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City of Philadelphia

Training and Development Officer

65K-84KPAFull-time

3mo

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title Training and Development Officer

Exam Number 2H32-20240805-PR-00

Salary $64,965 - $83,508 per year.

Certification Rule Rule of Five (5)

Competition City-Wide Promotional

Department

Announcement Date 10/07/2024

Close Date 10/11/2024

General Definition

AMENDMENT TO ELIGIBILITY & ELIGIBLE LIST DATES

Please be advised that 3 months of anticipated eligibility has been added to this announcement. The new eligibility date is January 5, 2025. Also, the eligible list date is now the week of November 18, 2024.

Candidates who have applicated when this examination was announced on August 5, 2024 should not re-apply.

About This Position

This is training and staff development work designing, planning, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating a program of training and organization development in a municipal operating department. An employee in this class manages and coordinates overall planning and execution of training and development programs, courses and activities, and engages with key stakeholders to improve employee productivity and ensure attainment of organizational objectives. Responsibility for developing curricula focusing on training needs and developing and/or maintaining a comprehensive training plan for the department and facilitating training programs are significant aspects of the work. Work may include supervision of a small number of technical and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

  • You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

Brittany Perez

Office of Human Resources

Public Safety Team

City of Philadelphia

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

[t] 215-686-2361

[f] 215-686-2347

[e] [email protected]

  • For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected].

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & 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 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination (January 5, 2025). Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

  • EDUCATION : Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.

NOTE : Additional experience or industry recognized certification may substitute for the required degree on a year for year basis.

AND

  • GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Two years experience as an employee trainer, a training coordinator, a training administrator, a training consultant, or as a human resources professional or assistant, which has included designing and conducting employee training and development programs.

AND

  • SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE : One year of full performance level professional human resources experience or as an employee trainer, a training coordinator, a training administrator, a training and outreach manager, or a training consultant for enterprise-wide professional development and learning experience planning and administering employee training and development programs.

NOTE : A master’s degree in the areas specified in the education section may substitute for the general experience.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Other Requirements

Required Licenses & Certifications

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college transcript.

It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by September 13, 2024.

It Is Optional Whether You Provide This Documentation By Attaching It To This Application Or Submitting Via Email, Postal Mail, Or Fax. Your Options Are Further Explained Below

Option 1 – Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application

You may upload the documentation into your account and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.

Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax

If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Please use one of the methods listed below to submit your documentation to the analyst administering this examination.

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN : Brittany Perez

Mailing Address

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Attention: Brittany Perez

Equivalency Statement(s)

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included and the specific experience described above.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

AMENDMENT TO ELIGIBILITY & ELIGIBLE LIST DATES

Please be advised that 3 months of anticipated eligibility has been added to this announcement. The new eligibility date is January 5, 2025. Also, the eligible list date is now the week of November 18, 2024.

Candidates who have applicated when this examination was announced on August 5, 2024 should not re-apply.

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

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 [email protected] . 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 accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Department of Labor at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. 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 [email protected]

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on October 11, 2024.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

  • Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
  • Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add [email protected] to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:

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  • NextDoor
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ELIGIBLE LIST

CITY - WIDE PROMOTIONAL – Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

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.

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. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding November 18, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.

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.

Projected Exam Date

Training And Experience Evaluation

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear 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 November 18, 2024. 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.

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Parts & Weights

Part Training & Experience Evaluation

Weight 90%

Part Seniority Rating

Weight 10%