Management Trainee Management / Operations

Announcement Details Exam Announcement Details Exam Title Management Trainee (Management Analysis/Operations) Exam Number 2L******** OC-04 Salary $45,575.00 - $54,692.00 - New employees will be appointed at the first step in the pay range for this class. Certification Rule Rule of Five (5) Competition Open-Competitive Department Announcement Date 05/13/2024 Close Date 05/24/2024 General Definition N o experience necessary! The City is hiring entry level candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field to start a career in public management, public purchasing and supply chain management, or real estate evaluation. So many opportunites to make an impact with your education! We offer rapid advancement and a diverse work environment. Apply by May 24, 2024. Please be sure to submit a copy of your official transcript with your application. Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee! Pay off your student loans faster – As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness. Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA – Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails. About The Position 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. Union Code N. Non-Represented 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
City of Philadelphia
1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t]
[f]
[e] 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.
SPECIALTY – Management Analysis, Operations Management Option 1 EDUCATION : Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work, or a related area, in one of the following majors: Management Management Operations Business Administration Management Science Supply Chain Management Operations Research Real Estate or a related area. OR Option 2 EDUCATION : Completion of any bachelor's degree program including coursework determined by the Office of Human Resources to be equivalent to the specified coursework. 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 & 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 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 12, 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) Completion of any bachelor's degree program including coursework determined by the Office of Human Resources to be equivalent to the specified coursework.
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 . 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: 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 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.
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: Facebook @PhilaOHR Twitter @PhilaOHR Youtube @PhilaOHR NextDoor Linkedin 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. Instead, 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. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding June 14, 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. U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Ten (10) points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation. LEGACY PREFERENCE - Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.
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 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. 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 9.0670.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 This computer-based examination is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024. 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 written 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 the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
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 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call if you wish to schedule a Test Review. Assigned to (view only) Assigned to Brittany.Perez
Parts & Weights Part Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam Weight 100%