Regulatory Enforcement Inspector

About the role

The Department of State's, Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation is looking for a dedicated individual to help keep business professions working safely and responsibly. The Regulatory Enforcement Inspector supports this goal by checking businesses to make sure they follow the rules. You will have the opportunity to help protect the public by reviewing how businesses operate and making sure required standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to licensed locations to check adherence to laws, rules, and required documentation
• Gather records, samples, and other information to support investigative activities
• Identify violations and issue citations in accordance with established procedures
• Write inspection and investigation reports that summarize findings and actions taken
• Speak with individuals during inspections while keeping identities and information confidential
• Appear at hearings and provide testimony regarding inspection or investigative findings
• Following a six-week training program in Pittsburgh, work primarily from your home location and travel to assigned work locations within Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Forrest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties, with the majority of field work in the Erie County area; report to the regional office in Pittsburgh as needed; must be willing to travel
• Travel expenses for training and field work will be paid

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts; or an Associate's Degree and one year of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of experience involving interpersonal public contact and inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations and reporting related facts.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension; must meet the PA residency requirement; must be able to perform essential job functions.

Schedule

Full-time employment; work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework may be available part-time with a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania; otherwise report to headquarters office. Telework ability subject to change.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.