UCC Building Plans Examiner Trainee

About the role

Note: This is a reposting of CS-2026-50450-12040. If you applied under the previous posting open from May 29, 2026 to June 11, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

Responsibilities

• Plan Review: Assist with review and approval of architectural plans for compliance with applicable building, fire safety, accessibility, energy, and other regulatory requirements
• Hands-On Training: Learn to recommend modifications for applicants' plans to achieve compliance; determine the validity of written complaints; and assist in the explanation and interpretation of laws, regulations, and Bureau procedures
• Project Research: Assist with research assignments and special projects that support the Division's work
• Communication Assistance: Answer telephone inquiries from building owners, architects, engineers, building tenants, and other professionals regarding regulations, appeals, and Bureau procedures; prepare responses to written correspondence similar to telephone calls; and attend meetings
• Documentation: Update computer records of the bureau's file and order tracking system to ensure all documentation is accurate and organized

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in commercial, industrial or other public use building construction, design or inspection work which involved the application of state building code laws and regulations.

Post Employment Requirements: You must obtain a valid certification issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as an Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner within the probationary period.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• All positions in this job also require one of the following valid certifications issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, within the probationary period:
• Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, or Energy Plans Examiner.

Qualifications

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional Information

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

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.

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.

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