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Facility Condition Assessment Specialist 

Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (psfei.psu.edu) is seeking a condition assessment specialist with experience in commercial building construction and inspections to conduct facility condition assessments throughout Pennsylvania and review building construction documents for regulatory and using agency compliance. The institute provides facilities management and operations technical advice to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies. The successful candidate will interact with skilled labor personnel, design professionals, and facility administrators, and will be expected to work with on-site client representatives, project teams, and leadership. Responsibilities include: classifying building systems and components according to the Uniformat classification structure; estimating the size or capacity of building system components; estimating the remaining life of an asset; recognizing, categorizing, and quantifying asset deficiencies; gathering and understanding technical data to generate technical reports; and writing reports and technical narratives that are clear and concise.  

The position is based in State College, PA; however, moderate travel throughout PA is required (day and occasional overnight). The successful candidate will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Performance of facility assessments also requires working in difficult work positions. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Security clearances required. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Experience in the commercial building construction and inspection industry is strongly preferred.  This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. If interested, please apply at https://psu.jobs/job/84484. 

Middle Department Inspection Agency (Pittsburgh) - Electrical Inspector

The position will involve performing field inspections of construction sites as well as residential plan reviews. Professional and courteous interaction will be necessary with contractors, property owners, design professionals and municipal officials. Responsibilities will include answering phone calls, scheduling inspections and completing related paperwork. Benefits include: health care, company vehicle, 401k and paid time off.

Requirements: Passing scores on ICC or Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry recognized construction tests or the ability to pass these tests. The available position is for an electrical inspector. Additional certifications would be beneficial.

Interested applicants can contact Brett Lutz at brettlutz@mdia.us.

Silver Spring Township - Roads Maintenance Worker

Seeking applications for a full-time position with the Public Works Department as a Roads Maintenance Worker. Responsibilities include road and storm water infrastructure repair, leaf collection, and snow removal. Applicants must be able to operate motorized highway equipment including dump trucks, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, tractors and tiger mowers. Class B CDL and prior roadwork experience are preferred. Work may include weekends, evenings and on-call hours during inclement weather. Job description and application are available at www.//sstwp.org/Jobs.aspx or in person at the Township Administration Office, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg (8am-4pm, M-F). Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Silver Spring Township is an EOE.

Silver Spring Township - MS4 Program Coordinator

Seeking applications for an MS4 Program Coordinator. Position is responsible for coordination of the Township’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program. A Bachelor’s degree in Natural/Physical Sciences or a related field, and demonstrated experience in project management/stormwater maintenance is required. Job description and application are available at www.//sstwp.org/Jobs.aspx or in person at the Township Administration Office, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg (8am-4pm, M-F). Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Silver Spring Township is an EOE.

Silver Spring Township - Codes Enforcement Officer

Seeking applications for an opening within the Silver Spring Township Community Development Department as a Code Enforcement Officer. Qualified applicants will have at least 5 years of experience in construction, fire protection, code enforcement, engineering or a related field. Job description and application are available at www.//sstwp.org/Jobs.aspx or in person at the Township Administration Office, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg (8am-4pm, M-F). Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Silver Spring Township is an EOE.

Borough of Lansdale-Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer

Borough of Lansdale is accepting applications for a full-time Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer in its Code Enforcement Department.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting inspections and plan review for compliance with zoning ordinances and building codes, responding to resident complaints and inquiries, resolving problems relative to compliance with Borough ordinances and enforcing related codes.  Demonstrated knowledge of IRC, IBC, and UCC codes, PA Borough Code, valid PA driver’s license, IRC certification, and strong customer service skills, high school diploma or equivalent are required; Associate’s degree a plus.  Construction background and IBC certification are preferred.

To be considered, please mail an application and resume to Human Resources Department, Borough of Lansdale, 1 Vine Street, Lansdale PA 19446 or email (Pdf format) to careers@lansdale.org.  The full job description and application are available at www.lansdale.org.   Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.  The Borough of Lansdale is an EOE.

Silver Spring Township - Building & Codes Manager/BCO

Silver Spring Township has an immediate opening for a full-time Building & Codes Manager/BCO in support of the Community Development Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the management of department staff, and the performance of building inspections & plan reviews subject to applicable Township codes, ordinances, and the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) codes and regulations. UCC/ICC certifications required for categories 10 through 15 (Residential) and 29 (BCO) and 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a Certified Building Inspector or Building Codes Official. Job description and application are available at www.sstwp.org/Jobs.aspx or in person at the Township Administration Office, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg (8am-4pm, M-F). Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Silver Spring Township is an EOE.

Residential Inspector Needed - Northen Lancaster County/Southern Berks County Area

East Whiteland Township - Plans Examiner/Building Inspector 

A qualified individual to perform plans examination, building inspection and code enforcement activities in accordance with PA UCC compliance & investigate complaints of code violations; will examine plans, calcs, specs for commercial, industrial, residential, public, or other construction activities to ensure compliance with; will perform on-site inspections of commercial and residential construction. Prepares and maintains records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared or used in connection with all building permits. Must have considerable knowledge of bldg construction, practices & materials. Quals: 2 yrs add'l college level or tech coursework in construction with min of 3 yrs of exp working in building trades or codes enforcement  or equiv. combination of educ/exp.; valid driver’s license. Must be certified with the PA UCC as Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner, #23 Commercial Plans Examiner for Building, Energy, Mechanical and Plumbing categories, #s 24, 26, 27,28, Commercial Inspector for Building, Energy, Mechanical and Plumbing categories, #s 15, 20, 21, 22. 

For an employment application and info please go to the EWT Website at: http://www.eastwhiteland.org/ Applications are being accepted to the HR Professional at the Township Administration Building between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday located at 209 Conestoga Road Frazer, PA 19355 or via email to humanresources@eastwhiteland.org.   EOE/M/F/D/V

East Whiteland Township - Building Permits Clerk (Part Time)

A qualified individual to support the Building, Planning and Zoning Departments. The main responsibilities include record keeping, data entry, service counter, phone calls, typing and filing, along with providing general administrative support. May need to carry plans to another floor for filing. Hours: 20-25 per week.  Min 2 yrs administrative experience desired, preferably in municipal government or a construction/engineering environment. Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, oral and customer service skills.

For an employment application and info please go to the EWT Website at: http://www.eastwhiteland.org/ Applications are being accepted to the HR Professional at the Township Administration Building between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday located at 209 Conestoga Road Frazer, PA 19355 or via email to humanresources@eastwhiteland.org.   EOE/M/F/D/V

Aston Township - Building Inspector

This position is responsible for enforcing the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Codes (PA. U.C.C.) and Township Amendments and Ordinances, ensuring their correct application in the field and reviewing construction documents and permit applications for compliance.

Supervision Exercised:   None

Supervision Required:  Work Under Direction of Building Code Official

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate Township ordinances and code provisions to contractors, homeowners, architects and the general public.
• Perform building, or demolishment of commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
• Perform administrative tasks related to inspections, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports as needed and administering violation and stop-work notices for work being performed without a permit, computer data entry, and representing the Township in Municipal Court.
• Provide prompt, courteous, polite, and professional service and communication to the customers.
• Communicate with the public, residents and contractors regarding issues of code compliance, including providing information and explanation of statements of noncompliance.
• The ability to work independently, communicate effectively and maintain professional      working relationships with clients and co-workers is essential.
• Individual must be detail oriented, may be required to work immediately before, during    or immediately after an emergency or disaster.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial/industrial and residential construction, federal and state building codes.
• Perform routine duties such as typing, filing, and record keeping, operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software including but not limited to word processing, work order databases and electronic file management.

Equipment:  Vehicle, computer, copy machine, fax machine, adding machine, and scanner.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• A high school diploma
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in the commercial/residential construction industry and/or a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory position in the construction field.
• Minimum International Code Council (ICC) Inspector Certifications in Residential/Commercial Building and Commercial Plans Examiner/Property Maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers' license.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to drive to various locations and move around construction sites for inspection purposes, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, walking on roofs, maneuvering over walls, crawling under floors, and safely able to lift and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, etc.

The successful applicant must submit to drug screening and a criminal background investigation.  Send resumes and cover letters outlining education, work experience, salary history and professional references via email to bmcconville@astontownship.net 

GENERAL PURPOSE:   The Planning and Zoning Director is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serves at the pleasure of the Board as an Aat will@ employee.  The Planning and Zoning Director will report directly to the Building Code Director.  The Planning and Zoning Director will be responsible for the enforcement of all Township Ordinances and State Laws regulating Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development, Stormwater and Flood Plain Management, and will also serve as Secretary to the Swatara Township Planning Commission and is designated Zoning Officer by the authority of the Board of Township Commissioners. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as building code official
• Supervise, direct and evaluate the daily activities of code enforcement/ordinance officers in performance of code plan reviews, inspections, issuance of permits, licenses and certificate and general office work
• Train employees and prepare/monitor employee training plans
• Handle major complaints and investigations
• Administer, interpret and enforce the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision and Land Development, Storrmwater and Flood Plain Ordinances
• Maintain and update the official Township map
• Review of all plans and applications as required by Township Ordinances and the issuance of all zoning permits, and inspections
• Review subdivision/land development plans against applicable Township Ordinances, and maintain deadlines as specified in the Municipal Planning Code
• Execute financial securities/maintenance bonds in conjunction with subdivision/land development plans
• Contact public daily; handle complaints and investigations personally and in a timely manner
• Enforce Township Ordinances relating to planning and zoning including inspections and investigations, issue compliance letters, citations for district magistrate, represent the township at the district magistrate if necessary
• Represent Swatara Township at conferences, conventions and technical groups and other functions as necessary
• Attend Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners meetings and hearings outside of normal business hours as relates to zoning and subdivision and land development matters
• Serve as Secretary to the Planning Commission
• Attend Zoning Hearing Board meeting and prepare all cases for such hearings
• Attend staff meetings
• Provide information to Finance Department for the invoicing of developers for engineering costs related to subdivision and land development plans
• Review and process street or alley vacation applications for approval by the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners
• Meet with developers to discuss proposed projects
• Control and bill for street cuts
• Coordinate with Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency, Tax Assessment Office and U.S.  Post Office on addressing in the Township
• Answer questions and walk in assist walk in residents at the office counter and on the phone
• Maintain office activities when other employees are out
• Maintain accurate files and schedule in Municity, as well as update all property files as needed
• Act as liaison with state, county and local code enforcement agencies
• Recommend policies and actions to the Township manager/Board of Commissioners
• Other related duties as assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Required is a college degree in related field and minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible experience at the state or municipal level in zoning and planning.
• Maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Ability to obtain any other certifications as related to the job if needed  

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of zoning and land use laws, and the PA Municipalities Planning Code
• Basic understanding of building and construction codes; ability to read construction drawings
• Ability to work well with the public and local contractors
• Understand Code Enforcement practices
• Communicate effectively orally and in wiring; ability to job related software

All resumes should be sent to swataratownship@swataratwp.com. 

The PA Department of Labor & Industry is Seeking Applicants for UCC Elevator Inspector Trainee

Job Duties: You will complete classroom and on-the-job training to learn to inspect elevators and other lifting devices for compliance with the Uniform Construction Code and other applicable state laws and regulations. You will assist during inspections and with the preparation of related reports.

In order to be considered, applicants must be PA residents, and must show one year of experience in the construction, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, or design of elevators, passenger ropeways, or other lifting devices, electronic equipment, electrical systems, heavy machinery, motors, engines, drives, or hydraulic systems.

Condition of Employment: Certain positions in this job will require possession of a valid PA driver's license.

Starting Salary: $36,342/annually with excellent benefits

Apply online at www.scsc.pa.gov. Log in to the online services section of the homepage, and select View Open Announcements and Apply from the menu. Reference announcement #2017-039 for UCC Elevator Inspector Trainee to submit your application and schedule your Civil Service exam.