APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A completed application is required. Resumes submitted in response to a position announcement will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Application blanks are available from the Employment Application Center in the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 15th & J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM or in Adobe Acrobat format at www.phila.gov/personnel/forms/

The mailing address for completed applications is:

Employment Application
City of Philadelphia Personnel Department
Customer Service Division
1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard - Room 1640
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1680

For more information regarding the application process, please refer to the various FAQ sections on our website (www.phila.gov/personnel/).

There are also drop boxes for applications located on the 16th floor and the lobby of the Municipal Services Building.

NOTE:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HIRES ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO CAN VERIFY IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK.

DUTIES:

This is technical construction code work with responsibility for the enforcement of construction and zoning codes and applicable ordinances for the City's Department of Licenses and Inspections.

For additional information regarding this class please refer to specification 6H34 available at www.phila.gov/personnel/specs/

REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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;
and
2. EDUCATION:
   Completion of a two-year program at a technical school or institute with major course work in Building Construction Technology or a related field;
and
3. EXPERIENCE:
   Three years of experience in a recognized building trade, one year of which has been as an L and I Construction Codes Specialist Trainee.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry, within thirty days of the announcement closing date, in the following categories: Residential Building Inspector - Building Inspector - Plumbing Inspector - Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner.

Completion of the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors and Assessment Services, Inc. - Test Modules 1A, 1B, 3B, 5B and A1 as administered by Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) International, Incorporated, within thirty days of the announcement closing date.

Completion of course work or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certifications during tenure of employment as an L and I Construction Codes Specialist.

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 an L and I Construction Codes Specialist.

EXAMINATION:

PARTS --- WEIGHTS

Training and Experience Evaluation = 90%
Seniority Rating = 10%

TEST REVIEW

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test. Call 215 686 0880.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Licenses and Inspections will be established as a result of this examination.

CLOSING DATE (Application Deadline):