6G31
PAY RANGE: 17
L&I CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR 2
GENERAL
DEFINITION
This is full performance level field work
inspecting existing properties, which may include homes, business
establishments, commercial/industrial establishments, residential buildings, educational
facilities, residential high rise buildings, mixed use properties and buildings
with commercial uses. Inspections of hazardous materials incidents are
also a significant aspect of this position. Inspections are performed to
ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire codes as well as
ordinances and regulations governing commercial and business activity
throughout the city. 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
establishments, residential high rise buildings and mixed use properties
to ensure conformance to applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and
citing violations of these codes.
- Positions in this class must respond to hazardous
materials incidents.
- 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 educational
facilities for conformance with housing and fire 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 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:
- Codes, ordinances and regulations governing property
maintenance, zoning, fire prevention and commercial and business activity
for the City of Philadelphia.
- Accepted standards of fire safety and property
maintenance as they apply to houses, residential buildings, educational
facilities and minor commercial buildings as promulgated by the National
Fire Protection Association, International Code Council and similar
associations.
- 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.
- Licensing requirements of a variety of businesses
and commercial activities.
- Functions of departmental, inter-departmental and
other governmental agencies related to enforcing the property maintenance
and fire codes and related ordinances.
- Inspectional methods and techniques.
- Methods and techniques of dealing with the general
public in inspectional situations.
- Interactive data entry and retrieval procedures.
- personal computer operations principles
- Photographic work of limited complexity.
- Application of the department’s designated software
database.
ABILITY
TO:
- 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.
- Operate an interactive computer terminal.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Learn the necessary safety procedures when
responding to incidents involving hazardous materials
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 2/15.)
EDUCATION
Completion
of the twelfth school grade or equivalent.
AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Hazardous Materials
Awareness as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
AND
Option
1
Certification
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and
Industry as a Fire
Inspector 1.
OR
Option
2
Certification by the International Code
Council (ICC) as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector.
AND
GENERAL
EXPERIENCE
Two
years of field inspectional or investigational work.
AND
SPECIFIC
EXPERIENCE
One year of experience performing field work
inspecting existing houses, business establishments, commercial/industrial
establishments, residential buildings or educational facilities for conformance
with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
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.
CLASSES
THAT TYPICALLY MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS:
·
L&I
Code Enforcement Inspector 1
·
Housing
& Fire Inspector 2
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.
Certification
in Hazardous Materials Awareness as recognized
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
within 30 days of the announcement closing date prior to appointment and
during tenure of employment.
Certification
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and
Industry as
a Fire Inspector 1
OR
Certification
by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Property Maintenance and Housing
Inspector prior to appointment and during tenure of employment.
Class Established: CSC - 9/09; Ad.
Board - 11/09
Spec Revision: CSC - 4/10; Ad. Board
- 5/10
Latest Spec Revision: CSC – 1/15; Ad. Board
– 2/15
Consolidated with 6G90:
CSC – 10/15
Ad. Board – 10/15
Re-establishment of
class:
CSC – 12/15
Ad. Board – 12/15
BC