Inspector, Stormwater Construction

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Inspector, Stormwater Construction

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

24-SWIN-01

Department

Permits, Licenses, & Inspections

Opening Date

05/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

09

Description

Benefits

Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs for safety and new construction alterations are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.

Department: Permits, Licenses & Inspections

Salary: $ 61,083 - 67,871 per year.

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Building Inspection certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

Commercial Energy Inspector and Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certifications must be obtained within nine (9) months of appointment.

Fire Inspector and Plumbing Inspector certifications must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in the building trades (e.g., plumbing, insulation contracting, general construction, etc.) AND ensuring that construction conforms to building plans, codes and regulations. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.

Performance: None required for this position.

Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs, renovations, and new construction projects are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.

Inspects new construction (including additions and extensions) and construction repairs for safety and workmanship to ensure conformance to City Building and Zoning Codes and approved building plans and calculations.

Inspects new construction in accordance with the EPAs MS4 permit requirements and the City of Pittsburgh Stormwater Management Ordinance (Title 13).

Issues letters of violation, revokes building permits and refers violations to Magistrate's Court.

Prepares reports (e.g., travel, daily, etc.) on all activities and actions taken.

Canvasses assigned area and reports Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Pittsburgh Zoning Code violations.

Inspects renovations, additions, extensions, and new construction for compliance with all codes adopted by the City.

Evaluates construction plans, specifications and reports for conformance with the codes adopted by the City.

Appears as a witness in Magistrate's Court and Common Pleas Court.

May be required to be on 24-hour call in case of emergency or fire.

Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Pension

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

01

All City of Pittsburgh positions require you to be a City resident. If you are not already a City of Pittsburgh resident, are you willing to relocate?

N/A- I am already a City of Pittsburgh resident.

Yes, I AM willing to relocate (prior to my start date) if I am selected to fill this position.

NO, I am NOT willing to relocate (prior to my start date) if I am selected to fill this position.

02

Does the application clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in the building trades (e.g., plumbing, insulation contracting, general construction, etc.) AND ensuring that construction conforms to building plans, codes and regulations?

Yes

No

03

If you answered yes, please describe your experience. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.

04

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

Yes

No

05

Did you read and understand that Building Inspection certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment?

Yes

No

06

Did you read and understand that Commercial Energy Inspector and Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certifications must be obtained within nine (9) months of appointment?

Yes

No

07

Did you read and understand that Fire Inspector and Plumbing Inspector certifications must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of appointment?

Yes

No

08

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

09

Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?

Yes

No

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Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

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