Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Hiring for UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Full Time

UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee

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UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee

Salary

$40,900.00 – $61,634.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Job Number

CS-20214991-12040

Closing

12/30/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12040

Position Number

00036771

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau/Division Code

124565

Bureau/Division

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety/UCC Plans Review Division

Worksite Address

651 Boas Street

City

Harrisburg

Zip Code

17121

Contact Name

Bill Ledgett

Contact Phone

717-783-8723

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a new career?

The place to start is in a trainee position that will assist in ensuring building plans are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations!

Please apply, the Department of Labor and Industry’s Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety is looking for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The successful candidate will assist in the examination and approval of architectural plans to ensure compliance with all code requirements under the Uniform Construction Code. This position will participate in classroom and on the job training.

Upon successful completion of the trainee period, promotion to the Examiner level is the next step in your career.

• Full-time employment.

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with a one hour lunch.

• You will have the opportunity for work from home (telework) part-time based on operational requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements – Two years of experience in commercial, industrial or other public use building construction, design or inspection work which involved the application of state building code laws and regulations.

• POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: Valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner within the probationary period.

• All positions in this job also require one of the following valid certifications issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, within the probationary period: Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, or Energy Plans Examiner.

• Must meetPA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• Donotsubmit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents willnotbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on theapplication(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.

• Must be able to perform essential functions

Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience in commercial, industrial, or other public use building construction, design, or inspection work which involved the application of state building code laws and regulations?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which “Level of Performance” most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The “Level of Performance” you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the “Yes” button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  04

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – READ AND INTERPRET INFORMATIONReads and interprets blueprints, construction documents, or plan specifications to construct projects involving building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• A. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction documents, or plan specifications to construct projects involving FIVE OR SIX of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• B. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction documents, or plan specifications to construct projects involving THREE OR FOUR of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• C. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction documents, or plan specifications to construct projects involving ONE OR TWO of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• D. I have NO experience regarding this work behavior.

  05

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The building components for which you read blueprints, construction documents, or plan specifications.

• You level of responsibility.

  06

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance by explaining building code laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to others including architects, contractors, property owners, etc.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance by explaining BUILDING CODE laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to others regarding building construction.

• B. I have experience providing technical assistance by explaining laws, regulations, policies, and procedures NOT related to building construction.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as sociology, education, or public relations.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework regarding this work behavior.

  07

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The type(s) of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures you explained and to whom you explained it.

• Your level of responsibility.

  08

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this Work Behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  09

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DETERMINES COMPLIANCEMakes preliminary determinations for compliance/non-compliance of building code laws, through the review of blueprints, construction documents, and plan specifications, regarding building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• A. I have experience making preliminary determinations for compliance/non-compliance of code laws, through the review of blueprints, construction documents, and plan specifications, regarding FIVE OR SIX of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• B. I have experience making preliminary determinations for compliance/non-compliance of code laws, through the review of blueprints, construction documents, and plan specifications, regarding THREE OR FOUR of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• C. I have experience making preliminary determinations for compliance/non-compliance of code laws, through the review of blueprints, construction documents, and plan specifications, regarding ONE OR TWO of the following building components: building accessibility (for persons with physical disabilities), fire safety (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke control), energy conservation (insulation, fenestrations, energy efficiency, etc.), electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

• D. I have NO experience regarding this work behavior.

  10

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The building components for which you determined compliance/non-compliance.

• Your level of responsibility.

  11

  WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – RECOMMENDATIONSMakes recommendations to others on construction modifications in order to comply with design or construction documents.

• A. I have experience making recommendations DIRECTLY TO OTHERS such as architects, contractors, property owners, etc. on construction modifications in order to comply with design or construction documents.

• B. I have experience making recommendations TO MY SUPERVISOR on construction modifications in order to comply with design or construction documents.

• C. I have NO experience regarding this work behavior.

  12

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The type(s) of recommendations you made and to whom you made them.

• Your level of responsibility.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov