Human Resources Professional 1 - Philadelphia, United States - City of Philadelphia

Description

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title
Human Resources Professional 1 (General)

Exam Number
2H OC-01

Salary
$42,540 - $60,310 - New employees may be appointed at a step in the pay range above the minimum salary depending on qualifications.

Certification Rule
Rule of Five (5)

Competition
Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date
05/13/2024

Close Date
05/24/2024

General Definition

This posting for entry level- No experience necessary - to experienced HR Professionals with 1-2 years of experience. This slate of candidates who meet the qualifications and move on in the process will be used for interviews for Labor Relations positions, Classification and Compensation positions, Selection and assessment positions, Recruitment positions and Generalist positions. We offer room for growth, the opportunity to make an impact on the City's workforce with your training and experience, and a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Apply by May 24, 2024.
Please remember to include a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.

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This classification encompasses career progression technical human resources work from the entry level to the intermediate performance level in the area of specialization. Positions work in the human resources or in the operating departments in the General Specialty, and in the labor relations central agency for the Labor Relations Specialty. Positions in the General Specialty specialize in various human resources disciplines, such as benefits, classification, compensation, hiring, labor relations, performance management, recruitment, and training. Positions in the Labor Relations Specialty specialize in equal employment opportunity or employee/labor relations. Work is performed under close supervision and assignments expand in complexity and scope as the employee gains experience. Positions assigned to operating departments function as human resources generalists. Employees assigned to the central agencies may rotate between assignments. Employees report to a higher-level human resources professional.

Union Code
N. Non-Represented

FLSA Code
Exempt

Application Procedures

1. 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.

1. 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
City of Philadelphia
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at or email

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. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

ALL SPECIALTIES

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources, Personnel Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or a related area.

AND
GENERAL SPECIALTY

2. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a Management Trainee in human resources.

OR

One year of experience in human resources in one of the following classes:

• Administrative Services Supervisor - Confidential (2L08)
• Hiring Services Support Supervisor (2H16)
• Administrative Assistant- Confidential (2L11)
• Administrative Trainee 1 or 2 - Confidential (2L06, 2L07)

OR

ALL SPECIALTIES

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that has included a Bachelor's degree or industry recognized certification in Human Resources.

GENERAL SPECIALTY

NOTE: Completion of a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and possession of one of the preferred certifications listed below meets the minimum education requirement.

NOTE: Completion of the preferred Master's degree from an accredited college or university or one of the preferred certifications listed below may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Personnel Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or a related area.

EXPERIENCE:

Compensation assignment: Experience conducting internal evaluation using a method comparable to the Hay Guide Chart Evaluation and market pricing.

Benefits assignment: Experience analyzing and administering health care benefits programs.

Hiring assignment: Experience developing and administering employment selection instruments.

CERTIFICATIONS (Depending on Position): SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP, CEBS

Accelerated Earned Pay Increase:

Employees permanently allocated to this class may receive an accelerated earned pay increase of one pay step in the pay range when the employee secures one of the preferred professional certifications or graduate degrees defined above and has a performance rating of Superior or higher. An employee is eligible for only one earned pay increase.

Physical & Medical Requirements

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

Required Licenses & Certifications

Other Requirements

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

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.

It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation by Wednesday, June 21, 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:

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document

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.

Email:

Fax: 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 that has included a Bachelor's degree or industry recognized certification in Human Resources.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

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:

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 or send an email to . For more information, go to:

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 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.

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.

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 or by email at

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 or by email at

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on May 24, 2024.

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

1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.

2) 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 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 or email if you have any questions.

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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 - Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the city of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment for this civil service opportunity.

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 application, June 24, 2024.

Your response to the residency question on this application will be used to determine eligibility for residency preference. 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.

U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Ten points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.

LEGACY PREFERENCE - The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE

Up to five (5) points will be added to the scores of eligible national volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have:

A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA

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.

B. 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
For exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation

Only those competitors who have a passing grade in all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.

1. Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.
2. Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.
3. 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.
4. Candidates must submit adequate documentation including high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran's preference, legacy preference, national volunteer service preference or CTE preference points are awarded.

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 June 24, 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 if you wish to schedule a test review.

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Part
Training & Experience Evaluation

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