L & I CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS MANAGER

6H46

PAY RANGE: N24

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is construction code enforcement work managing the city-wide field activities of all inspectional districts through subordinate construction inspection supervisors. The employee in this class develops, implements and evaluates program goals and objectives and provides program direction to district personnel who inspect construction and renovation of buildings for code compliance, recommends modifications to applicable codes and departmental policy, and provides resolution to field problems involving inspection backlogs, critical non-compliance issues, implementation of new codes and modification of existing codes. Work includes monitoring field activities to maintain quality control over the inspection and enforcement process and responding to emergency situations that may create unsafe and dangerous conditions. Meeting with departmental and interdepartmental managers from other departments to discuss the effectiveness of inspection and compliance programs is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be

allocated to this class.)

1. The position must coordinate city-wide building code compliance activities involving newly constructed and rehabilitated structures through all field construction inspections supervisors in the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

2. Only one position can be allocated to this class.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Formulates policies for city-wide construction inspection program; insures that operational programs and procedures are effectuated in a consistent manner; effects program staffing to conform to departmental standards, policies and directives; evaluates operations/program goals for effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvement.

Coordinates and manages the activities of the districts to achieve goals and continuity of work flow and uniform application of policies and procedures; reviews and revises existing practices and procedures related to the enforcement of construction and related codes; directs construction inspections supervisors in the implementation of programs, projects, and procedures.

Resolves difficult inspection or enforcement problems referred by construction inspections supervisors; confers with legal representatives, owners, and tenants to interpret codes, related regulations or problems on specific properties, or code enforcement in general; appears before boards and commissioners regarding inspection or code enforcement problems.

Meets with representatives of other City agencies to discuss, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the city's inspectional programs; represents the department at community meetings; presents the department's activities and goals in an effort to synchronize the activities of other agencies and community groups with the activities of the department.

Reviews a variety of reports submitted by subordinate supervisors; consults on the preparation of training programs for construction inspection personnel; advises on training priorities, codes, policies and procedures.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· current developments and trends in the building construction trade

· the philosophy, principles and purposes of managerial codes and related ordinances

· laws, municipal ordinances, and departmental policies pertaining to the enforcement of building, fire, plumbing, electrical and housing and zoning codes

· inspection and investigation principles, practices and techniques

· building code requirements related to construction, renovation, and alteration of commercial, industrial, public and private structures

· managerial practices, procedures, and techniques

· procedures, practices and safety hazards and precautions in the operational units within the City's comprehensive code enforcement program

· procedures utilized in the prosecution of licensing and inspection code violations, and the enforcement of ordinances and statutes

· supervisory methods and techniques

SKILL IN:

· communicating and explaining the provisions of construction codes and related ordinances and departmental policies and procedures

· dealing with the public affected by City code administration

ABILITY TO:

· plan, assign, analyze and review the work of a technical staff engaged in inspectional and compliance activities

· read and interpret blueprints, plots plans and rough sketches, and to recognize deviations from the required building, zoning, and related codes and ordinances

· interpret, analyze and explain the provisions, scope and parameters of municipal codes and related ordinances as they apply to the construction of new and renovated buildings and structures

· reach and implement decisions firmly, tactfully and impartially

· express and present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing

· establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, construction managers, contractors, governmental officials, associates, and the general public

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 1/21.)

EDUCATION:

Completion of an Associate's degree in building construction technology or a related program from an accredited college or university.

AND

CERTIFICATION:

Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry in the following categories:

◦ Residential Building Inspector

◦ Building Inspector

◦ Building Plan Examiner

◦ Mechanical Inspector

◦ Plumbing Inspector

◦ Energy Inspector

◦ Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner

◦ Certified as a Building Code Official (BCO)

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Three years of building code enforcement experience.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of administrative and technical supervisory work, planning, organizing and directing construction inspections for a district, a city-wide construction demolition program or a construction projects audit program.

NOTE: Two additional years of general or specific experience may substitute for the required education of the associate’s degree.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which has included the specific experience, completion of the twelfth school grade as the educational minimum and certifications.

CLASSES WHICH TYPICALLY MEET THE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE:

L&I Construction Compliance Supervisor (6H45)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Certification at the time of application, at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry in the following categories:

◦ Residential Building Inspector

◦ Building Inspector

◦ Building Plan Examiner

◦ Mechanical Inspector

◦ Plumbing Inspector

◦ Energy Inspector

◦ Accessibility Inspector/Plan Examiner

◦ Certified as a Building Code Official (BCO)

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 as a L&I Construction Inspections Manager.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Class Established:

CSC - 11/98

Ad. Board - 1/99

Spec. Revision:

CSC – 12/20

Ad. Board – 01/21