L&I Construction Plans Review Specialist

This is complex technical construction permit examination work in the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation, zoning, property maintenance, and foot-way codes. Employees in 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 construction codes and related ordinances, and gaining cooperation from design professionals, builders, developers, and the general public are major aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.

Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code Exempt

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher;

and

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:

AND

4. EXPERIENCE:
Three years of technical code compliance or construction code inspection experience as an L&I Construction Codes Specialist, L&I Building Inspector, Construction Trades Inspector or L&I Codes Compliance Specialist.

NOTE:
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.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & 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:

ALL SPECIALTIES

Completion of course work or continuing education credits necessary to maintain certification during tenure of employment as a Construction Plans Review Specialist.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.

Other Requirements

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their qualifying CERTIFICATIONS and/or Official Transcripts (if applicable).

It is required that you provide this documentation by December 20, 2020.; you must meet requirements by January 10, 2021. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, by December 20, 2020 and meet requirements by January 10, 2021. Your options are further explained below:

Option 1 – Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application

You may upload the documentation into your account, and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.

Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit an official copy of your documentation via email directly to the analyst. One time use only!

If you submit the required documentation via email, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Email Address: angela.kegler@phila.gov
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to forward additional documentation via email to avoid delays, as this analyst will intermittently be working remotely.

Fax: 215-686-2347

Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Angela Kegler

Equivalency Statement(s)

Application Procedures

Notes to Applicants

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on December 11, 2020.

Your application will be rejected and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:

www.phila.gov/personnel

http://www.phila.gov/personnel/ExamsFAQ.html
Facebook @CityofPhiladelphiaJOBS
Twitter @PHLCityJobs

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 the 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. 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 application, December 21, 2020.

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

Projected Exam Date

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.

An Eligible List is planned for the week of December 21, 2020. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

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.

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Assigned to Angela Kegler

Parts & Weights

Part Training & Experience Evaluation

Weight 90 %

Part Seniority

Weight 10%