Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

Are you interested in enhancing your professional skill set while embarking upon an exciting career path with the Department of Labor and Industry? We are searching for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy being home-office based while educating customers on Commonwealth requirements and working with the public to keep all Pennsylvanians safe. As a Certification, Accreditation, and Licensing (CAL) Inspector Trainee, you will learn how to perform inspections for the enforcement of various laws and regulations. Bring your investigative skills to our department and make your career aspirations a reality!

As a CAL Inspector Trainee, you will conduct entry level training work to learn the technical and procedural actions used to determine compliance with Pennsylvania certification, accreditation, licensing, and work practice laws and regulations in the inspection and analysis of bedding, upholstery, and stuffed toys. You will attend training sessions and shadow CAL Inspectors to learn how to properly perform inspections. Successful completion of the trainee program may lead to promotion to a CAL Inspector. Key functions of this position will include:

• Assisting in inspecting asbestos abatement project sites.

• Assisting in inspecting lead abatement project sites.
  

• Assisting in auditing asbestos and lead abatement training providers.

• Assisting in inspecting retail and secondhand locations selling bedding and upholstered furniture items.

• Assisting in inspecting retail locations selling stuffed toy articles.

• Assisting in preparing reports of inspection and audit findings.

• Communicating effectively with stake holders and the public.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, home-headquartered employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• One year of experience in building maintenance or construction, workplace safety or inspection, retail sales, or customer service; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania asbestos worker training course completion certificate, a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities worker training course completion certificate, and a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lead-based paint activities inspector training course completion certificate within the probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties within six months of being certified: Allegheny or Westmoreland.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.