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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.

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This is forensic science work at the advanced performance level in the preservation, examination, handling, and comparative analysis of items of evidence collected in criminal investigations. Positions in this class are allocated to one of five specialties: Biology, Chemistry, Crime Scene, Digital Evidence, Genealogy or Pattern Evidence. Positions allocated to the Pattern Evidence specialty are assigned to one of the following disciplines: Documents, Firearms/Toolmarks, or Latent Prints.

An important aspect of the work is serving on interdisciplinary committees within the Office of Forensic Science of the Philadelphia Police Department. Work in this class differs from the next lower level in that the employee is expected to provide basic instruction to junior examiners and trainees and assist in the development of training materials while maintaining an active forensic caseload. As experience is gained, employees oversee small projects within the area of specialty.

Work in each specialty includes examining evidence associated with crimes for presentation of laboratory findings in written reports and through expert testimony in criminal trials. An employee in this class is expected to work independently in the performance of these tasks. All work is performed in accordance with national and international quality assurance standards in the accredited Office of Forensic Science of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level forensic scientist or technical superior. CONTACT INFORMATION The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is David Ross City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone:215-686-2359 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: david.f.ross@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

MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES Multiple Specialties have been announced. This exam will be used to establish separate eligible lists for each specialty. Candidates who pass the exam will be placed on the eligible list for the specialties they qualify for.

The requirements for each specialty are listed below. 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 WAIVER The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.

Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment. 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 persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

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.

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 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 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 Preference 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. Documentation is required. Legacy Preference may be claimed at any time before the list expires.

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. MODIFIED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list.

Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination. An Eligible List will be established the week of August 24, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

CERTIFICATION RULE Rule of List TEST REVIEW There is no test review for a Modified Training and Experience evaluation. Level of Education Required College Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three (3) months of the application deadline (by 10/19/2026) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in: ASSIGNMENT: DEGREES BIOLOGY: Any of the following degrees, which include at least 3 credits in EACH of the following courses: molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry: 1.CHEMISTRY 2.BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 3.FORENSIC SCIENCE 4.BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 5.RELATED SCIENCE DEGREE AND Candidates must also have, prior to appointment, successfully completed 3 coursework credits or have documented training/experience in population genetics or statistics, in accordance with FBI Quality Assurance Standards. CHEMISTRY: 1

CHEMISTRY OR Any of the following degrees with 24 semester hours in chemistry or biochemistry: 1.BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 2.FORENSIC SCIENCE 3.PHYSICAL OR NATURAL SCIENCE 4.RELATED SCIENCE DEGREE 5.CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CRIME SCENE: PHYSICAL, NATURAL, OR RELATED SCIENCE DEGREE FORENSIC SCIENCE ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR INVESTIGATIONS/INTELLIGENCE with at least nine (9) credit hours of physical or natural science coursework AND three (3) credit hours in Statistics or Quantitative Research Methods. GENEALOGY: HISTORY ANTHROPOLOGY LIBRARY SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCE RELATED SCIENCE DEGREE AND Certification or coursework in Genetic or Forensic Genealogy from a recognized professional institution. PATTERN EVIDENCE: 1.CHEMISTRY 2.BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 3.FORENSIC SCIENCE 4.PHYSICAL OR NATURAL SCIENCE 5.APPLIED SCIENCE 6.ENGINEERING NOTE: CRIME SCENE AND PATTERN EVIDENCE ASSIGNMENTS ONLY: Additional qualified experience as a Forensic Scientist or equivalent Forensic Examiner experience at the Office of Forensic Science or another accredited agency substitutes for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

AND 2. EXPERIENCE: ALL ASSIGNMENTS Three years of forensic science work, at least one year of which shall have been at the qualified examiner level, equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 2, in the preservation, examination, handling, and comparative analysis of items of evidence collected in criminal investigations in the assigned area or performing genetic sequencing within a laboratory or academic setting. NOTE: Candidates must provide documentation to support their qualification as a qualified examiner.

See below for details. QUALIFIED EXAMINER DOCUMENTATION - Must be provided to the Police Department at the time of interview. Proof of successful completion of a training program within an accredited forensic science organization, which resulted in qualification as an expert (forensic examiner) in the area of specialty and assignment.

Qualification must have included independent forensic casework, routine proficiency testing, and testimony as an expert in the area of s...