Building Inspector Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : *Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56439-71057
Department: Department of Labor & Industry
Division: LI BOIS Cert Accre and Lcnsng
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 71057
Position Number: 00307732
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: G1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00124590
Worksite Address: Centre, Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Snyder, Montour, or Northumberland County
City: Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania
Contact Name: Alicia Greene
Contact Email: algreene@pa.gov
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety - Certification Accreditation & Licensing Division
THE POSITION
Join the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety (BOIS) as a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee and start a meaningful career helping keep communities safe. This role allows you to learn important inspection skills while supporting statewide safety goals. You will gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned staff regarding safety inspections and compliance work. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a rewarding career focused on public protection.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on learning inspection methods that support statewide safety and compliance objectives. As a Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Support: Assist with inspections of bedding, upholstery, stuffed toys, and related records to assess compliance
• Safety Testing: Assist in conducting ultraviolet device testing and analyze results for disinfection processes
• Site Monitoring: Assist with inspections of asbestos and lead abatement sites and take corrective actions when necessary
• Training Oversight: Assist in auditing training providers handling asbestos and lead abatement programs
• Public Guidance: Respond to public inquiries and interpret regulations for contractors and training providers
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain daily and monthly activity logs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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. Work schedule may be negotiable.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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:

• This position requires possession of 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 by date of hire: Centre, Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Snyder, Montour or Northumberland CountyExpenses will not be paid.
• 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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in building maintenance or construction, workplace safety or inspection, retail sales, or customer service do you possess?

• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• None

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed in building construction; facilities maintenance; trades such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting or related technology fields; communications; English; marketing; business administration; information technology; computer science or closely related fields?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

06
Additional Requirement - Do you currently reside in, or are you willing to relocate to, one of the following counties by date of hire: Centre, Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Snyder, Montour or Northumberland?

• Yes
• No

07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

08
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCH AND GATHER INFORMATIONConducts research by gathering information from electronic and paper records for projects or reporting purposes. .Levels of