L&I Construction Code Inspections Manager; Code Enforcement

This is managerial level work directing through subordinate code supervisors in the Department of Licenses and Inspections. Positions in the construction specialty manage the city-wide field activities of all inspectional districts through subordinate construction inspection supervisors. Positions in the Code Enforcement Specialty manage inspections of existing properties through subordinate code enforcement supervisors. The employees in this class develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives and provide program direction to district personnel.

Positions in the Construction Code Specialty direct inspectors who inspect construction and renovation of buildings for code compliance, recommends modifications to applicable codes and departmental policy, and provides resolution to field problems involving inspection backlogs, critical non-compliance issues, implementation of new codes and modification of existing codes. Work includes monitoring field activities to maintain quality control over the inspection and enforcement process and responding to emergency situations that may create unsafe and dangerous conditions.

Meeting with departmental and interdepartmental managers from other departments to discuss the effectiveness of inspection and compliance programs is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Stefan Koprivica

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA

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

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college…