stop work orders and support enforcement actions through hearings and legal processes
• Professional Coordination: Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, and code officials

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Travel to remote locations is required.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes; or
• Four years of building construction work which included the performance of skilled trades duties in the electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical trades; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

Condition of Employment:

• You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County before the date of hire. 
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Other Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Additional Requirement - Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia county?

• Yes
• No

04

You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

05

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Energy Inspector?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please state which of these valid certifications you possess as well as the certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

07

How many years of full-time experience do you possess inspecting commercial, industrial, or other public use buildings for compliance with building and safety codes?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 year
• Less than 1 year
• None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How many years of full-time building construction work which included the performance of skilled trades duties in the electrical, structural, plumbing or mechanical trades do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

How much post-high school training have you completed in a field of engineering, construction, drafting, or related engineering technology? If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• Some coursework
• None

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

Requires 3 years of building inspection or 4 years of skilled construction trades experience, specified Pennsylvania inspection certifications, PA Class C driver's license, and Pennsylvania residency.

Key Responsibilities

• inspecting buildings
• reviewing plans
• investigating hazards

Skills & Tools

Uniform Construction Code (UCC)

Job Details

• Category: Environment, Health, and Safety
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania or Bucks County or Chester County or Delaware County or Montgomery County or Philadelphia County or Harrisburg
• Salary: USD 60,538 – 92,010 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

A state government employer serving Pennsylvania communities and enforcing public safety standards. — Industry: Government Agencies and Departments