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Inspector 3

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-IN3G-01

Department

Mobility and Infrastructure

Opening Date

06/24/2025

Closing Date

7/22/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises, conducts and assists in the coordination of specialized technical work on Capital projects involving both civil and architectural disciplines.

Department : Mobility and Infrastructure

Posting Type : Announcement

Salary : $68,162 per year.

Union : None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ Candidate selected to fill this position must obtain:

+ A NICET Inspector Level III Certification OR a Pennsylvania Department of Labor ADA Compliance Certification within 60 days of start date.

+ OR

+ A National Recreation and Park Association Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification OR a Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Certification within 90 days of start date.

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements :

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in construction inspection. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate's Degree in any field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

+ Written: None required for this position.

+ Performance: None required for this position.

+ Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Supervises, performs and assists in the coordination of technical research, planning, design, estimating, contracting, constructing and/or monitoring city Capital construction projects.

+ Directs, coordinates and/or conducts field inspections to determine feasibility, practicability, compliance and cost of various construction alternatives.

+ Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.

+ Prepares sketches, plans, maps or drawings to present alternatives or to record changes in the field.

+ Directs and coordinates the taking of measurements which may have impact on proposed projects; analyzes results.

+ Maintains special financial accounting systems for assigned projects.

+ Monitors estimates, vouchers, change orders, calculation books, etc. for accuracy.

+ Maintains records and prepares accurate project reports as requested or required.

+ Resolves construction problems; interacts with contractors and public organizations regarding projects.

+ Performs, coordinates and directs information gathering, processing and archiving of the City's physical assets and record drawings.

+ Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.

+ Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.

+ Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Pittsburgh/classspecs/1543765?keywords=employee%20compensation&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position.

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

+ I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in construction inspection.

+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least six (6) years of full-time experience in construction inspection.

+ I possess a related associate degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in construction inspection.

+ I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of full-time experience in construction inspection.

+ I possess a related bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in construction inspection.

+ I possess a related master's degree.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please briefly describe your professional construction inspection experience. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.

06

Did you read and understand that if you are selected to fill this position you must obtain one of the following certifications within the timeframe specified? A NICET Inspector Level III Certification OR a Pennsylvania Department of Labor ADA Compliance Certification within 60 days of start date. - OR - A National Recreation and Park Association Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification OR a Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Certification within 90 days of start date.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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