Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

The Position

The Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety is seeking a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee who is ready to learn and grow in a unique regulatory field. In this role, you will help protect the public by supporting inspections and investigations across a variety of facilities. You will gain hands-on experience with laws that ensure safety, quality, and proper certification.

If you enjoy learning new skills and working in the field, this role was made for you!

This role supports inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews that help protect public safety and ensure proper certification across many industries. You will learn inspection procedures, apply state regulations, and assist with documenting important findings. As a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Inspections: Inspect locations that make, store, or sell bedding, upholstery, and stuffed toys to determine compliance with state laws
• Record Review: Examine required records and documentation to confirm proper sterilization, labeling, and registration practices
• Abatement Oversight: Visit asbestos and lead abatement sites to review project materials and support compliance with regulations
• Complaint Investigation: Investigate reports of possible violations and gather information to determine appropriate actions
• Enforcement Actions: Order removal of uncertified products or individuals and stop unsafe work when needed
• Reporting Duties: Prepare detailed written reports that explain inspection findings and recommended next steps

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 8:00 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in building maintenance or construction, workplace safety or inspection, retail sales, or customer service; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania asbestos worker training course completion certificate, a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities worker training course completion certificate, and a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities inspector training course completion certificate within the probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties by date of hire: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, or Philadelphia . Expenses will not be paid.
• 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…