Regulatory Enforcement Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of State's Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation is seeking a dedicated Regulatory Enforcement Inspector to uphold standards for regulated business professions and support public health and safety. This role performs field inspection work to determine compliance with laws, rules, and regulations concerning professional and occupational licensing and other areas under the Secretary of the Commonwealth's jurisdiction.

The position travels to sites throughout an assigned geographic area to conduct inspections and investigative activities. Work includes field inspections, evidence gathering, report preparation, issuing citations when appropriate, and limited investigative support. Following six weeks of training, the inspector travels to assigned locations across multiple counties, with most field work in Lehigh and Carbon counties. The position also reports to the regional office in Scranton based on operational needs. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Three years of experience involving interpersonal public contact, inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations, and reporting related facts; or an associate's degree and one year of such experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of such experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites in an assigned geographic area to support enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of affected professions and occupations through observation and interviews, noting deviations from established standards.
• Gather samples, records, and other materials while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
• Evaluate gathered information and prepare reports communicating findings.
• Issue citations when appropriate violations are found.
• Provide limited investigative support by obtaining information as a consumer, serving documents, and performing other activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree