Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

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Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Inspector Trainee

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-43057-71057

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BOIS Cert Accre and Lcnsng

Opening Date

02/19/2026

Closing Date

3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71057

Position Number

00307732

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00124590

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

Contact Name

Abbie Moist

Contact Email

[email protected]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety - Certification Accreditation & Licensing Division

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THE POSITION

Are you interested in enhancing your professional skill set while embarking upon an exciting career path with the Department of Labor and Industry? We are searching for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy being home-office based while educating customers on Commonwealth requirements and working with the public to keep all Pennsylvanians safe. As a Certification, Accreditation, and Licensing (CAL) Inspector Trainee, you will learn how to perform inspections for the enforcement of various laws and regulations. Bring your investigative skills to our department and make your career aspirations a reality!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a CAL Inspector Trainee, you will conduct entry level training work to learn the technical and procedural actions used to determine compliance with Pennsylvania certification, accreditation, licensing, and work practice laws and regulations in the inspection and analysis of bedding, upholstery, and stuffed toys. You will attend training sessions and shadow CAL Inspectors to learn how to properly perform inspections. Successful completion of the trainee program may lead to promotion to a CAL Inspector. Key functions of this position will include:

• Assisting in inspecting asbestos abatement project sites.

• Assisting in inspecting lead abatement project sites.

• Assisting in auditing asbestos and lead abatement training providers.

• Assisting in inspecting retail and secondhand locations selling bedding and upholstered furniture items.

• Assisting in inspecting retail locations selling stuffed toy articles.

• Assisting in preparing reports of inspection and audit findings.

• Communicating effectively with stake holders and the public.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, home-headquartered employment.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• 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:

• You must possess 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement ( . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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 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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

  02

If you answered yes, 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 experiencemustalso 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.

05

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 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page ( .

• Yes

  08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCH AND GATHER INFORMATION

Conducts research by gathering information from electronic and paper records for projects or reporting purposes.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience researching records for various projects or reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling and summarizing information from a variety of data sources.

• B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested information from a single records location.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to researching records, including the type(s) of records.

• Your level of responsibility.

  10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMPLIANCE

Assesses work activities and worksites for compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience assessing work activities or worksites for compliance with REGULATORY OR SAFETY requirements.

• B. I have experience assessing work activities or worksites for compliance with QUALITY ASSURANCE requirements. I did not conduct regulatory or safety assessments.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in quality control, auditing, safety, materials science, business management, or program or project analysis.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to assessing work activities or worksites for compliance.

• The type(s) of work activity or worksite requirements you assessed.

• Your level of responsibility.

  13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  14

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical assistance to and interacts with others regarding work processes and performance. Interprets and explains applicable regulations, rules, and standards.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal and external parties regarding the regulations, rules, or standards of work processes or performance.

• B. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal OR external parties regarding the regulations, rules, or standards of work processes or performance.

• C. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal OR external parties regarding topics OTHER THAN the regulations, rules, or standards of work processes or performance.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, public relations, counseling, psychology, sociology, or education.

• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed providing technical assistance to others, including the topics and the type(s) of parties.

• Your level of responsibility.

  16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  17

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Prepares written narrative reports and correspondence customized to convey the findings of regulatory inspections or investigations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing narrative reports or correspondence that conveyed customized information to the intended recipient.

• B. I have experience completing forms or editing fields in pre-established templates or databases. I did NOT write narrative reports or customized correspondence.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to written communication, business writing, or technical writing.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to written communication and documentation.

• Your level of responsibility.

  19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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