This is complex technical inspection or plan review work in the area of specialization. Positions in the Building specialty may be assigned to the Plans Review, Field or Emergency Services assignments. Positions in the Electrical specialty and Plumbing specialty perform complex plan review work. Positions in the Code Enforcement specialty perform complex field inspections to ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire prevention codes as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business activity. Employees in the Building, Electrical and Plumbing specialties of this class review construction applications and related permit applications involving residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and related City Ordinances and Regulations. Employees in the Building Specialty may perform complex plan review functions or may perform advanced level field inspections to ensure projects are built in conformance with approved plans. Communicating and providing understanding of the provisions of diverse codes and related ordinances, and gaining cooperation from design professionals, builders, developers, property owners, building managers, tenants, business owners and the general public are major aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
David F. Ross
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone:215-686-2359
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email:David.F.Ross@Phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL
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.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS
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 people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response 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.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: 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 transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
ELIGIBLE LISTAn Eligible List will be established the week of May 11, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
CERTIFICATION RULERule of Five (5)TEST REVIEW PROCESS
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.College
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six (6) months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: 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.
2. EDUCATION:
Completion of an associate’s degree program with major course work in building technology at an accredited college or university, or other technical institute.
AND
3. CERTIFICATIONS:
BUILDING SPECIALTY
Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry, within 30 days of the announcement closing date, in the following categories:
· Residential Building Inspector
· Building Inspector
· Building Plan Examiner
· Mechanical Inspector
· Plumbing Inspector
· Energy Inspector
· Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner
AND
4. EXPERIENCE:
BUILDING, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SPECIALTIES
Three years of experience as an L&I Building Inspector, Construction Trades Inspector or L&I Codes Compliance Specialist
OR
Three years of experience performing inspections and enforcement of construction codes for a municipality located in Pennsylvania or for a third-party agency certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
NOTE: BUILDING, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SPECIALTIES
1. Additional skilled construction or building trades experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the post-high school education requirement only.
2. Additional technical code compliance or construction code inspection experience in excess of that required may substitute for the post high school education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
3. Certification as a Building Code Official by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry may substitute for six (6) months of the general experience requirement.
