Regulatory Enforcement Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of State's Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation, Pittsburgh Regional Office, is seeking a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector to uphold standards for regulated business professions. The inspector conducts detailed field inspections to determine whether licensed professionals and businesses comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations concerning professional and occupational licensing and other areas under the Secretary of the Commonwealth's jurisdiction. The position supports public health and safety through inspections, compliance activities, reporting, and enforcement support.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework is not available. After a six-week training period, the inspector travels to assigned work locations in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties, and reports to the Pittsburgh regional office as operational needs require.

Requirements

• Three years of experience involving interpersonal public contact, inspecting for compliance with rules and regulations, and reporting related facts; or an associate 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 to assigned work locations in the listed counties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of licensed locations and review compliance with professional licensing requirements and regulations.
• Issue citations and document findings when noncompliance or violations are identified.
• Obtain records, serve legal documents, and assist with undercover or enforcement-related activities.
• Collect samples, perform approved testing procedures, and maintain the confidentiality of information gathered.
• Prepare accurate reports summarizing inspection results, activities, and observations.
• Provide testimony and appear as a witness during hearings or judicial proceedings when required.

What This Job Offers

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