Commercial Inspector/Plans Examiner
Centre Region Council of Governments / Code Agency
Position: Commercial Inspector / Plans Examiner
Location: State College, PA
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled, with first application review on February 16 – Apply Now!
Starting Salary Range: $66,905 to $73,595 (DOQ) with an excellent benefits package
The Centre Region Council of Governments is accepting applications for the position of Commercial Inspector/Plans Examiner, for Centre Region Code Administration, which serves seven municipalities (population of 100,000) in Centre County.
This is technical position that ensures compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and other applicable standards to protect people and property from building hazards. This role involves inspecting construction projects, reviewing plans, and educating contractors, design professionals, and the public on code requirements.
Qualifications
· A minimum of two (2) years of experience in each: construction field work, office administration, and construction document administration is required.
· Knowledge of all types of building construction is required.
· Degree in architecture, engineering, or related fields is preferred.
· Knowledge of the principles, practices, and functions of the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the International Code Council, the Centre Region COG, and the member municipalities.
· Methods, materials, and equipment in construction and building inspection.
· Evaluating new products and techniques to issue formal code interpretations.
· Ability to:
o Cooperate and communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public.
o Provide detailed technical information and inspection reports in a clear and concise manner.
o Interact with a wide, diverse range of individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
o Deal effectively with unpleasant situations and interact appropriately with irate or disturbed individuals while maintaining professionalism and representing COG in a positive light.
o Instruct and train in methods and procedures.
o Use tools and other equipment necessary to perform inspections.
Work Environment
· The duties and physical components of this job vary depending upon what is being inspected.
· Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
· Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee is required to walk or run; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
· The physical requirements for this position range from sedentary to light work to medium, heavy work.
How to apply
Submit employment application, cover letter and resume to:
Centre Region COG
ATTN: Madison Shields, Human Resources Administrator
2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #3
State College, PA 16801
Email: mshields@crcog.net
Phone: 814-231-3077
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Participation in the optional EEO Survey is encouraged.