6G30
PAY RANGE: 14
L&I CODE ENFORCEMENT
INSPECTOR 1
GENERAL
DEFINITION
This is entry level field
work inspecting existing properties, which may include homes, business
establishments, commercial/industrial establishments, residential buildings,
day care facilities and mixed use properties. Inspections are performed to
ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire prevention codes
as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business
activity throughout the city. Employees in this class learn to perform field
inspections and receive assignments for less complex inspection sites or assist
a higher level inspector. Typical floor areas of properties inspected will be
less than 5,000 square feet in area. Employees in this class will also obtain
the necessary knowledge and skills to advance to the full performance level of
this multi-disciplined series. Interpreting pertinent sections of the
applicable codes and ordinances and explaining violations to property owners,
building managers, tenants, landlords, business owners and representatives of
firms to facilitate compliance is a significant aspect of the work. Work is
performed under the supervision of a technical or administrative superior.
ALLOCATING
FACTORS: (The following conditions
must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)
- Positions must perform field work
inspecting existing properties such as homes, businesses, commercial/
industrial and residential establishments to ensure conformance to
applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and citing violations of
these codes.
- Positions must be located in the
Department of Licenses and Inspections.
TYPICAL
EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
- Receives electronic list of
properties to be inspected; proceeds to site; shows proper identification
to the responsible party; informs responsible party of the purpose or
intent of the inspection; elicits information by observation, examination or
questioning; records
nature and location of violations in electronic database; discusses
conditions with responsible party and explains the nature of violations;
makes referrals of conditions not under jurisdiction to the appropriate
departmental, interdepartmental or other governmental unit.
- Completes computerized inspections
reports describing conditions found during field investigations; cites
violations of relevant codes and ordinances; confers with responsible
parties to explain the conditions and hazards found; makes recommendations
for specific actions to correct violations; informs responsible party of
consequences of not taking corrective action.
- Keys pertinent inspection data into electronic database;
utilizes a mobile computer device for typing and routine data entry;
completes computer retrieval tasks to receive inspection schedules via a
mobile computer device; prepares
reports of findings and actions taken.
- Inspects houses,
other residential buildings and/or residential day care facilities for
conformance with housing and fire prevention codes and related ordinances.
- Inspects
commercial and industrial establishments to identify actual or potential
fire hazards; obtains
from occupant the number of dwelling units, the number of persons living
there and the means of egress; inspects each dwelling unit for conformance
to codes, ordinances and standards such as the Philadelphia Fire
Prevention Code, The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code, and standards
such as the National Fire Protection Association Standards, by testing
water faucets and closets for proper operation; ensures operation of fire
safety equipment and observes hazardous conditions such as broken plaster,
exposed electrical wiring, poor lighting, unsanitary conditions, broken
windows and other violations; participates with these units in the enforcement
of property maintenance and fire prevention codes, ordinances, regulations
and standards.
- Inspects a variety of business
establishments; ascertains that the proper licenses are possessed and the
required conditions to possess such licenses are met; inspects commercial
vehicles to ensure compliance to applicable laws and ordinances before
licenses are issued; inspects vending apparatus and conveyances to ensure
that size and height requirements are met before licenses are issued;
patrols special events; ensures that vending and newspaper stands are
located in approved locations and are in compliance with sidewalk
ordinances; confiscates tickets, food beverages and merchandise which is
being sold without the proper licenses and authorization; performs surveillance
activities; prohibits the operation of businesses which fail to comply
with city and/or state statutes; issues cease operation orders; assesses
fines; confiscates and removes all commercial and/or business apparatus;
dismantles newsstands and mobile signs; removes vending carts, conveyances
and related merchandise; transports merchandise, carts, vehicles and
conveyances to approved storage areas.
- Testifies in court cases and at
various appeal hearings regarding violations when necessary.
- Conducts re-inspections to ensure
that corrective action is taken; attends training sessions on relevant
codes and related issues; may photograph area of premises violating codes;
issues cease operations orders to repeat violators or when conditions
exist that are hazardous to public safety.
- Performs related work as
required.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
- Inspectional methods and
techniques.
- Methods and techniques of dealing
with the general public in inspectional situations.
- Personal
computer operations principles
- Interactive data entry and
retrieval procedures.
ABILITY
TO:
·
Learn the codes, ordinances and regulations governing property maintenance,
zoning, fire prevention and commercial and business activity for the City of Philadelphia.
- Learn the accepted standards of
fire safety and property maintenance as they apply to residential
buildings, residential day care facilities, and minor commercial buildings
as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, International Code
Council (ICC) and similar associations.
- Learn the fire and property
maintenance provisions of federal codes as promulgated by the National
Fire Protection Association, The International Code Council, and the
Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
- Enforce codes, ordinances, and
regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
- Read and interpret blueprints,
plans and diagrams.
- Communicate effectively both
orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with associates and the public.
- Ascertain facts through
inspections.
- Make accurate decisions
concerning the next course of action to take based upon facts uncovered.
- Learn photographic work of limited complexity.
- Learn licensing requirements of a variety of businesses
and commercial activities.
- Learn the functions of
departmental, inter-departmental, and other governmental agencies related
to enforcing the property maintenance and fire prevention codes and
related ordinances.
- Learn the application of the
department’s designated software database.
- Operate an interactive computer
terminal.
- Maintain records and prepare
reports.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement
represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to
admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for
this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as
approved on 4/12.)
EDUCATION
Completion of the twelfth school grade or equivalent.
AND
EXPERIENCE
Two years of field
inspectional or investigational work gathering facts by inquiry, observation
and examination.
OR
Two years of experience performing specialized and skilled laboring work,
abating environmental nuisances affecting quality of life for Philadelphia
citizens in the Clean and Seal Program in the City's licensing and inspections
agency
Or any combination of
education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human
Resources.
PHYSICAL
AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically
perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a
position in this class.
LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid
proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in this
class.
Class Established: CSC - 9/09: Ad. Board - 11/09
Latest Spec. Revision - CSC: 2/12; Ad. Board - 4/12
Consolidation with 6G90:
CSC – 10/15
Ad. Board – 10/15
Re-establishment of class:
CSC – 12/15
Ad. Board – 12/15
BC