This is supervisory administrative code enforcement work within the City's overall licensing and inspection program in the area of specialization. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising primary functional areas within a major section. Supervising the activities of an administrative and/or technical staff as well as providing technical and procedural guidance to contractors, business representatives, departmental officials and the public are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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: Analyst.Email@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 Inspectionswill 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 persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding the exam date listed on this announcement, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
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.
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 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.IF A COMPTUER-BASED WRITTEN EXAM IS HELD:
PROJECTED EXAM DATE:
This examination will be scheduled for the week of June 1, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the analyst David F. Ross at David.F.Ross@Phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
IF A TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION EXAM IS HELD:
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.
An Eligible List will be established the week of June 15, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
CERTIFICATION RULERule of Six (6)TEST REVIEWIF A COMPTUER-BASED WRITTEN EXAM IS HELD:
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.IF A TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION EXAM IS HELD:
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
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.AND
2. EDUCATION: Completion of an associate’s degree program at an accredited college or university.AND
3. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as an L&I Code Administrator.
OR
Three years as an L&I Code Enforcement Inspector, L&I Building Inspector or L&I Codes Compliance Specialist.
NOTES FOR CODE VIOLATIONS SPECIALTY ONLY:
- Additional Experience in any of the classes listed above can be substituted for theeducational requirementon a year for year basis.
- Certification as a Fire Inspector 1 by the International Code Council (ICC) along with certification in Hazardous Materials Awareness by an agency such as the Philadelphia Fire Department can be substituted for one year of the required education.
- Certification as a Fire Inspector 2 by the International Code Council (ICC) by an agency such as the Philadelphia Fire Department can be substituted for one year of the required education.
