UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
About this job
$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Dauphin County, PA
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
CS-2026-50450-12040
Department of Labor & Industry
LI BOIS UCC Pln Rvw Div
07/21/2026
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
12040
00128856
AFSCME
G1
ST05
00124565
651 Boas Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17121
Abbie Moist
abmoist@pa.gov
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, Uniform Construction Code Plan Review Division
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-50450-12040. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 29, 2026 TO JUNE 11, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Do you want to begin a meaningful public service career and expand your technical experience with Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Laws and Regulations and plan review of commercial buildings? Learn what it takes to achieve your goals in this UCC Buildings Plan Examiner Trainee program with the Department of Labor & Industry's Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, UCC Plan Review Division.
This opportunity provides training, guidance, and steady growth that builds on your current 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. If you are ready to join a team that supports communities across Pennsylvania by helping to ensure safe and accessible structures for everyone, we invite you to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee position, you will learn and assist with examining architectural plans and specifications for compliance with applicable laws and regulations that protect public health, safety, and general welfare. This also involves assisting with the review and interpretation of these laws and regulations, project research, and public communications. Your duties in this role will include the following:
- Plan Review: Assist with review and approval of architectural plans for compliance with applicable building, fire safety, accessibility, energy, and other regulatory requirements
- Hands-On Training: Learn to recommend modifications for applicants' plans to achieve compliance; determine the validity of written complaints; and assist in the explanation and interpretation of laws, regulations, and Bureau procedures
- Project Research: Assist with research assignments and special projects that support the Division's work
- Communication Assistance: Answer telephone inquiries from building owners, architects, engineers, building tenants, and other professionals regarding regulations, appeals, and Bureau procedures; prepare responses to written correspondence similar to telephone calls; and attend meetings
- Documentation: Update computer records of the bureau's file and order tracking system to ensure all documentation is accurate and organized
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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 Requirements:
- You must obtain a 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.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed e
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