Entry Level Occupational Safety Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Benefits - We care about your well-being. The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Equal Access to Civil Service Testing The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status

If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov

The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: work.phila.gov https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/ www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr General Definition This is entry-level technical safety work in a centralized safety office or for a City Department with an established safety program for industrial settings. An employee in this class is developing knowledge and skills while conducting regularly scheduled inspections to detect and document unsafe or unhealthy working conditions and to ensure compliance with governmental and accepted safety standards. The employee makes recommendations to reduce and eliminate hazards through policy, procedure, or training

The employee acts as a liaison between the Department, third-party administrators, and the Central Safety Office. Work is performed under the supervision of an Occupational Safety Administrator. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Ashanay Graham City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone:215-685-8011 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email:Ashanay.Graham@phila.gov For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information ELIGIBLE LIST OPEN-COMPETITIVE- Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination

Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application; however, applicants must have established bona fide residency in the city of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment for this civil service opportunity.

INDEBTEDNESS NOTICE As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

PREFERENCE POINTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMS Candidates who pass Open-Competitive exams may be eligible for additional points added to their final score. Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established. The required documentation for the preference must be provided to receive the points.

U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Ten points will be added to the scores of eligible veterans. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S

armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, or NGB-22 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.

Veteran's Points may be claimed at any time before the list expires. LEGACY PREFERENCE Ten points will be added to the scores of the children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE Up to 5 points will be added to the score of any candidate who has: Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA are eligible for additional points For Peace Corps, such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.

Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America). Such candidates will have: 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.

3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service. 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service. PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE Up to 5 points will be added to the score of candidates who have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia within the last three years before the examination announcement date.

If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate's passing score to rank them directly below the veteran. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation, including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out-of-class documentation, etc., and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of September 7th, 2026

Please note that this date may change. Test Review: In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal

Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review. Level of Education Required High School/GED Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards that will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade. AND 2.

EXPERIENCE: Option 1: Successful completion of a formal high school or workforce development internship program administered by the City of Philadelphia Streets Department which has involved the completion of a four-month Philadelphia Streets Department Occupational Safety program. OR Option 2: Six months of experience as a laborer in the Streets or Sanitation divisions of the Philadelphia Streets Department performing routine manual work and completion of a four-month Philadelphia Streets Department Occupational Safety program. Option 3: Successful completion of the Philadelphia Water Department Community Apprenticeship Program for a safety program in an industrial, military, or occupational safety environment.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of OSHA 30-Hour certification is required within one year of appointment to the Occupational Safety Technician 1 class. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure as an Occupational Safety Technician.

Please attach a copy of your valid Driver's License for review.