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WHO WE ARE As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer: Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it. Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

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 Click here to view: The City of Philadelphia EVP: You make Philadelphia work This is government administration work at the trainee level. Employees in this class learn the principles, practices and techniques required to perform management-level work of an assigned City department in a particular specialty area. Employees are selected and assigned based on the educational requirements for the specific position

Employees in this class complete a training program that includes assignment to various duties, attending training sessions, participating in projects and other tasks designed to familiarize them with the operations of city government. Assignments vary in nature and increase in difficulty as the employee gains experience. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level manager.

HIRING BONUS Employees are eligible for a lump sum hiring bonus of $2,000. The bonus will be paid in two parts: $1,000 after the employee has completed three months of satisfactory full-time probationary employment and $1,000 after the employee has completed twelve months of satisfactory full-time employment. The employees must meet all requirements contained in civil service regulation 6.32 to receive the bonus

CONTACT INFORMATION The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Bradley Greenfield, SHRM-CP City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone: 215-686-2376 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: Bradley.Greenfield@phila.gov For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 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 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 people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response 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 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 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.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE: This examination will be scheduled for September 15, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change. Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination.

Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently. If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Bradley Greenfield at Bradley.Greenfield@phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination. An Eligible List will be established the week of October 12, 2026

Please note that this date may change. TEST REVIEW: In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review

Level of Education Required College Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 9 months of the application deadline 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 course work in an academic discipline appropriate to the job assignment. Personnel Human Resources Administration, Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Tests and Measurement, Labor Relations, Employment Relations, Legal Studies, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, Government Administration, Organizational Development/Leadership, Government Administration, Public Administration, or a related area; OR Completion of any Bachelor's Degree program AND current enrollment in a Master's of Public /Government Administration program or Human Resources and Employment Relations program at an accredited college or university and the completion of 9 credits in the specified Master's program.

OR Completion of any bachelor's degree program including coursework determined by the Office of Human Resources to be equivalent to the specified coursework. NOTE: For the Personnel Specialty only, completion of any Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following valid certifications meets the education requirement: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) issued by World At Work Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) issued by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification - the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with one or more of the required degrees to fill specific positions in this class

Certification to fill such position will be made from the two highest ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified degree or certification. PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application.

Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service. Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification - One time only. You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications.

Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your ...