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+ +PAY RANGE: 17
+ ++ +
CONTRACT CLERK
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is +administrative work, overseeing and participating in the drafting and +processing of contracts for a City department. Employees use automated systems +to initiate, track and process contracts and coordinate with the Law Department +to assure contract conformance. Employees may monitor grants and contracts for +programmatic compliance and adherence to fiscal requirements and may be +responsible for supervising a staff of clerical employees. Contact with vendors +and departmental representatives to resolve contract problems and preparation +of contract status reports are significant aspects of the work. Work is +performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions +must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. +Positions in the class must oversee and participate in +the drafting and processing of contracts.
+ +2. +With the exception of the City Controller’s Office, only +one position will be allocated to a departmental function.
+ +3. +Due to the citywide scope of departmental functions, no +more than two positions will be allocated to the City Controller’s Office.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK +(ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
+ ++ +
Drafts +contracts, bonds and other miscellaneous agreements by selecting the +appropriate formats from the files and inserting the required legal +terminology; refers to city ordinances and other reference sources to see that +all pertinent information is included on forms.
+ +May supervise +clerical staff and review completed work for accuracy, inclusion of all +necessary clauses and correct assembly; forwards documents to concerned parties +for their review and approval; confers with concerned departments and redrafts +certain portions of documents to their satisfaction, where permissible; +notifies appropriate authorities to release and return certified checks for +performance bonds deposited by contracting parties after satisfaction of +contracts.
+ +Establishes +cooperative working relationships with departmental managers and staff, +vendors, other departments and contacts in the interest of resolving problems +and disputes; answers inquiries concerning the processing of contracts, bonds +and other agreements; locates the cause of delays in processing documents; +explains additional requirements that must be met by contract parties before +contracts can take effect; explains contract policies and procedures; ensures +that minority and female participation goals are met.
+ +Trains new +employees in office procedures; explains workflow, location of files and +reference materials; reviews agreements drafted by new employees for +conformance to departmental procedures.
+ +Computes and +collects fees for the preparation of legal documents; maintains account of fees +due and paid, and deposits same; keeps records of accounts for persons who +deposit certified checks in lieu of bonds.
+ +Receives, +reads and answers general correspondence directed to the unit; maintains file +of court decisions on matters pertaining to the unit for use by professional +legal staff.
+ +Processes +contract approvals electronically and updates contract information using the +ADPICS computer system.
+ +Performs +related work as required.
+ ++ +
CITY CONTROLLER’S OFFICE +ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Audits/examines +on a citywide basis departmental public works contracts, services, supplies and +equipment, professional services contracts for proper substance, format and +authorizations; including bonds, purchase orders and other miscellaneous bid +and contract related documents and agreements.
+ +Attends +contract bid openings to observe, verify, and record vendor responses.
+ +Maintains +and updates contract files; including attaching quotes, add-ons and amendments +to contracts, lease and encumbrance documents, and receipt and filing of bid +tabulations sheets.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, +SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• the +form, content and use of the various types of material and service contracts, +and related documents, City policies and procedures as they relate to the +processing contracts
+ +• contractual +procurement procedures and the methods commonly used by city agencies in the +processing of contracts
+ +• legal +office practices, procedures and terminology as they relate to the processing +of contracts and bonds
+ +• uses +and applications of personal computers and current software packages used for +the processing of contracts and related documents
+ ++ +
SKILL +IN:
+ ++ +
• making +varied arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy
+ +• proofreading +and verifying
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• plan, +assign and review the work of clerical employees engaged in typing contracts, +agreements and supporting legal documents
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates and contracting +parties
+ +• use +proprietary software systems, such as ADPICS and ACIS
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this +class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as +approved on 10/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of +the twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two years of +Clerk 3 advanced level administrative experience in the preparation and +processing of contractual documents.
+ ++ +
+ +
Any +equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable +by the Office of Human Resources
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
Ability to +physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions +required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
Class +Established - 5/56
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC - 02/97, Ad. +Board - 03/97
+ +Latest Spec. Revision: CSC - 05/04, Ad. +Board - 08/04
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +Ad. Board – 4/16
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/16
+ +Ad. Board – 11/16
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 9/24
+ +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ ++ +
JL
+ ++ +
INVENTORY +CONTROL TECHNICIAN
+ +(General +Commodities)
+ +(Automotive +Parts)
+ +(Health)
+ +GENERAL +DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is inventory control work in the area of +specialization with responsibility for maintenance of perpetual inventory +records, personal property inventory records and may involve the review and +processing of requisitions for a major department. Employees in the General +Commodities specialty perform an inventory control function for a large and +varied departmental stores operation, comprising a diverse combination of +maintenance, office and construction supplies. Employees in the Automotive +Parts specialty perform an inventory control function for a large fleet of +automotive vehicles. Employees in the Health specialty perform an inventory +control function for biologicals, prescriptions, vaccines and other medical +supplies and items. Employees in this class may supervise clerical and/or +stores personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative +superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following +factors must be met in order for a position to be allocated to this class)
+ ++ +
1. +Positions in this class must perform inventory control work within the area of +specialization.
+ +2. +Positions in this class must maintain perpetual inventory records and review +and process requisitions for a major department.
+ +3. +Positions in this class must be located in a large operating department with +stores functions characterized by multiple field sites and inventories composed +of large volumes of stock and/or personal property inventory items or for the +Department of Public Property.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK +(ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
All Specialties
+ ++ +
Analyzes usage +history and shelf-life of items, and consults with departmental stores +personnel to establish minimum and maximum storage levels; initiates action to +replenish depleted stock; arranges for the transfer or disposal of surplus or +obsolete items, tracks, monitors and tags all 400 class equipment in accordance +with Procurement Department inventory control procedures and guidelines.
+ +Reviews +requisitions for quantity, adequate description and accuracy to maintain proper +stock control; may recommend use of existing stock in instances where items +requisitioned are interchangeable with same; reviews specifications for new +items and prepares new or revises existing specifications when necessary; +forwards requisitions for materials and supplies to proper sources; contacts +vendors to expedite delivery.
+ +May +direct and review the work of lower-level stores workers and/or clerks in the +maintenance of perpetual inventory records and requisition processing; +instructs subordinates in proper recordkeeping procedures; initiates special +recordkeeping procedures to account for items which, because of frequency of +use, unit of measure, or uniqueness are not included in the perpetual +inventory.
+ +Analyzes and +checks physical inventory records; resolves inventory count discrepancies; +establishes inventory control procedures to be used in control unit; recommends +stores procedures to facilitate or improve inventory control at stores points.
+ +Prepares +reports pertaining to field point activities and supply usage; may prepare +budget estimates for materials, equipment and supplies; may issue petty cash +funds and account for and control such funds.
+ +Utilizes +automated inventory control programs to maintain inventory records; makes +additions, deletions, and changes to automated inventory database; utilizes +automated purchasing system to process purchase requisitions.
+ +Performs +related work as required.
+ +Performs the +above in one of the following areas:
+ ++ +
GENERAL COMMODITIES SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Performs inventory control +functions consisting of a variety of stock items such as maintenance, office, +and construction supplies.
+ ++ +
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Performs inventory control +functions consisting of a variety of automotive parts used in the repair and +maintenance of automotive vehicles where knowledge of automotive part +nomenclature is an important aspect of the work.
+ ++ +
HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Performs inventory +control functions consisting of a variety medical supplies including +biologicals, prescriptions, and vaccines for health centers; assists in maintaining +inventory records and procedures for compliance with federal Health Resources +and Services Administration discounted drug pricing program (340B).
+ ++ +
+ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• inventory +control principles, practices and techniques
+ +• purchase +and requisition procedures
+ +• inventory +recordkeeping procedures
+ +• trade +and working names and uses of automotive parts, supplies, tools and related +equipment for the Automotive Parts specialty
+ +· +pharmaceutical inventory, requisitioning, storage and distribution +methods for the Health specialty
+ +· +federal and state laws regulating pharmacy operations and +applicable reporting for the Health Specialty
+ ++ +
+ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• learn +accounting procedures and principles as related to inventory control
+ +• learn +the operation of a computer and related software in the application of +inventory methods and equipment in the area of specialization
+ +• establish +minimum and maximum storage levels
+ +• perform +mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
+ +• supervise +staff involved in processing and maintaining inventory control records
+ +• establish +inventory control procedures
+ +• learn +the use and operation of automated inventory control and purchasing systems
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this +class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as +approved on. 10/19.)
+ ++ +
GENERAL +COMMODITIES SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education +equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One year of +experience receiving, storing or issuing supplies.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of +Stores Worker experience, receiving, storing and/or issuing supplies for a +municipal department.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One year of clerical experience.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of +clerical experience at the Account Clerk level or above which shall have +involved record-keeping for a purchase processing or an inventory control +function in a large municipal operating department characterized by multiple +field sites and a large volume of stock items.
+ ++ +
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education +equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Four years of +experience receiving, storing, and inventory control of fleet-related parts and +materials in an automated environment.
+ ++ +
+ +
NOTE: The specific experience +for the Automotive Parts specialty must have been obtained within five years +prior to examination.
+ ++ +
HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education +equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +CERTIFICATION:
+ ++ +
Certification +as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) +or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT).
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of +experience assisting a pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of +medications.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One year of Central +Pharmacy Administration experience in the Health Department’s Ambulatory Health +Services Division with responsibility for ordering, dispensing, and +coordinating the distribution of prescription drugs and other medical supplies to +health centers.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL +REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to +physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions +required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS +AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession of +a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as an Inventory Control Technician, if required by work assignment.
+ +Current +certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) +in the Automotive Parts specialty is required at the time of application for +the Inventory Control Technician (Automotive Parts) examination and must be +maintained during tenure as Inventory Control Technician.
+ +Certification +as a Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) +or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) at the +time of application and during tenure of employment as an Inventory Control +Technician for the Health Specialty only.
+ +Completion of +continuing education credits required to maintain Certification as a Pharmacy +Technician during tenure of employment as an Inventory Control Technician for +the Health Specialty only.
+ ++ +
Class +Established 5/68
+ +CSC - 3/02 Ad. Board – 4/02
+ +CSC – 9/19; Ad. Board – 10/19
+ +CSC – 10/24; Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
CP
+ +2A21
+ +PAY RANGE: N24
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
This is administrative accounting work directing all +activities for a citywide tax or water/sewer receivables function. Employees +in this class supervise, through subordinate supervisors, the recording, +summarizing, and analysis of accounting transactions, establish goals and +objectives for their assigned operation, and coordinate accounting activities +with departmental and city‑wide data processing operations. Work +includes the preparation of revenue projections and financial reports, which +serve as a basis for the City's annual operating budget. Contact with +department officials and other City administrators is a significant aspect of +the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative +superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
Positions in this class:
+ ++ +
1. Must direct a +city‑wide accounts receivable function
+ +2. Must work in +the Revenue Department
+ +3. Must supervise +through subordinate accounting supervisors.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
+ ++ +
Directs the accounting operation of the tax +or water revenue bureau; plans, assigns, and reviews, through subordinate +supervisors, the work of a large accounting and clerical staff engaged in +recording and reporting accounts receivable transactions; directs the +development and maintenance of accounting and related records for a tax or +water revenue operation; determines work priorities and deadlines; ensures that +accounting procedures are in conformance with professional and governmental +standards and guidelines; oversees the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers and +the preparation of revenue reports.
+ +Coordinates the flow of accounting documents +through various units; analyzes existing revenue accounting and recordkeeping +operations; determines which accounting systems would be performed more +efficiently by computers; recommends revision and installation of systems and +procedures to maintain adequate accounting records; evaluates cash collection +procedure and recommends revision to improve cash flow; develops new and +revises existing accounting systems, procedures and techniques; coordinates +accounting activities with departmental and city‑wide data processing +operations; confers with data processing staff concerning revisions in +procedures and programs to reduce backlogs in billings.
+ +Prepares periodic forecasts of revenues and +uncollectible revenues based on past revenue collection trends and current +revenue collection policies; analyzes variances between projections and actual +revenue collected; explains implications of accounting reports and information +for departmental administrators; prepares comprehensive reports on accounts +receivables detailing the impact on municipal revenue operations; reviews +reports prepared by subordinates for accuracy and consistency.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
FINANCIAL REPORTING ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Directs, through a subordinate supervisor, accounting and +technical staff performing data recording activities from the daily payment +processing reports; makes adjustments in the Financial Accounting and +Management Information System (FAMIS) and properly utilizes the Philadelphia Revenue Information Systems +Management (PRISM), and/or water revenue +customer information and accounting system of record and ensures recording of monthly +Real Estate payments; ensures accurate recording of Sheriff Sale escrow +deposits and reimbursements, and wire transfers; directs the reporting and +maintenance of all back up operations; confers with other city agencies to +implement accounting procedures for the reporting of the yearly Accounts +Receivable Write-off process.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, +SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +generally +accepted accounting principles and practices
+ +· +principles +and practices of governmental accounting
+ +· +principles +and practices of accounting required to prepare financial statements and +reports
+ +· +standards, +guidelines, and requirements for governmental accounting as set forth in +statement of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
+ +· +accounting +controls as they relate to problems of tax collection, enforcement, and related +areas of revenue collection
+ +· +revenue +forecasting
+ +· +the +capabilities and limitations of computer software for general accounting and +financial reporting
+ +· +the +principles and procedures used in the analysis, maintenance, development, and +installation of accounting systems, methods, and procedures
+ +· +the +principles and practices of public administration and their application to a +large, centralized accounting operation
+ +· +supervisory +methods and techniques
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
· +direct +and coordinate, through subordinate supervisors, a large staff of accounting +and clerical personnel
+ +· +prepare +analyses and projections based on current and past revenue collection trends +and policies
+ +· +prepare +and interpret financial reports
+ +· +review, +evaluate, and design systems for recording and reporting accounting +transactions
+ +· +interpret +and apply city‑wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, +and guidelines
+ +· +utilize +City’s procurement and accounting system, PRISM and/or water revenue customer +information and accounting system of record, and Web Extender software +applications effectively for the Financial Reporting assignment only
+ ++ +
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following +statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will +be used to admit or reject applicants to this test. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 10/24.)
+ ++ +
BOTH OPTIONS:
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at +an accredited college or university, with major course work in accounting.
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
OPTION 1:
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of public, private or +governmental accounting experience.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One years of supervisory level accounting experience with +responsibility for a major phase of a general or specialized accounting fund or +third-party reimbursement activity.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+ +
One year of auditing work supervising a group of revenue +examiners in the examination of accounting and other business records for the +purpose of determining tax liabilities
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
OPTION 2:
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
SPECIFIC +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three +years of supervisory accounting or auditing experience or providing advanced +technical direction at a project-leader level for a government agency or for an +accounting firm providing accounting or auditing services to a government +agency.
+ ++ +
+ +
Any equivalent combination of education and +experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has +included the specific experience described above, and a bachelor's degree in +accounting as an educational minimum.
+ ++ +
CIVIL SERVICES CLASSES THAT TYPICALLY MEET THE SPECIFIC +EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
+ ++ +
Accounting Transactions Supervisor (2A08)
+ +Financial Accountant Specialist (2A09)
+ +Accounting Transactions Supervisor (2A12)
+ +Auditor 3 (2A46)
+ +Revenue Examiner 3 (2B33)
+ +Budget Officer 1 & 2 (2C05 & 2C06)
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in his class.
+ ++ +
Class Established 6/56
+ +Spec. Revision 7/90
+ +Spec Revision: CSC - 5/12; Ad. Bd. - 5/12
+ +Spec Revision: CSC - 1/18; Ad. Bd. - +2/18
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC – 8/22; Ad. Board +– 9/22
+ +Latest Spec. Revision: CSC – 9/24; +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ ++ +
+ +
SA
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
2C04
+ +PAY RANGE: EP20
+ ++ +
HEALTH +PROGRAM BUDGET ANALYST
+ ++ +
GENERAL +DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is full +performance health program budget analysis work planning, preparing and +monitoring budgets for health provider agencies. Work includes analyzing +budget requests for conformance to program guidelines and contract +stipulations, preparing cost estimates, and monitoring budgetary expenditures. +Work also includes responsibility for determining the appropriateness of budget +requests and preparing periodic budgetary status reports. Interacting with +contracted agency officials to develop funding projections and to resolve +fiscal problems are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under +the supervision of a technical superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions +must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Employees +in this class must assist in the preparation, planning, and maintenance of +provider agency budgets.
+ +2. Employees +in this class must monitor expenditures and encumbrances and prepare status +reports on budgetary transactions.
+ +3. Employees +in this class must analyze agency budget requests for conformance to program +guidelines and contract directives.
+ +4. These +positions must be located in the Health Department or the Office of Behavioral +Health and Intellectual Disability Services.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK +(ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
Analyzes agency budget requests to determine +their conformance with program guidelines; determines amount of revenue +required to meet program costs; recommends modifications in requests on basis +of departmental policies and program needs; prepares periodic reports on budget +transactions; makes budgetary recommendations based on trends in revenue and +requested obligations; reviews, recommends and explains changes in budget +requests to agency administrators.
+ +Receives +budget requests from agency administrators; reviews requests for accuracy, +completeness and conformance to instructions; evaluates the operational +efficiency of requested programs to insure that adequate personnel, materials, +and supplies, and all other program needs have been included; recommends to +agency changes in requests to assure program success; writes justifications to +clarify the need for, and the benefits to be derived from, requested programs; +questions program personnel on establishment of priority requests; assists +agencies in preparation of grant applications; reviews grant applications for +accuracy and completeness; prepares estimates on the amount of revenue to be +generated by program.
+ +Meets with +agency administrators to discuss budget proposals and to establish the priority +of different requests; explains cost data and justifications for individual +programs; recommends deletion, inclusion or modification of different requests; +monitors expenditures and encumbrances to identify potential overdrafts and +surpluses; monitors expenditures made by agencies to insure adequate +documentation and conformance to contract stipulations; approves and +disapproves reimbursement of expenditure.
+ +Performs +related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, +SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• the +principles, practices, and problems of preparing and administering program +budgets in a provider agency
+ +• the +principles and techniques of developing and maintaining cost and performance +statistics
+ +• accounting +principles and practices
+ +• administrative +procedures and practices as they relate to health care provider agencies
+ +• fiscal +reporting requirements and conventions
+ +• the +uses of computer software for financial reporting
+ +• recordkeeping +and reporting systems used in budget preparation
+ +• the +policies and regulatory requirements of state, federal and third-party payers
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
• explaining +budgetary procedures to contracted agency personnel and ensuring conformance +with departmental guidelines
+ +• forecasting +expenditures based on current and previous expenses
+ +• making +arithmetic and statistical calculations based on financial data
+ +• maintenance +of accurate and complete financial records
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• evaluate +budgetary requests for compliance with contract terms
+ +• exercise +initiative and judgment in analyzing provider or agency needs and in making +pertinent recommendations concerning related budget requests and administration
+ +• learn +pertinent computer applications
+ +• prepare +comprehensive fiscal reports and statement
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with departmental, contracted +agency, and central agency officials
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this +class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as +approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of +a bachelor's degree program in accounting from an accredited college or +university.
+ ++ +
Note: One additional year +of specific experience may substitute for the required accounting coursework.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One year of +accounting or budgetary experience.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One year of +accounting or budgeting experience at the full performance level, analyzing +budget requirements, expenditures and the preparation of budget requests
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL +REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to +physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions +required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
Class Established:
+ +CSC - 4/93
+ +Ad. Board - 6/93
+ +Spec. Revised:
+ +CSC – 4/16
+ +Ad. Board – 5/16
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 3/21
+ +Ad. Board – 5/21
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC: 10/24
+ +Ad. Board: 11/24
+ ++ +
+ +
JL
+ +2H77
+ +PAY +RANGE: N21
+ ++ +
OCCUPATIONAL +SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR 1
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This +is administrative safety work developing, modifying and implementing an +occupational safety program for a City department or providing technical and +consultative support to departments by analyzing and evaluating safety +conditions as part of the City's centralized Risk Management Division. An +employee in this class designs and implements occupational safety programs +designed to control operational and environmental work hazards, analyzes a +variety of factors that impact on employee safety, investigates for compliance +to governmental and occupational safety policies and procedures, and evaluates +the department's disability and worker's compensation claims. The employee may +supervise others engaged in safety analysis, investigation or inspection. Work +is performed under the direction of an administrative or technical superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
· +Positions +must either administer a departmental occupational safety program or assist in the administration and +oversight duties of the City's centralized +Risk Management Division
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
Administers, modifies and implements +directly or through others, a departmental occupational safety and health +program; analyzes occupational safety policies, practices, and procedures to +minimize environmental, occupational and working condition hazards and +accidents; administers departmental boards that assess causes and +preventability of motor vehicle accidents; makes recommendations to eliminate +accident causes and occupational hazards; meets with appropriate officials to +analyze, develop, implement, and promote safety policies, practices and +procedures.
+ +Provides technical and consultative support +services to operating departments on occupational safety issues and programs as +part of the City's centralized Risk Management Division; performs +analysis of accident data to identify safety hazards and develop safety +programs, provides guidance on development of right-to-know programs; develops +workplace safety inspection plans; evaluates fire safety programs; conducts +supplemental accident investigations; designs engineering or work practice +controls; develops hazard control programs; conducts job hazard analyses; +conducts research using such sources as the National Safety Council Library, +the Public Risk Management Association Library, the Regional OSHA Library, and +technical safety and occupational health textbooks/journals; investigates +various safety issues affecting the safety and health of the citizens of the +City of Philadelphia.
+ +May supervise a staff in the analysis, +investigation and/or inspection of department facilities, equipment, and +operational processes for compliance to governmental occupational safety +standards, policies, and practices; analyzes work environment and processes for +occupational safety and/or health hazards for effectiveness of protective +equipment, for safety effectiveness of storage procedures, and adequacy of fire +prevention and protection measures with the appropriate professional, +supervisory, managerial and technical officials; recommends modifications of +work environment and/or tasks to eliminate hazardous conditions.
+ +Administers departmental overall occupational +safety and health programs and its required training programs; develops +and implements programs and training sessions; may instruct and make presentations to department officials, +supervisors and employees in occupational safety and accident prevention principles, +practices and procedures; represents the department at occupational safety +group meetings, seminars and safety committee meetings; prepares and +distributes safety education and information materials.
+ +Administers through others the department's +disability and worker's compensation claim activities; investigates employee +injury claims alleged to be service‑connected to determine nature, +extent, cause, existence of negligence, and circumstances surrounding the +injury; makes recommendations on the disposition and validity of employee's +disability claim; serves on department review panel that recommends appropriate +action on disability claim; recommends appropriate corrective, preventive or +disciplinary measures; prepares material for and represents the department at +the appropriate administrative, legal or union hearings; testifies as required.
+ +Prepares a variety of manuals and +statistical reports on departmental occupational safety and health conditions, +impact of corrective measures implemented, and accident characteristics; +analyzes data for accident trends in specific environmental, physical or +occupational area; reviews research and statistical studies and publications to +keep abreast of current occupational safety and health policies and practices.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +the +principles, practices, goals and programs of an occupational safety program
+ +· +the +principles and practices of administration and management as applied to the +implementation, operation, coordination and promotion of a departmental +occupational safety program
+ +· +the +current principles, practices and techniques of occupational safety analysis +assessment and hazard +recognition and control
+ +· +job +analysis as applied to developing and implementing occupational safety +practices
+ +· +the +operational, environmental and human factors that impact on occupational safety
+ +· +the +established occupational safety and health standards, codes and regulations
+ +· +the +potential causes of and remedial measures for environmental, fire and +operational hazards pertaining to occupational safety
+ +· +the +motor vehicle code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as it applies to the +operations of a diversified automotive fleet
+ +· +the +worker's compensation laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
+ +· +computer +software applications associated with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) +or compatible word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ +• conducting investigations
+ +• attention to detail
+ +• report writing
+ +• utilizing standard and specialized computer +software packages for tracking and analyzing data, and producing reports and +training material
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ +· +direct +and administer an occupational safety and health program in a City department or assist in the administration and +oversight of the City’s centralized occupational safety and health program +within the Risk Management Division.
+ +· +plan, +assign, review and evaluate the activities of a staff of technical, +professional and/or clerical employees directly or through subordinates
+ +· +analyze +environmental conditions and operational practices to recommend measures to +insure occupational safety
+ +· +prepare +and present effectively comprehensive oral and written reports
+ +· +enlist +the cooperation of departmental officials to effect sound occupational safety +practices
+ +· +establish +and maintain effective working relationships with administrative and +operational officials, City employees, and others
+ +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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on the training and experience +requirements as approved on 10/24.)
+ ++ +
Option1:
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ +Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an +accredited college or university with major course work in safety, health, +environmental science, or +one of the related physical/biological sciences.
+ +AND
+ +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of experience in occupational +safety and health administration or industrial hygiene, which has involved +evaluating and addressing workplace conditions, practices, programs and +employee injuries.
+ ++ +
Option 2
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an +accredited college or university
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Five years of experience in occupational +safety and health administration or industrial hygiene, which has involved evaluating +and +addressing workplace conditions, practices, +programs and employee injuries
+ ++ +
+ +
Option 3
+ ++ +
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION
+ ++ +
Possession of an Advanced Safety Certificate +(ASC) issued by the National Safety Council and an Associate's degree from an +accredited college or university.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Five years of experience in occupational +safety and health administration or industrial hygiene, which has involved evaluating +and +addressing workplace conditions, practices, +programs and employee injuries.
+ ++ +
NOTE for Option 3: Additional experience or industry +recognized certification may substitute for the associate’s degree on a year +for year basis.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Any equivalent combination of education and +experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which +has included the specific experience.
+ ++ +
+ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ +Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in +the environmental conditions required of a position in this class, which +may require light physical effort, ability to wear respiratory protection, and +safely work in environments that may contain hazardous materials or agents.
+ +LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession of a valid proper class motor +vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to +and during tenure of employment as an Occupational Safety Administrator I.
+ ++ +
Class Established – +3/84
+ +Spec. +Revision: CSC – 5/97; Ad. +Board – 6/97
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC -2/12; Ad. Board – 4/12
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC -5/21; Ad. Board – 6/21
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 1/23
+ +Ad. Board – 2/23
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/24
+ +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ ++ +
CP
+ +2H88
+ +PAY +RANGE: EP18**
+ ++ +
(General)
+ +(Bilingual)
+ ++ +
+ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is advanced level labor protection investigative +work with responsibility for performing the most complex investigations and +violations when applicable under the law related to wage and benefits in the +City of Philadelphia Department of Labor. Employees in this class are +distinguished by the lower level class by responsibility for the most complex +labor compliance investigations. Work is performed under the direction of an +administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Employees in this class must perform advanced level labor +protection investigative work responding and resolving the most complex complaints +related to benefits and wage compliance.
+ +2. Positions must be located in the Philadelphia +Department of Labor.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
+Performs the duties shown below with members of the English language speaking +and designated non-English language speaking populations.
+ +BOTH SPECIALTIES
+ ++ +
Independently conducts sensitive or most complex +inquiries and investigations as directed such as class actions or multi-party +subcontractors; navigates investigative Interviews and Conferences; independently +manage cases; drafts and edits complex determinations and other documents for +final approval by superior.
+ ++ +
Models compliance investigator tasks, such as case file +organization, conducting interviews, and document review, for new hires.
+ ++ +
Tracks, maintains, and interprets data and case records regarding +labor laws; maintains and updates accurate case files and law trackers.
+ ++ +
Acts as a mentor and provides technical direction for law-based +investigator teams as assigned.
+ ++ +
Responds to and investigates complaints related to paid sick +leave, wage theft, wrongful discharge of parking employees, Fair Workweek, and +Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights and workplace protections; examines records +and determines which labor laws apply; interviews various employees and +managers or business owners to gather facts of the case and other pertinent +information; resolves complaints through mediation where possible. Handles +public drop-ins and inquiries. Performs field work and appears on-site for +deliveries or to conduct investigative work.
+ ++ +
Issues determinations on investigations; writes reports that +document the investigation and determination; levies fines and violations when +appropriate and applicable under the law; writes subpoenas or notices to +complainants and businesses regarding case determinations; maintains and +updates case data and records in Excel or other electronic databases. Manages +organized case files and performs work using software programs.
+ +Acts as the departmental consultant in matters of compliance, +interpretation and labor relations; facilitates various labor-management +meetings including complaint related conferences; supports outreach and +communication efforts to various stakeholders including, but not limited to, +vulnerable populations, non/low-English speaking populations, the business +community, and City Council.
+ +Performs related work as required. A valid driver’s license is +required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
BOTH SPECIALTIES:
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +office policies and procedures +especially that of the complaint process
+ +· +complex +investigation methods and techniques including class actions
+ +· +current +federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and court rulings related to +labor laws for Office of Worker Protections
+ +· +trauma +informed practices and diversity equity and inclusion practices
+ +· +data +entry, maintenance and retrieval procedures related to tracking complaints
+ +· +departmental +procedures and guidelines related to labor law investigations
+ +· +varied +applications and their functions for Microsoft Office
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
+ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
· +analyze and evaluate facts involving labor law violations and make +an assessment on compliance
+ +· +independently conduct investigation activities such as on-site +deliveries and interviews.
+ +· +analyze data in the form of employer compliance records and assess +compliance
+ +· +correspond effectively with diverse investigative parties
+ +· +navigate compliance between multiple labor laws
+ +· +present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ +· +prepare clear and concise narrative reports
+ +· +schedule and prepare for meetings and investigative activities
+ +· +communicate with professionalism outside parties
+ +· +model best investigative practices to junior staff
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at +an accredited college or university.
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of experience as a Labor Compliance +Investigator or in the City’s Office of Worker Protections or equivalent state +or federal labor-law agency. +
+ ++ +
+ +
NOTE: Additional experience as outlined above may +substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Completion of a master’s degree in a closely +related field or juris doctor degree may accelerate the in-position promotion.
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
Any equivalent combination of education and +experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
+ ++ +
+ +
Sufficient training +and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in +English and the designated non-English language.
+ +PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
+ +
Possession of a valid proper class motor +vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior +to appointment and during tenure of employment, if required by work assignment.
+ ++ +
Class Established:
+ +11/24
+ ++ +
JL
+ +3H25
+ ++PAY RANGE: EP11****
+ ++ +
GRADUATE CHEMIST
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
+This is beginning level analytical chemistry work. Employees in this +class perform assignments of limited scope and complexity which are intended to +develop knowledge and skills required for analytical chemistry.
+ ++Employees in this class will work with hazardous substances. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level chemist or engineer.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions +must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Employees in this +class perform beginning-level analytical chemistry work, developing knowledge +and skills required for analytical chemistry.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
+ ++ +
Carries out basic lab activities, such as +use of standard lab equipment, including volumetric glassware, pipets, and +gravimetric balances to prepare standards, reagents and samples.
+ +Calibrates instrumentation and verifies that +measurement systems are in control.
+ +Collects and analyzes samples of liquid, +solid, and gaseous materials, substances and compounds for qualitative and/or +quantitative results.
+ ++Logs in samples as received to comply with departmental procedures.
+ +Reads and learns to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
+ +Learns laboratory policies and practices, such as those related to +safety and ethics, and the criticality of actively maintaining documentation.
+ +Learns +to analyze samples with wet chemistry methods or standard laboratory equipment and/or limited instrumentation; may receive +training in the use of sophisticated instruments; and any associated software.
+ ++Participates in research projects by performing routine tests.
+ ++Checks collector instrumentation for validity and reliability +against standards and recalibrates.
+ ++Prepares +and standardizes solutions and reagents.
+ ++Maintains data, records; prepares reports.
+ ++Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
AIR MANAGEMENT LABORATORY ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
+Analyzes gaseous pollutants and particulates including carbonyl analysis; +performs instrument calibrations as necessary.
+ ++ +
MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
+Analyzes postmortem specimens such as blood, spleen, liver, brain, gastric +contents qualitatively and quantitatively for the presence of drugs.
+ ++ +
WATER DEPARTMENT LABORATORY ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Analyzes water, wastewater, sediment, storm +water, various materials and related substances qualitatively and +quantitatively for physical and chemical parameters in accordance with Standard +Operating Procedures, published analytical method requirements and other +regulatory analysis requirements.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +the principles, methods, and practices of +chemistry
+ +• +mathematics and statistics as they relate to chemistry
+ +• safety +and ethical practices and procedures as they apply to a chemistry laboratory
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
• the use +and care of standard laboratory instruments, equipment and materials
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• perform +standard tests and make accurate chemical analyses, using quality control +techniques
+ +• read +laboratory instruments
+ +• make +color perceptions
+ +• maintain +accurate records
+ +• learn the +use and application of sophisticated analytical instrumentation required in the +assigned laboratory and other associated software
+ +· +express ideas effectively, both orally and +in writing
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates and public
+ ++ +
+ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be +reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program, at an accredited college or +university, in environmental chemistry, analytical +chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, physical +chemistry, inorganic or organic chemistry, physics or materials science.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ + + +
+ +
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 the specified education or training +to fill specific positions in this class. Certification to fill such position +will be made from the highest ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list +who possess the specified qualification.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
+Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental +conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
+Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued +by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as a Graduate Chemist if required by work assignment.
+ ++ +
+Class Established - 2/82
+ +Spec. +Revised:
+ +CSC - 1/97
+ +Ad. +Board - 3/97
+ +CSC-11/16
+ +Ad. Board-1/17
+ +Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/18; Ad. Board – 10/18
+ +Latest Spec. Revision: CSC – 10/24; Ad. +Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +3H26
+ +PAY RANGE: EP13
+ ++ +
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST 1
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
+This is analytical chemistry work at the advanced training level analyzing +liquid, solid, and gaseous materials, substances, and compounds for qualitative +and quantitative results and/or performing research related to drinking water +quality and water pollution control. An employee in this class +participates in a continuing training program, is given progressively more +difficult work tasks, and is expected to become more independent in carrying +out these tasks and troubleshooting as experience is gained.
+ ++The employee works with unknown substances that are potentially hazardous. +
+ +Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level chemist +or engineer.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
Determines the type of chemical analysis or test to be performed +on chemicals and materials to establish their properties, characteristics, and +chemical compositions.
+ ++Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses by using the principles +and practices of general analytical chemistry methods such as gravimetric, +titrimetric, optical, electrical, and/or chromatographical; analyzes complex +mixtures of substances for drugs, toxic organics, organic materials, metals, aeroallergens, +radioactive levels, asbestos and may analyzes construction materials to +determine compliance with standards; positions in the Medical Examiner’s Office +analyze post-mortem specimens; monitors pollutants in air or water;
+ ++Participants with a higher-level chemist or engineer in investigating +industrial water or air pollution problems; participates with engineering +and/or inspectional personnel, or personally samples hazardous or toxic +materials on at local or remote sites; investigates customer complaints +concerning water quality. Uses laboratory software as needed to process, +evaluate and report data, and performs statistical calculations to verify +quality control.
+ +Perform general maintenance and troubleshooting of standard +laboratory instruments and equipment
+ ++ +
+Performs assigned research tasks that are used to determine effectiveness of +water or wastewater treatment methods; evaluates new or alternative test +methods, to improve analytical methodology or to; determines the source of +evidence; evaluates laboratory tests results in the area of concern.
+ ++Prepares technical reports and department policy or policy papers resulting +from analysis or research findings; performs comprehensive literature searches; +discusses data and issues with colleagues; compiles information and submits +verbal and written reports to supervisors; edits or drafts Standard Operating +Procedures or similar documentation.
+ ++Operates computer consoles to analyze results of tests or to perform +mathematical calculations involved in the analyses of substances.
+ ++Appears in court to testify on individual findings of chemical and physical +tests.
+ ++Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• the +principles, methods, and techniques of analytical chemistry
+ +• mathematics +and statistics as they relate to analytical chemistry
+ +• +ethic and safety practices and procedures as they apply to sampling in the +field and analyses in the laboratory
+ +• +research methods and techniques
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ +• learn State and Federal regulations pertaining to laboratory +methods or technology.
+ ++ +
+ +
• +perform complex chemical analysis using quality assurance techniques
+ +• +learn the operation and the application of sophisticated instruments and sampling +equipment
+ +• +conduct research in chemical methods and techniques
+ +• +interpret the results of analytical tests in order to propose possible +solutions.
+ +• +learn computer programming
+ +• +express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ +• +prepare technical forms, reports, and other correspondence
+ +• +establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the +general public
+ ++ +
• use word processing and spreadsheet software, email, and +Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software
+ +• Perform standard tests and make accurate chemical analyses, +
+ +• Use analytical instrumentation software
+ ++ +
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. Applications +submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and +experience requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or +university in environmental chemistry, analytical +chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, physical +chemistry, inorganic or organic chemistry, physics or materials science.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or +university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in toxicology, +chemistry, or biochemistry.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+One year of training level experience in analytical chemistry testing.
+ ++ +
NOTE: + This note does not apply to career advancement or +in-position promotion. A Master’s Degree in a field above may be substituted +for the one year of training level experience.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be +acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included completion of a +bachelor's degree program as specified above as an educational minimum.
+ ++ +
City of Philadelphia classes which typically +meet the general experience:
+ ++ +
Graduate Chemist (3H25)
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
+Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental +conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
+Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued +by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as an Analytical Chemist I if required by work assignment.
+ ++ +
Class Established 2/82
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC –10/11; Ad. Board – 10/11
+ +CSC – 11/15; Ad. Board – 12/15
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/18; Ad. Board - 10/18
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/24; Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +3H27
+ +PAY RANGE: EP19
+ ++ +
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST 2
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
+This is analytical chemistry and research work at the full performance level +performing a wide variety of complex assignments related to chemical analysis, +planning and technical consultation. An employee in this class differs +from the next lower level in that the employee is expected to make +recommendations based on analysis, evaluations of test data and research +findings and by the ability to utilize sophisticated instrumentation. Employees +in this class assist in the development of analytical methods The employee +works with substances that are potentially hazardous.
+ +Work is performed under the direction of a +higher-level chemical, scientist, or engineering supervisor.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
Determines +the type of chemical analysis or test to be performed on chemicals and +materials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical +compositions.
+ +Reviews and evaluates test methods and +procedures and interprets data of lower level chemists and technicians; +recommends alternate course of action to achieve desired results; trains +employees in testing methods and procedures.
+ +Consolidates and presents test results to administrative +scientists and engineers, supervisors and other individuals both orally and in +detailed written analysis reports.
+ +May perform literature reviews or other +research to evaluate new and/or revised methods for performing chemical +analyses or to determine the effectiveness of current analytical methods; may +recommend modifications to such procedures as needed.
+ +May +edit established procedures and related documents to +make corrections or updates necessitated by published changes to a laboratory +method, or in response to internal or external audits of laboratory procedures.
+ +Independently conducts or leads +investigations such as problem-solving or corrective action investigations +within main subject area of analytical responsibility to help troubleshoot +analytical method operational difficulties.
+ +May plan and +implement research projects; discusses data and issues with colleagues and +other specialists; compiles information and submits verbal and written reports +to supervisors.
+ +Advises, makes recommendations and cooperates +with scientists, engineers and other operational personnel to devise plans for +sampling, testing and analysis that provides required information; explains +test results; calibrates and adjusts air and rain sampling equipment and +positions equipment at sample collection sites; collects and analyzes samples; +analyzes and evaluates sampling procedures and may recommend modifications; +modifies, assembles and may construct ambient air or rain water sampling equipment.
+ ++Appears in court to testify as an expert witness on individual findings of +chemical and physical tests.
+ ++Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• the +principles, methods, and techniques of analytical chemistry.
+ +• +mathematics and statistics as they relate to analytical chemistry.
+ +• safety +practices and procedures as they apply to analyses in the laboratory.
+ +• research methods +and techniques and the current literature in the field of analytical chemistry.
+ +• the rules +of evidence and the methods used in presenting evidence in court.
+ +• ethics requirements as applied to a chemistry laboratory and a professional +work environment
+ +• the principles, methods and practices +of analytical chemistry as related to +the assignment area, including +the use and care of lab equipment.
+ +• the principles and practices of +quality assurance as applied to the laboratory +setting
+ ++ +
• State and Federal regulations +pertaining to laboratory methods or technology.
+ +• the use and care of standard laboratory instruments, +equipment and materials
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• perform +complex chemical analyses and to use quality assurance techniques with these +methods.
+ +• learn the operation, application, and basic maintenance of +sophisticated chemical testing instruments and/or sampling equipment.
+ +• conduct research into chemical methods and techniques.
+ +• operate a computerized gas chromatograph/mass +spectrometer.
+ +• interpret the results of analytical tests in order to +propose possible solutions.
+ +• learn computer programming.
+ +• prepare technical forms, reports, and other +correspondence.
+ +• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
+ +• establish and maintain effective working +relationships with associates, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the +general public.
+ +• use +word processing and spreadsheet software, email, and Laboratory Information Management +System (LIMS) software
+ +• Perform +standard tests and make accurate chemical analyses,
+ +• Use +analytical instrumentation software
+ ++ +
+ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be +reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or +university in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, +chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, physical chemistry, +inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, or materials science.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or +university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in toxicology, +chemistry, or biochemistry.
+ ++ +
+ +
AND
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+Two years of analytical chemistry testing experience, one year of which shall +have been above the training level.
+ ++ +
NOTE: + This note does not apply to career advancement or +in-position promotion. A Master’s Degree in a field listed above may +be substituted for the one year of training level experience.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be +acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included completion of a +bachelor's degree program as specified above as an educational minimum.
+ ++ +
City of Philadelphia class which typically +meets the general experience:
+ +Analytical Chemist 1 (3H26)
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
+Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental +conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
+Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued +by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as an Analytical Chemist 2if required by work assignment.
+ ++ +
+Class Established: 2/82
+ +Spec. Revision: 7/87
+ +Latest Spec Revision:
+ +CSC- 9/18; Ad. Board – 10/18
+ +Latest Spec Revision: CSC – 10/24; Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +3H30
+ +PAY RANGE: N23
+ ++ +
ANALYTICAL +CHEMIST SUPERVISOR
+ ++ +
(Health)
+ +(Water)
+ +GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is +supervisory analytical chemistry work assigning and monitoring the work of +subordinate chemists and technicians engaged in conducting a wide variety of chemical +and physical analyses and research in the Air Management Laboratory or +Toxicology assignments in the Health Specialty or in the Bureau of Laboratory +Services assignment in the Water Specialty. Work includes planning sample +collection procedures, making test assignments, researching new or adapting +existing analytical methodology, analyzing and interpreting data, approving +analytical test results before release, developing and directing quality +control programs and preparing technical reports. Supervision of chemists and +technical laboratory personnel and acting as a resource to other departmental +administrators and provision of supporting services are significant aspects of +the work. The employees work with substances that are potentially hazardous.
+ +Work is +performed under the general direction of a laboratory administrator/manager or +Chief Toxicologist.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS (The following conditions +must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Positions must supervise subordinate chemists +and technicians engaged in conducting a wide variety of chemical and physical +analyses and research in one of the areas of assignment.
+ +2. Positions in the Air Management Laboratory +and Toxicology assignments must perform work in the Health Department.
+ +3. +Positions in the Bureau of Laboratory Services assignment must perform work in +the Water Department.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK +(ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
BOTH SPECIALTIES:
+ ++ +
Plans, assigns +and checks the work of chemists and technicians conducting a wide variety of +chemical tests, sample collection, preservation, and preparation procedures, +research projects and analyses; determines methods and procedures to be used; +selects and evaluates approaches to unforeseen or novel problems; determines +methods to be used in the operation of specialized instruments in testing; +participates in planning laboratory programs on the basis of specialized +knowledge of problems and methods and probable value of results; interprets the +meaning of test results; establishes and directs quality assurance methods to +validate analytical data.
+ +Trains +chemists and technical personnel in quality control procedures and newly +developed or revised analytical methodology and the operation of new testing +equipment.
+ +Prepares and +reviews written reports and monthly and annual summaries; may prepare +recommendations for annual operating budgets.
+ +Performs +related work as required.
+ +Performs the +above duties in one of the following areas of specialization:
+ ++ +
HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
AIR MANAGEMENT LABORATORY +ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Conducts +research to develop analytical and sample collection procedures to identify and +characterize unknown contaminants in various environmental media, such as toxic +metals in atmospheric dust, hydrocarbons in industrial products and wastes, and +sulfur in fuel; interprets the significance of data from the analysis of toxic +ambient air pollutants or industrial source emissions, and consolidates and +presents such information in staff meetings with administrators, engineers and +other individuals; advises and decides on the feasibility of conducting +effective sampling and analysis of toxics in air and industrial sources when +projects are being planned; adapts complex instruments, for use in testing +procedures; establishes and maintains calibration manuals and calibration +standard materials traceable to the National Institute of Standards and +Technology (NIST) or other federal reference methods; initiates and +participates in air quality data assurance activities, such as inter-laboratory +audits; meets and confers with EPA scientists, independent contractors and +industry representatives on sample collection, analytical procedures or the +outcome of analysis; critically reviews data obtained by the EPA and private +contractors performing sampling, analysis or audits for the EPA and +Philadelphia area industries; evaluates new air monitoring instruments and +laboratory analytical instruments for performance and acceptability; maintains +computer programs to manipulate analysis data or output results; prepares or +supervises the preparation of such programs and their results; reviews computer +generated data for accuracy prior to its release or use in other projects; +serves as consultant to other City departments and the public on hazardous +materials in the environment; may testify in court.
+ ++ +
TOXICOLOGY ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Reviews and +approves results before they are finalized; makes assignments for Toxicology +testing; serves as departmental coordinator to IT department to maintain result +database; carries out special projects and trains Toxicology personnel on +procedural changes; participates in conducting research to develop analytical +procedures for the analysis of drugs and other toxic substances used to aid the +Medical Examiner in determining cause of death; writes SOP methods for +technical and non-technical procedures; supervises and participates in studies +to adapt advanced analytical instrumentation for standardized use in the +Toxicology laboratory; participates in establishing and maintaining a quality +assurance program for the laboratory including proficiency testing from outside +agencies and internal quality control procedures; serves as contact for Medical +Examiners, investigators, vendors and sources outside the Toxicology department +to answer technical and non-technical questions; interacts with Toxicology +staff, city personnel and outside vendors to insure maintenance of necessary +supplies and equipment; may appear in court to testify as an expert witness to +present evidence brought out by laboratory tests and examinations.
+ + + ++ +
BUREAU OF LABORATORY +SERVICES ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Supervises subordinates +and ensures laboratory procedures meet operating procedures, and compliance with +federal, state regulations and departmental policies; trains personnel +including technicians.
+ +Assures all +laboratory data are reviewed against the proper method procedures and Quality +Control metrics (or qualified appropriately) prior to reporting and validating +results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or other +database(s).
+ +Assures the +laboratory maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and consumables to +conduct all daily operations and notifies supervisor and/or manager of any +potential issues with obtaining necessary supplies.
+ +Assures the +laboratory maintains all required documentation. In addition to analyst +training records and lab test data, this includes but is not limited to +chemical, reagent and standard inventory and preparation logs, instrument +inventory and maintenance records, and Certificates of Analysis.
+ +Drafts (or +reviews drafts submitted by subordinate staff) and finalizes Standard Operating +Procedures for review by the Quality Assurance Unit. Provides the Quality +Assurance Unit with training documentation for all new employees.
+ +Conducts +special research projects to improve the quality and applicability of methods +of monitoring influent and effluent water and waste water, identifying and +controlling chemical substances and establishing quality standards; adapts +complex instrumentation for use in monitoring and analytical procedures; +prepares feasibility reports on automation and instrumentation for use in +controlling and determining water and waste water quality;; establishes, +maintains and monitors performance at levels acceptable for certification by +regulatory agencies; participates in establishing and evaluating project goals; +uses computers to enter or retrieve data and to perform mathematical +computations; estimates personnel needs, and schedules and assigns work to meet +completion dates and regulatory holding times.
+ +Directs +applied research to develop analytical procedures to characterize performance +of construction and other products and materials used by the City in a variety +of applications; supervises and participates in research to adapt complex +instruments for standardized use in the laboratory; establishes and maintains +calibration standard materials traceable to the National Institute of Standards +and Technology or other certified reference methods; interprets complex +standards and specifications for materials, products and services; develops +specification and evaluates laboratory analytical instruments for performance +and acceptability; serves as consultant to other City departments and agencies +in material suitability, applicability and evaluation methods; researches new +procedures and methods to test substances when no standard analytical methods +exist; determines, by test results, if materials adhere to specifications; +discusses test results with vendors or City officials and schedules retests if +necessary; evaluates the hazard potential of materials for compliance with +regulatory agencies.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED +KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE +OF:
+ ++ +
• the +principles, methods and techniques of analytical chemistry• safety +practices and procedures as they apply to a laboratory
+ +• Federal +and state laws and regulations pertaining to area of assignment
+ +• ethics +requirements as applied to a chemistry laboratory and a professional work +environment
+ +• the +principles, methods and practices of analytical chemistry as related to the +assignment area, including the use and care of lab equipment
+ +• the +principles and practices of quality assurance as applied to the laboratory +setting
+ +• forensic +methodology and ethical procedures for the Toxicology Specialty
+ +• current +literature, research and trends in the area of specialization
+ +• research +methods and techniques, as applied to the area of specialization
+ +• laboratory +management, to include selection of equipment, assignment of personnel and +determination of work priorities
+ +• mathematics +and statistics as they apply to chemistry
+ +• the +operation and maintenance of complex instrumentation, as it relates to the area +of specialization
+ +• supervisory +methods and techniques
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• plan, +assign and supervise the work of laboratory staff engaged in chemical and +physical analysis of various chemicals and materials
+ +• coordinate +with scientific and technical personnel to achieve program objectives
+ +• perform more complex +analyses and assure their accuracy
+ +• apply biohazard +safety procedures for the Toxicology Specialty
+ +• simplify, +improve, adapt and standardize analytical procedures and methods necessary to +resolve problems
+ +• prepare +and interpret reports detailing the results of tests and analyses
+ +• express +ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ +• instruct +employees in new or improved analytical procedures
+ +• determine +the necessity for research projects and supervise employees who conduct them
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, +contractors, government and regulatory agencies and the general public
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for this +class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as +approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of a bachelor's degree +program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in +analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, +organic chemistry or materials science.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Completion +of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with a +minimum equivalent of 34 credit hours in toxicology, chemistry, or +biochemistry.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Three years of +analytical chemistry experience.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two years of +analytical chemistry experience performing complex and difficult chemical +analysis at the full performance level in one of the assignment areas: Air +Management Laboratory or Toxicology.
+ ++ +
WATER SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of +a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university, in +chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, +biochemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, +physics, or materials science.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Completion +of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in +physical sciences, physics, environmental sciences, or material sciences with a +minimum of 24 credit hours in chemistry.
+ ++ +
GENERAL +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two +years of analytical chemistry experience.
+ ++ +
+ +
AND +
+ +SPECIFIC +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two +years of analytical chemistry experience performing chemical analysis at the +full performance level in the Bureau of Laboratory Services assignment area.
+ +NOTE: In accordance with PA Department of Environmental +Protection Chapter 252.302 requirements, specific positions in the Water +Specialty in the Bureau of Laboratory Services must have completed the required +specific experience in a laboratory performing analyses in the fields of +accreditation.
+ ++ +
Any +equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable +by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the completion of a +bachelor's degree as an educational minimum and the specific experience.
+ ++ +
+ +
City of +Philadelphia class which typically meets the specific experience requirement:
+ ++ +
Analytical +Chemist 2 (3H25)
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL +REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to +physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions +required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, +AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession of +a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as an Analytical Chemist Supervisor, if required by work assignment.
+ ++ +
Class +Established: 2/82
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 6/05; Ad. Board - 6/05
+ +Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/18; Ad. Board – 10/18
+ +Spec Revision: CSC – 7/19 Ad. Board – 9/19
+ +Latest Spec Revision: CSC – 10/24; Ad. +Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +3H31
+ +PAY RANGE: EP21
+ ++ +
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST SPECIALIST
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is analytical chemistry work at the +advanced performance level. Employees in the Health Department identify and +quantify either organic compounds or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by +utilizing a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer. Employees in the Water +Department use advanced instrumentation or methods, perform research, +coordinate quality assurance requirements, and develop or review standard +operating procedures. The employees in this class prepare samples for +analysis, operate advanced instruments, and interpret test results to identify +the presence of trace organic compounds or metals in the samples. This class is +differentiated from lower-level technical classes by the initiation of projects +for new regulatory requirements, development of quality assurance procedures +and deliverables, such as scientific reports or implementation of a new lab +technology or method (including intra-lab training). Employee functions +as a technical expert, providing guidance to a project team members in specific +program areas.
+ +Contact +with other chemists to develop or review procedures to be followed in analyzing +trace chemicals is a significant aspect of the work.
+ ++The employees work with, under specified guidelines, unknown substances that +are potentially hazardous. Work is performed under the direction of an +analytical chemistry supervisor or equivalent position.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following +conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. The position must perform work +utilizing either a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer or advanced analytical chemistry +instrumentation to identify and quantify organic compounds to identify and +quantify trace metals at the advanced performance level.
+ +2. Positions in this class must +perform the work in the Water Department’s Bureau of Laboratory Services or the +Health Department.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
ALL +ASSIGNMENTS
+ ++
+ +Leads research to evaluate new or revised +laboratory methods for performing chemical analyses or to determine the +effectiveness of current analytical methods; develops analysis study plan; +evaluates results of study, writes and presents reports, runs meetings.
+ +Keeps current with changes in regulatory and +legislative accreditation or certification requirements; Conducts initial +analysis of new regulatory requirements or proposed service enhancements; +evaluates laboratory compliance with quality assurance procedures; may +participate in the evaluation of contractor laboratories.
+ +Gathers and analyzes data; selects +statistical methods to evaluate test results; develops, tests, and documents +sampling and analytical methodologies; consults with program personnel on +interpretation of test results; determines the need for related discipline +analyses and plans; coordinates and reviews such analyses.
+ ++ +
+ +
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AIR ASSIGNMENT
+ ++Utilizes a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer to quantify and/or identify +organic compounds in mixtures that have been desorbed or extracted and +concentrated from industrial air emissions and ambient air.
+ ++Tests air samples from industrial smokestacks to determine if installed +pollution control devices have reduced levels of organic pollutants; identifies +harmful and hazardous organic chemicals in air discharges; determines the +nature of odor causing organic compounds and the extent of pollution of air +resources.
+ ++Identifies and quantifies toxic organic compounds or metals that are listed +and/or required under the Federal Clean Air Act, Philadelphia Air Management +Code, and "Right to Know" legislation.
+ ++ +
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MEDICAL EXAMINER’S +ASSIGNMENT
+ ++Performs toxicological analysis of biological specimens from cadavers to +determine if any drugs are present in the specimen; primarily utilizes a +gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer or a liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer +to quantify and/or identify organic compounds in mixtures in blood, tissue, and +stomach contents; accesses computer systems to aid in identifying and +quantifying drugs and alcohol ; performs toxicological testing and performs +complex toxicological analysis of specimens to determine and quantify poisons +present; develops new methods for the analysis of new compounds; assists +with the determining of reliability of existing tests and methods; provides +quality assurance and analysis of all tests performed.
+ ++Trains and leads subordinate analytical chemists in testing and laboratory +procedures; reviews forensic literature related to analytical processes and +procedures to assist in determining the levels of drugs, alcohol and chemicals +are in tissue samples; obtains samples and gathers analytical data and +methodologies on various compounds; performs major and minor maintenance +on mass spectrometers, including maintenance of the inlet system (GC or LC); +troubleshoots instrumental issues and takes corrective actions when problems +are round.
+ ++ +
WATER DEPARTMENT LABORATORY ASSIGNMENT
+ +Prepares quality assurance project plans and +standard operating procedures for laboratory programs; independently conducts +or leads investigations such as problem-solving or corrective action +investigations within or outside of main subject area of analytical +responsibility to help troubleshoot analytical method operational difficulties; +trains personnel in the theory, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of +instrumentation for the appropriate specialty.
+ +Drafts standard operating procedures for new +or updated methods; may determine and make recommendations for resources +necessary to develop permanent analytical capabilities for new or revised +laboratory methods or technologies.
+ +Under the direction of a supervisor or +manager may assume administrative duties related to technical issues, quality +assurance, contracting, purchases or services; may technically review work on a +contract and make recommendations to a technical superior.
+ +Serves as a resource to and liaison within +the Department in area of specialization; interacts with the public for general +education purposes or to address issues of concern; arranges evaluation of +public responses to areas of departmental responsibility; serves on +interdisciplinary committees.
+ ++ +
+Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• the +principles and practices of quality assurance as applied to the laboratory +setting
+ +· +State and Federal regulations pertaining to laboratory +methods and technology for the Water Assignment
+ ++ +
• the principles, methods, and practices of analytical chemistry
+ +• • organic chemistry
+ +• principles, methods, and practices in the analysis of samples for +chemical compounds
+ +• mathematics and statistics as they relate to chemistry
+ +• the applications of data processing systems to chemical analyses
+ +• analytical chemistry techniques utilizing standard laboratory equipment +and materials
+ +• • the procedures for operating a gas +chromatograph/mass spectrometer or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometer
+ +• safety and ethic practices and procedures as they apply to chemical +analyses in the laboratory
+ +• statistical methods for data analysis and quality control
+ +• regulatory requirements pertaining to the laboratory or to the chemicals +of interest for detection and qualification
+ +• • mass spectrometric fragmentation patterns and their +interpretation
+ +• • the theory and operation of quadrupole and ion trap +mass spectrometers and associated data systems
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
• performing standard tests and making accurate +chemical analyses, using quality control techniques
+ +• performing more advanced maintenance and troubleshooting +of standard laboratory instruments and equipment
+ +• designing and conducting research and investigations related +to analytical laboratory work
+ +• leading project teams
+ +• the +use, care and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials
+ +• creating +methods for analytical use
+ +• using +instrumental software as necessary to operate instruments and generate reports
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
ABILITY TO:
+ +· +Coordinate program activities with technical personnel to achieve +quality objectives
+ ++ +
• apply quality assurance procedures pertinent to chemical analyses
+ +• conduct research on chemical methods and techniques
+ +• prepare reports on test results and analyses
+ +• determine the proper analytical test or procedures for use in conducting +chemical analysis
+ +• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ ++ +
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. +Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on +training and experience requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
+Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or +university with major course work in chemistry, environmental chemistry, +analytical chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, physical +chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, or materials +science.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+Two years of experience performing analytical chemistry.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Completion of a master's degree program +at an accredited college or university in a qualifying scientific field may be +substituted for the general experience.
+ ++ +
+ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+One year of experience performing analytical chemistry at the full performance +level.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
+Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be +acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the Specific +Experience and completion of a bachelor's degree program as specified above as +an educational minimum.
+ ++ +
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 the specified education, training and/or experience 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 qualification.
+ ++ +
+ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
+Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental +conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
Class Established 2/80
+ ++ +
Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 11/01
+ +Ad. Board - 1/02
+ +Spec Revision and change in pay rate:
+ +CSC – 1/22
+ +Ad. Board – 2/22
+ +Latest Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/24: Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +4E02
+ +PAY RANGE: 11
+ ++ +
+ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is dental assistant work performing +facilitating tasks for higher level dental auxiliary personnel and dentists +such as caring for, maintaining, and preparing dental materials and +instruments. Employees in this class maintain records of dental treatment, set +up dental appointments and assist dental auxiliary personnel and dentists who +give dental treatments in a district health center or satellite facility.
+ +Work is performed under the close +supervision of a higher level dental auxiliary or a professional dentist. Some +physical effort is involved in the performance of duties.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
• Positions +in this class must be located in one of the City's District Health Clinics.
+ +• Positions +in this class must assist a Dentist or other higher level auxiliary personnel.
+ +• Positions +in this class must work at multiple health centers and on varying shifts as +assigned based on health center needs.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
Arranges on dental tray basic materials and +instruments for dental treatments; hands materials and instruments to dentist +as they perform dental work; prepares dental materials such as cements and +fillings; cleans, sterilizes and maintains all instruments and equipment used +in the dental clinic; may visit patient's home with dentist to assist in dental +treatment.
+ +May schedule appointments, answer phone, +process billing information as required.
+ +Takes, develops, duplicates and mounts +dental X-ray films.
+ +Records patient's dental evaluation, +treatment plan, and treatment as indicated by dentist; prepares daily work +record of dentist; arranges appointments with patients, their parents or +through school nurses.
+ +Maintains an inventory of supplies; prepares +requisitions for needed supplies.
+ +Instructs children and adults in the health +center, at schools and in the community on proper dental care and oral hygiene.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• dental +nomenclature
+ +• the +types and uses of dental instruments and the preparation and use of dental +materials
+ +• non-professional +dental procedures and techniques such as the sterilization and care of +instruments, and taking and developing of X-rays
+ +• general +office procedures and standard clerical operations as they apply to a dental +clinic
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• carry +out proper procedures, practices and manners in assisting a dentist while +giving treatment
+ +• prepare +dental materials such as cements and fillings
+ +• maintain +required records and charts
+ +• understand +and follow oral and written instructions
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates and patients
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 10/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education equivalent to the completion of +the twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +CERTIFICATION:
+ ++ +
Possession of certification recognized by +the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform dental radiologic procedures after passing the Radiologic +Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered +by the Dental Assisting National Board
+ ++ +
AND
+ +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Six months of experience preparing dental +materials and instruments for dental treatment, which has included on-the-job +training in assisting with dental tasks.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Successful completion of a post high +school training program in dental assistant procedures and techniques may be +substituted for required experience on a month for month basis. Completion of +300 hours of chair-side experience as part of a training program may be +substituted for the full experience requirement.
+ ++ +
+ +
Any equivalent combination of education and +experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
+ ++ +
+ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession of certification by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’ +to perform dental radiologic +procedures after passing the Radiologic Health +and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental +Assisting National Board at the time of application.
+ ++ +
CSC – 6/08
+ +Ad. Board – 7/08
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/15
+ +Ad. Board - 10/15
+ +Abolition of +Class:
+ +CSC – 4/18
+ +Ad. Board – 5/19
+ +Reestablishment of +Class and change in pay rate:
+ +CSC – 10/23
+ +Ad. Board – 11/23
+ +Latest Spec. +Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/24
+ +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ +EM
+ +5E08
+ +PAY RANGE: N22
+ ++ +
(Crisis Line)
+ +(Victim Advocate)
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is supervisory behavioral health or +advocacy work directing and providing clinical and administrative guidance to subordinates +engaged in mental health or victim advocate work. Employees in the Crisis Line +specialty supervise staff engaged in intervention work on the Philadelphia +Crisis Line consulting, advising, and providing mental and behavioral health +crisis and suicide intervention in +a twenty-four hour, seven days a week crisis call center. An employee in this class supervises a staff providing evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, +information and referral, as well as follow-up services to individuals in +emotional distress who contact the Philadelphia Crisis Line Ensuring the compliance to the Mental +Health Procedures Act and other related laws and regulations for mental health +professionals and the general public is a significant aspect of the work. +Positions in this class are required to work any operational on-site or standby +shift as necessary, in accordance with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual +Disability Services’ needs. An employee in the Victim Advocate specialty supervises +staff engaged in interviewing, referring, and aiding crime victims for the +Philadelphia Police Department. Establishing and maintaining positive +relationships with subordinates, law enforcement, and social service providers +is an important aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of +an administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS (The following conditions must be met +in order for a position to be allocated to this class)
+ ++ +
1. +Positions +in this class must perform supervisory level behavioral health work directing, +on an assigned shift, the activities of subordinates engaged in mental health +work consulting, advising, and providing mental health and behavioral health +crisis and suicide intervention in a twenty-four hour, seven days a week crisis +call center for the Crisis Line Specialty.
+ +2. +Positions +in this class must perform supervisory level behavioral health work directing, +on an assigned shift, the activities of subordinates engaged in mental health +work consulting, advising, and providing mental health and behavioral health +crisis for crime victims.
+ +3. Positions +must be located in the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual +Disability Services for the Crisis Line Specialty.
+ +4. +Positions must be located in the Philadelphia Police Department for the Victim +Advocate Specialty.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
BOTH SPECIALTIES
+ ++ +
Supervises behavioral health crisis +intervention staff who provide crisis intervention, +suicide prevention, information and referral, brief and supportive counseling +to individuals who are in emotional distress and/or seeking information on +available behavioral health services. Performs related work as +required.
+ ++ +
CRISIS LINE SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Acts on behalf of the county administrator to monitor and +review subordinates' evaluations of clients for involuntary psychiatric +commitments (302’s); assesses and prioritizes psychiatric emergencies; resolves +disputes related to clinical or operational determinations to ensure minimal +risk to client and public safety; ensures subordinates' recommendations for +client treatment management, referral and placement services conform to +federal, state and city mandates, and departmental policies and procedures; ensures staff provide a safe milieu for collaboratively +exploring the caller’s presenting problem and employing evidence-informed tools +such suicide-risk screening, assessment, intervention, referral and follow-up +based on best practices; instructs subordinates in evaluation, referral, +placement and treatment strategies; investigates complaints concerning mental +health emergency advisory, procedural and technical services; consults with +subordinates on problem cases; provides technical direction; offers guidance, direction and support to ensure the public +and professionals meet established legal mandates, as well as policies and +procedures within Philadelphia’s behavioral health crisis system.
+ +Supervises staff providing crisis +intervention counseling and informational services; schedules coordinators to +provide twenty-four hour crisis hotline coverage; instructs crisis intervention +staff in counseling strategies; dispatches mobile emergency team, police and +fire rescue to the site of behavioral health emergency. +
+ +Develops +and improves operational manuals and data collection forms used by +subordinates; investigates and resolves complicated client and systems issues +related to crisis presentations; writes reports with recommendations for future +handling of similar cases; revises policies, manuals, procedures, training +materials and guidelines to reflect current standards in the field; prepares summary reports and +documentation for leadership around call metrics; collects and utilizes data to +improve program objectives. directs the maintenance of various +emergency services records and reports; prepares summary reports and +documentation for superiors; access client history from computer database of +users for various statistical purposes.
+ +Interfaces with medical and behavioral health +professionals performing similar functions with other jurisdictions to keep +abreast of new developments and innovative approaches to crisis intervention +and suicide prevention.
+ +Supervises staff engaged in ongoing +collaboration, planning and preparedness training with the Philadelphia Office +of Emergency Management, including possible response activities pertaining to +handling behavioral health issues precipitated by major disasters caused by +natural or terroristic events; participates in cross system collaborative meetings with Crisis +Response Centers and conducts site visits as necessary.
+ +Conducts seminars for groups on specific +behavioral health topics such as suicide-risk +screening, evidence informed crisis intervention, federal, state and +local mandates regarding voluntary and involuntary +commitments and general information regarding community resources and +supports.
+ +Trains police officers in the Crisis +Intervention Team Program and supervises staff participating in this program, +as required.
+ +Gathers statistics of unit operations and +makes interpretations of data to be used to enhance program objectives and +mandates.
+ ++ +
VICTIM ADVOCATE SPECIALTY
+ +Supervises and mentors staff engaged in behavioral +health crisis intervention eliciting information, +providing referral assistance, and providing supportive counseling to +individuals; +investigates and resolves complicated client and systems issues related to +victim’s advocacy and rights; provides +guidance to subordinates to ensure quality service; trains staff, oversees +workload distribution, and monitors performance.
+ +Conducts research to identify needs and +trends related to victim assistance; documents case files; prepares reports on +program trends and statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the +advocacy program, sets short and long-term goals, and suggests improvements; +promotes awareness of services through outreach and community partnerships.
+ ++ +
+ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +the +fundamental types of behavioral mental health diagnoses and associated symptoms
+ +· +the +functions and resources of public and private social, medical and mental health +agencies with emphasis on psychiatric emergency systems and other behavioral +and acute care mental health services
+ +· +the +theories, principles, and techniques of trauma informed care and of working +with people experiencing emotional distress
+ +· +for +the Crisis Line specialty, the laws governing treatment and commitment of persons +with mental health diagnoses
+ +· +the +basic policies and procedures governing psychiatric social services in clinics +and hospitals
+ +· +for +the Victim Advocate specialty only, federal, state, and local laws pertaining +to victim’s rights
+ +· +for +the Victim Advocate specialty only, knowledge of the criminal justice process, +court procedures, and law enforcement protocols
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
· +recognizing +symptoms of mental illness
+ +· +using +computer systems and software including Microsoft Office tools and applications
+ +· +using +electronic database systems to enter case documentation
+ +· +written +and oral communication
+ +· +assessing +and interpreting an individual's emotional distress in order to make decisions +about appropriate level of care
+ +· +collecting, +evaluating, analyzing and interpreting pertinent data and making appropriate +recommendations based upon such information
+ +· +determining +the need for commitment of individuals
+ +· +providing clinical, administrative and technical guidance +and direction to assigned staff
+ +· +incorporating and promoting sensitivity to personal +values and beliefs ranging from gender expression, age, ethnic, spiritual, +developmental, sexual and cultural diversity into clinical work
+ +· +effective listening and engagement skills, promoting +recovery and resiliency and self-determination with all callers
+ +· +providing +technical guidance and direction to a small group of workers and perform +regular call monitoring of staff to ensure compliance with established +standards
+ +· +determining +the need for commitment of individuals
+ +· +establishing +and maintaining effective working relationships with system stakeholders
+ +· +conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, as well +as effective communication and leadership skills
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
· +for +the Crisis Line specialty only, supervise and plan a twenty-four hour work +schedule for a staff of subordinates providing facilitating emergency +behavioral health services to medical and mental health professionals, other +City employees and the public
+ +· +analyze +and evaluate complex information from multiple sources and determine the +importance and limitations of each piece of information
+ +· +train staff and +other departments in evidence-informed crisis +intervention and suicide prevention best practices
+ +· +evaluate, +monitor and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards and +procedures
+ +· +create and maintain a customer service environment where +meeting the caller’s needs are a priority
+ +· +support staff in providing evidence-informed crisis +intervention and suicide prevention support to individual in emotional distress +in accordance with best practices
+ +· +ensure high level of service is provided within +standardized time constraints, meeting key performance metrics while at times +working in stressful situations
+ +· +investigate and +resolve complicated client and systems issues
+ +· +understand +and explain technical or other complex materials required for the job
+ +· +assist +in major project activities
+ +· +analyze and use +statistical data concerning the unit’s operations to monitor and track calls, develop performance metrics +and quality management processes
+ +· +multi-task +and function under pressure and in stressful situations
+ +· +present +ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion +of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major +course work in psychology, sociology, mental health counseling or social work.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two +years of experience providing providing direct +service to individuals with emotional or social problems in a mental health setting.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Completion of a bachelor’s degree and an +additional two years of experience as described above may substitute for the +master’s degree requirement.
+ ++ +
CRISIS LINE SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
VICTIM +ADVOCATE SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
SPECIFIC +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
One +year of advocacy and counseling work in a large Police Department or behavioral +health service providing crisis intervention support and referral assistance to +crime victims.
+ ++ +
Any +equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable +by the Office of Human Resources that has included the completion of a bachelor’s +degree as an educational minimum.
+ ++ +
CLASSES THAT TYPICALLY MEET THE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE +REQUIREMENT FOR THIS CLASS ARE:
+ ++ +
Mental Health Emergency Services Coordinator 2 (5E07) for +the Crisis Line Specialty
+ +Public Safety Social Work Counselor (5A47) for the Victim +Advocate Specialty
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
Class Established - 1/55
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 7/03
+ +Ad. Board - 1/04
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 3/10
+ +Ad. Board – 4/10
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 4/17
+ +Ad. Board – 5/17
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC-11/17
+ +Ad. Board - 12/17
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/21
+ +Ad. Board – 11/21
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/24
+ +Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
CP
+ +5F72
+ +PAY RANGE: EP20
+ ++ +
HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAM ANALYST
+ ++ +
(Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services)
+ +(HIV Diseases)
+ +(Public Health)
+ +(Public Safety)
+ +(Bilingual)
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION:
+ ++ +
This is program analysis work at the full +performance level with responsibility for planning, developing, monitoring, and +evaluating programs administered by contracted agencies who provide public +health services. Positions in the Behavioral Health & Intellectual +Disability Services Specialty perform work in one of the following assignment +areas: drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, intellectual disability +services, or quality management and assurance. Positions in the HIV Diseases +Specialty perform work in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune +deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) public health programs. Positions in the Public +health Specialty perform program planning, developing and monitoring work in +the following areas: chronic disease prevention, maternal and infant health, nutrition +and physical activity, tobacco control and youth wellness. Positions in the +Police Department specialty are responsible +for coordination and implementation of the Police Department’s wellness programs +to advance their departmental strategy and improve outcomes. Collaboration +with department officials, central agency representatives for labor, an established +resource agency network, and wellness and union officials are significant to +the work.
+ +An employee in this class examines and +reviews program proposals, reviews agency budget proposals, evaluates +programmatic and operational activities for provider agencies, trains agency +personnel to conform to new policies and procedures, and develops methodologies +for collection of relevant information. Contact with officials of public and +private agencies to gain insight and render assistance in improving existing +services or developing new services is important to the work. Employees in +this class report to an administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Positions in the +class must be responsible for planning, developing, monitoring, and evaluating +health programs administered by contracted agencies.
+ +2. Positions must be +located in the Department of Public Health or the Department of Behavioral +Health and Intellectual Disability Services or in the Police Department or in +the Prisons Department.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
+ +
Evaluates the quality of effectiveness of +services and operations of assigned agencies; plans and conducts site visits to +program facilities; develops standards for evaluation; discusses programs and +operations with agency officials and directors; investigates aspects of agency +operations such as fiscal administration, contract management, client records, +contract compliance and personnel and program management; prepares site visit +evaluation and monitoring reports; develops recommendations for programmatic +and operational modifications.
+ +Advises contracted agencies on existing +related public health regulations, funding sources, treatment options, and +sources of administrative support; ensures appropriate linkages between +providers and other public health agencies; provides guidance to agencies in +correcting deficiencies in complying with existing regulations; trains agency +staff to insure that services provided meet standards and regulations.
+ +Reviews agency budget proposals and proposed +budget amendments; prepares and forwards planning allocations to assigned +agencies; performs detailed budget review; evaluates program designs including +number of clients to be served and types and units of service to be delivered; +compares proposed budget year costs with those of prior year; prepares written +recommendations approving or disapproving budget and items.
+ +Develops new programs in conjunction with +agency staff based on needs analysis; reviews new and continuing program +proposals submitted by organizations seeking funding for health service +programs; recommends modifications in accordance with local, state, and/or +federal requirements; prepares recommendations to grantor agencies.
+ +Researches and explores various policy issues +relating to the area of specialization; reviews pending legislation and +regulations and technical research studies; prepares position papers on public +health issues; examines agency operations in relation to state allocation +criteria.
+ +Works with departmental staff and agency +officials in contract development; prepares work statements delineating the +number of clients to be served and the nature of services to be delivered; +coordinates review and approval of contract documents by higher level manager; +reviews pending legislation and regulations and technical research studies; +prepares position papers on public health issues; examines agency operations in +relation to state allocation criteria.
+ +Attends and conducts meetings with agency and +departmental officials to discuss problems and policy issues; meets with +members of community groups interested in participating in or influencing the +service programs provided.
+ +Prepares and submits periodic reports on +program activities and achievements and on progress toward overall goals; +develops and prepares annual, comprehensive and special program plans; prepares +or participates in the preparation of various reports to federal and state +funding agencies.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to support behavioral, +developmental or intellectual disability services programs; may perform +planning, evaluation, and research duties in relation to intellectual +disability services programs.
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to support programs +for the prevention and treatment of drug and/or alcohol addiction, including +education, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation carried out in schools, +out‑patient day care centers, counseling sessions, and residential care +centers; may perform planning, evaluation and research duties in relation to +the drug and alcohol abuse program.
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to support adult +and/or children’s mental health programs; may perform planning, evaluation, and +research duties in relation to adult and/or children’s mental health programs.
+ ++ +
Quality +Management and Assurance Assignment
+ ++ +
Performs +the above duties for quality management activities and processes; establishes, +implements, monitors, promotes, facilitates and manages a continuous quality +improvement program.
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to support Human Immunodeficiency +Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and HIV/AIDS‑related +programs; may perform planning, evaluation and research duties in relation to +AIDS programs.
+ ++ +
PUBLIC +HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to support maternal +and infant health program; may perform planning, evaluation, and research +duties in relation to maternal and infant health programs.
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
Performs the above duties to +support chronic disease prevention programs in the Health Department.
+ ++ +
Nutrition and Physical +Activity Assignment
+ ++ +
Performs the above duties +related to promoting greater opportunities for and awareness of good nutrition +and physical activity in school, afterschool, community, home and institutional +environments.
+ ++ +
Tobacco Control Assignment
+ ++ +
Performs the above duties related to smoking or other +substance abuse prevention, smoking cessation, and prevention of secondhand +smoke exposure in the community, healthcare, workplace, home and educational +environments.
+ ++ +
Youth Wellness Assignment
+ ++ +
Performs the above duties related to engaging youth in +school, afterschool, and community environments to promote smoking prevention, +healthy eating, and active living.
+ +PUBLIC +SAFETY SPECIALTY
+ +Coordinates, +implements, and evaluates a public safety department wellness programs, +arranges for crisis intervention training, and provides referral assistance +to employees; develops and delivers educational and training programs to +advance and promote behavioral health and wellness across the department; +collaborates with professional peers, partner agencies and community members.
+ +Implements health education programs for +individuals or groups of employees and their families; monitors health and +wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles and meet the needs of a +diverse population of employees; conducts needs assessments to determine +program goals and objectives; uses evaluation tools to assess program +effectiveness.
+ +Coordinates +development of public safety wellness website and applications to provide a +centralized electronic catalog of resources and programs.
+ +Reinforces +employee assistance and early intervention strategies and external resources +through use of in-person and virtual services.
+ +Responds +to critical incidents as needed; prepares incident debriefs.
+ +Maintains +confidential data and records regarding wellness program and resource use/effectiveness.
+ ++ +
BILINGUAL +SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Performs the duties shown above with members +of the English language speaking and designated non-English language speaking +populations.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ +ALL SPECIALTIES:
+ ++ +
• the +principles, practices, methods, literature, and new developments for programs +in the area of specialization
+ +• the +laws, regulations, and guidelines in the area of specialization
+ +• the +principles and practices of administration as they apply to the promotion and +coordination of programs and services in the area of specialization
+ +• the +methods of determining community and client needs and resources in the area of +specialization
+ +• practices +and procedures used in the examination of fiscal documents and records
+ +• proposal +and application procedures.
+ +• principles, +practices, and procedures used in preparing annual program budgets
+ +• current +research methodology in the areas of program planning, evaluation, and +monitoring
+ ++ +
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALTY:
+ +· +employer sponsored +health plans
+ +· +mental health +benefits of employer sponsored plans
+ +· +current mental and +behavioral health trends and related wellness initiatives
+ +· +principles of and best +practices in wellness
+ ++ +
+ +
SKILL IN:
+ +PUBLIC +SAEFTY SPECIALTY:
+ +· +providing health +services or trainings to diverse populations
+ +· +crisis intervention +programming and training for law enforcement
+ ++ +
+ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• gather +information on service programs and operations and to analyze and evaluate +service data for compliance with contract terms
+ +• interpret +local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances and to resolve +agency problems
+ +• learn +the facilities, media, methods, and techniques of disseminating educational +information to the public
+ +• prepare +detailed written reports of findings, conclusions, and recommendations and to +express ideas effectively both orally and in writing
+ +• conduct +site visits to program facilities
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials and staff, +associates, funding agency representatives, and community groups
+ ++ +
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALTY:
+ +· +identify resources +and programming to serve a diverse employee population based on analysis
+ +· +work independently +and take initiative to improve existing holistic wellness programs
+ +· +demonstrate high +levels of confidentiality and discretion in health and wellness matters
+ ++ +
+ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 1/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
+ +
Completion of a master's degree program at an +accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences, +education, human development, human services, counseling, psychology, nursing +administration, public health, or public administration.
+ ++ +
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES +SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Completion of a master's degree program at an +accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences, +education, human development, human services, nursing administration, public +health, business administration or public administration.
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+ +
Two years of administrative or technical +experience in a public health or social science‑related program which has +involved program planning, evaluation or monitoring, in an HIV service delivery +program.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Six months of clinical experience delivering +client/patient services in an HIV service delivery program in a paid or +volunteer capacity may substitute for six months of the above-mentioned +specific experience for the HIV Diseases specialty only.
+ ++ +
PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Two +years of administrative or technical experience in a citywide public health program with responsibility for planning, +implementation, evaluation or monitoring of services in the areas of Tobacco +Control Nutrition and Physical +Activity or Youth Wellness.
+ ++ +
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES +SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Two years of administrative, technical, or +social work experience in public or private behavioral health or intellectual or +developmental disability services programs with responsibility for planning, +developing, implementing or monitoring of services.
+ ++ +
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Two +years of experience in one or a combination of the following:
+ +• +providing therapy +interventions or other health services
+ +• +promoting health and +wellness among diverse populations
+ +• +implementing +evidence-based and trauma-informed responsive practices for adults
+ +• +managing programs +like crisis intervention or other police de-escalation programs
+ ++ +
+ +
NOTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALTY ONLY:
+ +Completion of +an industry recognized certifications in Fitness, Nutrition, Health Coaching, +Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Trauma Counseling, and/or Eye Movement +Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) may substitute for one year of the required +experience.
+ ++ +
+ +
NOTE FOR ALL SPECIALTIES: Completion of a +bachelor’s degree in a degree field listed above and two additional years of +specific experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
+ ++ +
+ +
Or any equivalent combination of education +and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources +which has included the completion of a bachelor's degree as an educational +minimum and the specific experience described above.
+ ++ +
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 the required degree, +specific experience and/or registration to fill specific positions in this +class. Certification to fill such positions will be made from the two +highest-ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the +specified degrees and/or experience.
+ ++ +
Sufficient training and/or experience to be +able to converse effectively in English and the designated non-English +language.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
Class Established 2/85
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC ‑ 6/11
+ +Ad. Board ‑ 7/11
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 4/15; Ad. Board – 4/15
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC – 2/19; Ad. Board – 3/19
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 6/22; Ad. Board – 7/22
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 1/23; Ad. Board – 2/23
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 12/23; Ad. Board – 1/24
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/24; Ad. Board – 11/24
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
+ +
JH
+ +6F02
+ +PAY +RANGE: 8
+ ++ +
(Bilingual)
+ +(General)
+ +(Streets)
+ +(L&I)
+ ++ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is field investigational and +inspectional work gathering facts by inquiry, observation or examination to +determine conformance to the provisions of statutes, ordinances, codes, +regulations or standards or to identify existing or potential health and safety +hazards. Employees in this class perform a series of inspections, +observations, examinations, inquiries, and interviews to determine the +existence of violations and are responsible for making assigned inspections, +explaining non-compliance and corrective and preventive measures, issuing +violation notices and re-inspecting to gain compliance. Employees in the +Streets specialty Sanitation Enforcement assignment perform investigational and +inspectional work involving litter, debris, and illegal dumping. Employees in +the Streets specialty Public Safety Traffic assignment regulate the safe movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle +traffic during peak traffic times and perform investigational work involving +unpermitted right of way closures. Employees in the health assignment perform +investigational and inspectional work involving pesticides, rodents, vacant lot +cleanups, and abandoned automobiles and appliances. Employees in the Licenses +and Inspections specialty perform investigational work involving construction, +permit and license enforcement. Contact with the public to gather information +through questioning, explain violations and requirements for correcting +problems identified, increase the awareness of the causes and prevention of +violations and health safety hazards, and provide information relevant to +assigned program is a significant aspect of the work. Work involves some +disagreeable aspects and is performed under the close supervision of an +administrative or inspectional supervisor.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Employees in this +class perform field investigations and inspections work to ensure conformance +to pertinent statutes, codes, ordinances, and regulations or to identify health +hazards.
+ +2. Employees in this +class serve notice to violators, recommend actions to remediate violations or +prevent health and safety hazards, and perform re-inspections as necessary to +ensure conformance.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
+ +
Receives complaints or assignments, proceeds +to work site; informs complainant owner, occupant or responsible individual of +purpose or intent of inspection; elicits information by observation, +examination or questioning; observes conditions and/or conducts tests; explain +to resident’s violations found and makes recommendations for correction.
+ +Completes inspection/investigation report +describing conditions and violations found; cites violation of statutes, +ordinances, codes, regulations, or standards; issues and serves violation +notice; makes recommendations for specific actions in order to correct +violations; may make follow-up inspections to ensure corrective action is +taken.
+ +Participates in community meetings, health +fairs, and school presentations; responds to requests for information; +distributes literature relevant to work assignment.
+ +May collect and enter demographic and +statistical data into data base.
+ +Performs the above duties in such +inspections and/or investigations as:
+ +· +Inspection +and testing of metering, weighing and linear measuring devices to determine +accuracy of the devices; approving and sealing accurate devices and rejecting +or condemning from use inaccurate devices.
+ +· +Selecting +sample lot of commodities offered for public sale by weight or volume and +weighs or volumetrically tests the commodity to determine whether product label +correctly states content; computes price and compares computed price with +labeled price.
+ +· +Possession +of proper licenses in business establishments and required conditions for such +licenses.
+ +· +Research +and review of tax and water/sewer files; investigation of delinquent +water/sewer customers and taxpayers.
+ +· +Location +of City employees using sick leave.
+ +· +Investigation +of rat complaints and reported cases of rat bites; inspection of excavation +sites and structures designated for demolition, and/or sewerage and drainage +systems, for the presence of rat infestation and harborages.
+ +· +Investigation +of cases of lead poisoning or potential lead poisoning of children; inspection +of homes for lead-based paint on walls, doors and window frames using a lead +content analyzing instrument; inspection of homes being rehabilitated under federal +grants for the presence of lead based paint.
+ +· +Inspection +of residential properties and surrounding areas for potential health hazards +and accidents.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
GENERAL SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Health Assignment
+ ++ +
Investigates an assigned target area to +gather and evaluate data to safely apply pesticides, identify the need for +rodent proofing, cleanup of vacant lots, removal of abandoned automobiles and +appliances, and other health interventions.
+ ++ +
LICENSES & INSPECTION SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
Investigates assigned work sites for +contractor compliance; advises contractors on license requirements and proper +activities; ensures sites are free from hazards and other unsafe conditions; prepares +daily reports regarding status and any actions taken; issues violations +according to the Philadelphia Code.
+ ++ +
STREETS SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
SANITATION ENFORCEMENT ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Investigates an assigned geographical area on foot or +bicycle to gather facts pertaining to sanitation codes in the Neighborhood +Beautification assignment; sight checks trash and recyclables of homeowners and +businesses for proper method of disposal; advises homeowners and businesses of +improperly placed waste and recyclables, and unclean sidewalks; may be required +to rummage through materials to locate names and address of violators; +researches past history of violations.
+ ++ +
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT
+ ++ +
Directs traffic during peak periods at +highly trafficked sites, collision scenes, and special events; patrols and +responds to traffic related calls for service; communicates with the Police +Department or other departments about any on-site situations, such as illegal +or unpermitted activity.
+ ++Investigates potential unpermitted right-of-way closures or encroachments and +issues code violations, as appropriate; may place and remove traffic control +devices such as barricades, flares, cones, and signs.
+ ++Answers inquiries, provides direction, and explains laws and ordinances to the +public; enforces traffic and parking regulations to ensure safety and flow of +traffic.
+ ++ +
+ +
Performs the duties above with English language +speaking and designated non-English speaking populations.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
GENERAL SPECIALTY
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
• interviewing +methods and techniques
+ +· +inspection +and observation techniques related to health enforcement for the Health +assignment only
+ ++ +
LICENSES AND INSPECTION SPECIALTY:
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +OSHA +standards of safe working conditions
+ +· +Inspection +and observation techniques related to license enforcement for positions in the +L&I assignment only
+ ++ +
STREETS SPECIALTY:
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +inspection +and observation techniques related to sanitation enforcement for positions in +the Sanitation Enforcement assignment only
+ +· +use +and care of tools related to sanitation enforcement work for positions in the +Sanitation Enforcement assignment only
+ +· +speed +limits and traffic control signs for positions in the Public Safety Traffic +assignment only
+ +· +safety +and security principles and practices
+ +· +the +English language and spelling
+ ++ +
ALL SPECIALTIES:
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
• learn +inspectional methods and techniques
+ +• learn +the provisions of statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, or standards as +they apply to the inspection/investigation process
+ +• make +accurate arithmetic computations
+ +• maintain +records and prepare reports
+ +• establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
+ +• conduct +routine inspections and investigations
+ +• enforce +compliance with the provisions of statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations or standards +as they apply to the inspection/investigation process
+ +• learn +to enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal and personal computer
+ +• present +ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
+ +• understand +and speak fluently and clearly in the specified non-English language and the +English language for the Bilingual specialty
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 10/24.)
+ ++ +
ALL SPECIALTIES:
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education equivalent to completion of the +twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
GENERAL SPECIALTY:
+ ++ +
One year of clerical or field experience, +which has involved giving information to and eliciting information from the +public.
+ ++ +
STREETS SPECIALTY:
+ ++ +
Successful +completion of a formal high school or workforce development internship program +administered by the City of Philadelphia Streets Department.
+ ++ +
L&I SPECIALTY:
+ ++ +
One year of building trades experience.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Successful completion of a School District of Philadelphia Career & Technical Education (CTE) +high school program in one of the Construction & Manufacturing categories +can be substituted for the required building trades experience.
+ ++ +
NOTE: Selective Factor Certification will be used +to certify candidates who have successfully completed a formal high school or +workforce development internship program in Sanitation or Public Safety Traffic +administered by the City of Philadelphia Streets Department.
+ ++ +
+ +
Sufficient training and/or experience to be +able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in English and the designated +non-English language.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession of a valid proper class motor +vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior +to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Field Investigator, if +required by work assignment.
+ +Possession of a current certificate as +either a Certified Public Applicator or a Registered Pesticide Applicator from +the Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within the +time limits specified by the Department and during tenure of employment, if +required by work assignment.
+ +Possession of a current certificate as a +Certified Lead Inspector by the State of Pennsylvania or EPA equivalent within +time limits specified by the Department and during tenure of employment, if +required by work assignment.
+ +Possession of a +valid certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to apply +pesticides under the Department of Public Health’s Pesticide Application +Business License within six months of employment and during tenure of +employment for positions in the Health Assignment of the General Specialty +only.
+ ++ +
+ +
Class +Established 1/53
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC - 5/97
+ +Ad. +Board - 6/97
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 11/15
+ +Ad. Board – 12/15
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/17
+ +Ad. Board – 10/17
+ +Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 10/19
+ +Ad. Board – 11/19
+ +Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 3/22
+ +Ad. Board – 4/22
+ +Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 4/24
+ +Ad. Board – 5/24
+ +Latest Spec Revision:
+ +CSC – 9/24
+ +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ ++ +
EM
+ +LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS CODE +ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR
+ ++ +
GENERAL +DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This +is administrative and technical supervisory work planning, organizing and +directing inspection operations of existing properties in one of the City’s Code +Enforcement districts. Employees in this class supervise technical and +clerical staff responsible for inspecting existing properties, which may +include homes, business establishments, day care facilities, food and news +carts, industrial establishments, residential and commercial high-rise +buildings, mixed use properties and buildings with commercial uses. Employees +are responsible for supervising the activities of a division district and directing +the enforcement of property maintenance, zoning, and +fire prevention codes, as well as ordinances and regulations governing +commercial and business activity. Communicating with property owners, building managers, tenants, landlords, +business owners, community groups, and the general public are +significant aspects of the work. Employees may respond, after normal working hours, with emergency departmental +personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of an +administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met +for a position
+ +to be allocated to +this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Positions in this class must +supervise compliance, inspection and code enforcement activities for one of the +geographical Code Enforcement division districts.
+ +2. Positions must perform the work +in the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
Directs the activities for compliance, +inspection and code enforcement for a division district within the City’s +licensing and inspection agency; develops targeted inspection programs that +concentrate on specific hazards; plans, assigns, reviews and coordinates the +work of administrative and technical staff engaged in inspecting existing +properties to ensure conformance with property maintenance, zoning and fire +prevention codes as well as ordinances and regulations governing commercial and +business activity; plans, develops and establishes practices and procedures for +inspectional code functions assigned; explains complex inspection procedures, +departmental policy and applicable inspection codes and related ordinances +appropriate for property condition; explains nature and extent of code +requirements and violations; +makes cease of operations and lift of cease operations decisions; coordinates the implementation +of current and proposed inspectional codes.
+ +Supervises the technical activities of +code enforcement inspectional staff; reviews activity and inspection reports +for types of violation, timeliness and probity of actions and problems; reviews +daily mileage reports for accuracy; spot checks work performed; resolves the +most complex technical problems; approves compliance extensions or other +cessation of operations; discusses +and reviews status of operations, productivity, and problems encountered; +reviews inspectors' reports on structures with excessive violations; reviews +and recommends appropriate corrective action.
+ +Meets and discusses activities and +problems with property owners, building managers, community groups, the public, +homeowners and business owners to answer questions and complaints concerning +properties; explains legal and other resources available; recommends revision +of record-keeping and reporting procedures; confers with appropriate parties for interpretation of code +regulations and requirements; represents and testifies for the department at +board and court hearings; lectures groups on code requirements and +interpretations; keys +pertinent inspection data into electronic data base; utilizes an electronic +database and related software to prepare reports and review work activities of +subordinate staff.
+ +Consults on the development and +implementation of training programs and procedures for inspectional staff; +instructs clerical staff in the preparation of correspondence and the +maintenance of manual and computerized databases of unit clients and projects; standardizes the inspection and +enforcement process through training and instruction of staff; trains new +inspectors.
+ +May respond, after normal working hours, +with emergency departmental personnel and other governmental officials; +coordinates unit activities with departmental units and outside departments and +agencies.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES +
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +state and +local regulations governing code enforcement of buildings imposed on the +municipality by the International Code Council and Pennsylvania Department of +Labor and Industry
+ +· +codes, laws, +ordinances, regulations and departmental policies pertaining to property +maintenance, zoning, fire prevention and commercial and business activity for +the City of Philadelphia
+ +· +inspectional methods +and code compliance techniques
+ +· +codes, +ordinances and regulations as they apply to commercial and industrial +establishments and single and multi-family dwellings
+ +· +the codes, +ordinances and regulations governing zoning requirements for land use
+ +· +the legal +requirements governing encroachments on and projections over public footways
+ +· +the procedures and +practices of operational and administrative support units integrated within the +City’s comprehensive code enforcement program
+ +· +supervisory methods +and techniques
+ +· +administrative +practices, procedures and techniques
+ +· +use of personal +computers and software applications commonly used in offices
+ +· +fire and property +maintenance provisions of federal codes as promulgated by the National Fire +Protection Association, the International Code Council, and the Occupational +Health and Safety Administration
+ +· +functions of +departmental, inter-departmental, and other governmental agencies related to +enforcing the property maintenance and fire prevention codes and related +ordinances
+ +· +necessary safety +procedures when responding to incidents involving hazardous materials or +emergencies
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
· +dealing with +the public affected by city codes, regulations, and ordinances of existing +buildings
+ +· +the +operation of a personal computer for information retrieval and report writing
+ +· +interactive data +retrieval procedures
+ +· +conducting +visual inspections using photography
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
· +plan, assign +and supervise technical inspectional and clerical employees contributing to the +enforcement of property rules and regulations
+ +· +enforce +codes, ordinances and regulations firmly and impartially
+ +· +establish +and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building +managers, government officials, associates and the general public
+ +· +maintain +records and prepare statistical and narrative reports
+ +· +express ideas +effectively both orally and in writing
+ +· +respond to emerging +unsafe conditions at properties
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by candidates for +this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as +approved on 9/22.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Completion of an associate’s degree from +an accredited college or university in a building trade, construction +technology, fire science or closely related field.
+ ++ + + +
+ +
CERTIFICATIONS:
+ +Possession of current, valid certification in +all of the following:
+ ++ +
· +Hazardous +Materials Awareness, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association +(NFPA)
+ +· +Property +Maintenance/Housing Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC)
+ +· +OSHA 30, as +issued by an OSHA authorized training provider
+ +· +Fire +Inspector 1 by the International Code Council (ICC)
+ +· +Fire +Inspector 2 by the International Code Council (ICC)
+ ++ +
AND
+ +
+EXPERIENCE:
+ +
Three years of experience as a L&I +Code Enforcement Inspector in +one of the City’s major division or vending districts.
+ ++ + + +
+ +
NOTE:
+ +Additional experience in the class listed above can be +substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Any equivalent combination of education +and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which +has included the completion of twelfth school grade as an educational minimum +and the specific experience.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties +and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this +class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR +CERTIFICATES +
+ ++ +
1. Possession of a valid proper +class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of +Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in this class +is required by work assignment
+ +2. Certification at the time of +application, appointment and during tenure of employment, in the following:
+ +o Hazardous Materials Awareness, +as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
+ +o Property Maintenance/Housing +Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC)
+ +o OSHA 30, as issued by an OSHA +authorized training provider
+ +o Fire Inspector 1 by the International +Code Council (ICC)
+ +o Fire Inspector 2 by the +International Code Council (ICC)
+ +o Successful completion of five
+(5) course hours in Technical Fire Prevention administered by the National Fire
+Academy, U.S. Fire Administration
+
+
+ +
Class Established:
+CSC – 07/19
Ad Board – 09/19
+ +Latest Spec. Revision:
+ +CSC – 7/22
+ +Ad. Board – 9/22
+ +Change in pay rate:
+ +CSC – 9/24
+ +Ad. Board – 10/24
+ ++ +
+ +
JH
+ ++ +
+ +
7A27
+ +PAY +RANGE: N25
+ ++ +
+ +
GENERAL DEFINITION
+ ++ +
This is administrative work directing waste collection activities or a variety of sanitation programs +for a municipal sanitation waste collection program. Two positions are +responsible for waste collection activities of at least four geographic +districts within a sanitation area. Two positions are responsible for directing +special sanitation collections, citywide cleaning and sanitation enforcement +activities, and a solid waste transfer station. One position performs citywide +quality control and quality assurance functions to ensure sanitation +operations, regulations, and budgets are met for the department. Employees in +this class direct, through subordinate waste collection supervisors, refuse and +recycling collections and municipal cleaning activities such as, cleaning lots +and underpasses and performing tire removal. Work includes conferring with +subordinate supervisors, special sanitation programs administrators, other +departmental administrators and the vehicle maintenance central agency to +resolve operational, labor relations and maintenance problems. Prioritizing +maintenance and operational needs, ensuring that program standards and goals +are being met and developing and controlling the assigned sanitation area +program budget are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under +the direction of an administrative superior.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
• Only five +positions will be allocated to the class of Sanitation Collections Assistant +Administrator. Two positions must supervise an assigned sanitation area +consisting of at least four (4) geographic waste collection districts, two +positions must supervise special sanitation collections, citywide cleaning and +sanitation enforcement activities, clean block and urban beautification +programs and a solid waste transfer station, one position performs citywide +quality control and quality assurance functions to ensure sanitation operations, +regulations, and budgets are met for the department.
+ +• Supervision +of assigned areas will be carried out through waste collection district +supervisors, plant superintendents, sanitation enforcement supervisors and the +clean block administrator in the Sanitation Division of the Streets Department. +
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE +ONLY)
+ ++ +
District Assignments
+ ++ +
Directs, through subordinate waste collection +district supervisors, refuse and recycling collections and cleaning activities +in an assigned geographic district of the City; resolves operational +difficulties such as the preparation of routes, balancing collections and best +utilization of equipment and personnel; coordinates the activities of the +several waste collection districts within their assigned sanitation area to +maintain a balance of personnel and equipment to accommodate changing workload +demands; develops operating budgets for assigned area with the assistance of +the divisional program coordinator; conducts or directs the study of various +phases of the waste collection program to ascertain the most efficient methods +of operation; observes the field testing of new equipment; makes +recommendations for the purchase or rejection of new or improved collection +equipment.
+ ++ +
Citywide Operations Assignments
+ ++ +
Directs, through subordinate supervisors and +plant superintendents, continuous citywide cleaning and sanitation enforcement +activities, citywide yard waste pick-up activities, clean block and urban +beautification programs, hazardous waste collections and a solid waste transfer +station.
+ +Receives, reviews and acts upon citizen +complaints regarding collection and cleaning activities; visits sites of +reported violations to make personal observations; assigns district supervisors +responsibility for investigation and resolution.
+ +Directs appropriate personnel to carry out +waste collection and cleaning activities for special events such as parades, public +and community events, seasonal and holiday events; confers with officials of +other city departments to coordinate work activities prior to following special +events; directs appropriate personnel to carry out waste collections for +condominiums and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
+ +Directs, through subordinate supervisors, +personnel assigned to the Sanitation Division’s injured on duty program; +monitors citywide sanitation equipment and vehicles for maintenance and +replacement.
+ ++ +
Citywide Quality Assurance and Control Assignment
+ ++ +
Directs, through subordinate supervisors, quality +control measures for the sanitation division; directs staff to gather +information to monitor truck and tonnage usage in each geographic district; +analyzes overtime for each geographic district and ties to operational +performance; directs audits of trucks to determine conformance to department +rules and regulations.
+ +Directs, through subordinate supervisors, quality +assurance processes; makes recommendations for and directs sanitation operational +performance improvement projects to achieve departmental goals and objectives; evaluates +operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and +performance; recommends and implements both short-term and long-term goals and +action plans regarding waste collection activities and sanitation programs to +meet departmental goals.
+ ++ +
All Assignments
+ ++ +
Tours sanitation areas to determine if field +forces are performing collection and municipal cleaning functions in accordance +with prescribed procedures and schedules; ensures that productivity standards +are adhered to; develops and recommends changes in work methods and procedures +in order to improve operations.
+ +Makes suggestions in the bidding and contract +process; reviews and assists in controlling the assigned sanitation area +program budget; does pre-delivery inspections of and suggests changes on +contracted equipment.
+ +Confers with subordinate supervisors to +re-deploy the work force and equipment among the various areas and districts to +alleviate shortages; meets with subordinate supervisors and staff to resolve +labor difficulties; maintains good public relations.
+ +Directs personnel and vehicles engaged in +municipal cleaning emergencies caused by automobile and environmental problems.
+ +Performs related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ ++ +
· +methods, +techniques, tools, machines and equipment used in waste collection and street +cleaning operations
+ +· +principles +governing the establishment of rules and regulations involved in sanitation +operations
+ +· +management +principles, administrative procedures and record systems used in controlling a +sanitation operations program
+ +· +principles +and practices of methods and procedures analysis, work implementing and forms +and records control
+ +· +principles +and techniques of resource planning including budget and equipment allocation
+ +· +supervisory +methods and techniques
+ +· +media +appropriate for the dissemination of various kinds of informational, +educational and publicity materials
+ +· +public +health aspects of solid waste sanitation
+ +the principles and +practices of administrative and operational analysis
+ +common computer +software, such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
+ ++ +
SKILL IN:
+ ++ +
· +evaluating +sanitation operational performance
+ +· +implementing +changes to provide for more effective and efficient sanitation operations
+ +reporting writing +principles and techniques
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ ++ +
· +analyze +and solve a variety of complex operational problems relative to a sanitation +waste collection program
+ +· +formulate +new or alternative strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives
+ +· +make +recommendations regarding sanitation quality assurance and control
+ +· +plan, +organize and review the work of personnel engaged in sanitation waste +collection and municipal cleaning operations
+ +· +exercise +judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and +procedures
+ +· +prepare +comprehensive oral and written reports
+ +· +establish +and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the +public
+ ++ +
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. Applications submitted by +candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience +requirements as approved on 11/24.)
+ ++ +
EDUCATION:
+ ++ +
Education equivalent to completion of the +twelfth school grade.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +OPTION 1:
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Four years of field experience in street +sanitation work.
+ ++ +
AND
+ +SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
OR
+ ++ +
Four years of experience supervising waste +collection, recycling and district cleaning activities for a sanitation +district.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Four years of experience supervising, through subordinate +supervisors, a staff of skilled and unskilled workers engaged in the operation +and maintenance of a solid waste transfer plant.
+ ++ +
OR
+ ++ +
Four years of experience supervising, through subordinate +supervisors, a staff of neighborhood development specialists as part of the +city’s clean block and urban beautification programs.
+ ++ +
+ +
OPTION 2
+ ++ +
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Four years of experience in performing +administrative or program analysis work involving research and/or managing +projects.
+ ++ +
AND
+ ++ +
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
+ ++ +
Two years of experience as an Executive +Assistant performing administrative analysis and monitoring organizational +changes for department-wide public works operations.
+ ++ +
+ +
Two years of administrative work experience +at a large waste management company analyzing service and operational issues +involving collection +activities or a variety of sanitation programs for a large waste collection +program.
+ ++ +
+ +
Any equivalent combination of education and +experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which +has included the specific experience as described above.
+ ++ +
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ ++ +
Ability to physically perform the duties and +to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
+ ++ +
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
+ ++ +
Possession +of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of +employment as Sanitation Collections Assistant Administrator.
+ +Class Established:
+ +CSC - 1/53
+ +Ad. Board – 3/97
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC - 4/09; Ad. Board - 5/09
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC - 9/16; Ad. Board – 10/16
+ +Spec. Revision: CSC -3/21; Ad. Board – 5/21
+ +Latest Spec. Revision: CSC – 10/24; Ad. Board – 11/24
+ +EM/JH
+ +7F07
+ +Pay +Range CP08-19
+ +Automotive +Maintenance Technician
+ +(Body +Repair)
+ +(Mechanical +Repair)
+ ++ +
This +classification encompasses career progression automotive maintenance technician +work from the entry level to the full performance level in the area of +specialization. Employees +in the mechanical repair specialty perform equipment repair, overhaul, +replacement and maintenance work on engines and related component and +sub-component parts and assemblies used in automotive, construction and +specialized equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion gas, +diesel or alternative fueled engines. Employees in the Body Repair specialty +repairs dents and ruptures and aligns, repairs and/or replaces structural or +mechanical parts and components damaged in accidents. Work in the Body Repair +specialty involves using Windows based computer systems with software designed +to measure upper and lower body. Work in the Mechanical Repair specialty +includes performing safety and emission inspections and preventive and corrective +maintenance, and operating equipment to insure proper functioning. Using +accepted troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques and guiding lower-level +maintenance personnel to perform proper equipment operation, diagnosis, repair, +maintenance and inspectional methods, techniques and procedures are of major +significance to the work.
+ +Work is +performed under the direction of a technical supervisor.
+ ++ +
ALLOCATING +FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated +to this class.)
+ ++ +
1. Employees in positions in the Body +Repair specialty of the class must perform +entry level to full performance level repair to dents in damaged passenger +cars, light and heavy trucks and off-road construction equipment and align +and/or replace structural parts damaged in accidents.
+ +2. Employees in positions in the Mechanical Repair +specialty must perform work entry level to full performance level repairing, +overhauling, replacing and maintaining engines and related component and +sub-component parts and assemblies used in automotive, construction and +specialized equipment powered by electrical motors and internal combustion gas, +diesel or alternative fueled engines.
+ +3. Positions must be located in the Department of Fleet +Services.
+ ++ +
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
+ ++ +
ALL SPECIALTIES:
+ +Performs +the duties below from entry to full performance level automotive technician +work in the assigned area of specialization.
+ +BODY REPAIR +SPECIALTY
+ +
+ Repairs and/or replaces doors, panels, bumpers, fenders, hoods,
+including sheet metal, aluminum and fiberglass bodies and other related
+structures; removes parts from passenger vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment,
+using wrenches, cutting torch, plasma cutter and pneumatic tools; may determine
+actual damage and repair work necessary; brazes and welds parts using MIG
+welder, squeeze type inverted resistance welder, electric, gas and other
+welding equipment; panel‑beats parts into normal shape; applies fillers
+and sealers; featheredges, sands and smooths parts; paints vehicles; mixes
+paints to ensure proper color and viscosity; reattaches parts onto vehicle by
+welding, brazing, riveting, bolting, or gluing; fabricates panels and
+compartments for custom bodies. Aligns and/or replaces structural or
+mechanical parts damaged in accidents; repairs, aligns and/or replaces damaged
+frames utilizing frame straightening and repairing equipment as required;
+removes and replaces radiators, air conditioning condensers and lines, fans,
+fan clutches, fan belts, oil coolers, lights and wire harnesses, windshields,
+doors, door windows, door locks, upholstery, steering and suspension
+components, air bags, front/rear wheel and brake components and heating and
+cooling accessories; removes and replaces hydraulic components on trucks;
+insures that these structures are aligned or replaced according to
+manufacturers' specification; may diagnose electronic components (i.e.
+electronic A/C/heating & cooling, air bag systems, passenger restraint
+systems, wiring, etc.) reading and utilizing diagnostics scanner; re‑assembles
+parts disengaged prior to the repair.
Performs +related work as required.
+ ++ +
MECHANICAL REPAIR +SPECIALTY
+ +Repairs +all types of electrical and internal combustion gas, diesel and alternative +fueled vehicles and equipment including trucks, fire apparatus, automobiles, +tractors, cranes, construction, agricultural and marine equipment and their +integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized +component and sub-component systems; isolates cause of malfunction by using +diagnostic and other troubleshooting equipment; repairs, replaces and adjusts +such parts such as brakes, steering systems, pumps, hydraulic rams and all +other automotive vehicles parts and systems; tunes engines and aligns wheels.
+ +Rebuilds +engines, transmissions, rear-end assemblies, differentials, carburetors, and +related components; tests rebuilt units for proper operation; analyzes and +diagnoses malfunctions in electronic and computerized fuel and ignition +systems; repairs or replaces damaged automotive frames and performs minor body +work; adjusts and repairs front and rear wheel and/or multi-wheel drive +vehicles; installs, adjusts or repairs air-conditioning systems.
+ +Advises +lower level maintenance personnel in the proper vehicle maintenance and +malfunction diagnosis and related equipment repair and inspection methods, +techniques and procedures; guides lower level maintenance personnel in the +performance of vehicle and related equipment diagnostic, maintenance and repair +work.
+ +Guides +High School interns in the use of automotive tools and in the methods and +techniques of vehicle maintenance and repair; advises interns on proper safety +rules and procedures; monitors work in progress.
+ +Performs semi-annual and annual state safety +and emissions control inspections of vehicles; performs computerized diagnosis +of automotive vehicles and equipment and their related mechanical, electrical, +hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems and performs computerized +emissions inspections.
+ +Performs +routine welding and burning tasks in conjunction with regular automotive +mechanical work.
+ +Cleans +and maintains tools required to complete repairs.
+ +Prepares +and maintains records, reports and logs associated with vehicle maintenance and +repair, direct and indirect labor, and parts and materials used and/or +ordered.
+ +Performs +emergency road and mobile service.
+ +Operates +vehicles to verify symptoms and isolate problems and, after repair or +maintenance, to assure proper functioning.
+ +Performs +related work as required.
+ ++ +
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ ++ +
KNOWLEDGE OF:
+ +ALL SPECIALTIES:
+ +• the methods, materials, tools and practices of the +automotive maintenance trade
+ +• the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive +maintenance trade
+ +BODY REPAIR SPECIALTY
+ +· +Windows +based computer system and measuring software designed to measure +automotive upper and lower body.
+ +· +metals +and metal thickness of materials used by manufacturers (i.e. composites, +aluminum, and boron)
+ +· +basic +methods of mixing paint, hardeners and reducers
+ ++ +
MECHANICAL REPAIR +SPECIALTY
+ +· +the +principles of operation of internal combustion engines including diesel engines
+ ++ +
SKILL +IN:
+ +ALL +SPECIALTIES:
+ +• locating, +adjusting and repairing defects in automotive vehicles
+ +• the +use and care of tools employed in the automotive maintenance trade
+ ++ +
BODY REPAIR +SPECIALTY:
+ +· +the +use and care of tools and equipment employed in their auto body repair trade
+ +· +the +use of electric, or gas or other welding and brazing equipment
+ +· +the +use of frame straightening and aligning equipment
+ ++ +
MECHANICAL REPAIR:
+ +· +the +operation of various types of automotive vehicles
+ ++ +
ABILITY TO:
+ +ALL +SPECIALTIES:
+ +• use +and maintain tools and repair equipment
+ +• understand +and follow oral and written instructions
+ ++ +
BODY REPAIR +SPECIALTY:
+ +· +the +use and care of tools and equipment employed in their auto body repair trade
+ +· +the +use of electric, or gas or other welding and brazing equipment
+ +· +the +use of frame straightening and aligning equipment
+ ++ +
MECHANICAL REPAIR +SPECIALTY:
+ +• use +computer diagnostic equipment
+ +• diagnose +automotive problems and to test repaired equipment
+ +• read +and interpret schematics such as hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical +and computerized systems
+ ++ +
+ +
Appointment +rates for newly hired employees will be based on the qualifications and will be +determined in accordance with Civil Service Regulations and Office of Human +Resources policies and procedures.
+ ++ +
+ +
+ +
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. Applications +submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and +experience requirements as approved on 10/24.)
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ALL SPECIALTIES (All levels):
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+ +
+Education equivalent to completion of the equivalent of the twelfth school +grade.
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BODY REPAIR AND MECHANICAL REPAIR +SPECIALTIES
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Entry level:
+ Six months
+of experience in the area of specialization in automotive maintenance.
+ +
NOTE: Successful completion of a certified apprenticeship program +or completion of a Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education +(CTE) program in the trade specialty as determined by the Office of Human +Resources may be substituted for the six months of experience.
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+ +
Intermediate level:
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LICENSE FOR THE MECHANICAL REPAIR SPECIALTY ONLY:
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+Possession of a PA State Inspection’s License.
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OPTION 1:
+ +BOTH SPECIALTIES:
+ +EXPERIENCE:
+ +
+
+Two years of experience learning the automotive mechanic trade as a helper or
+apprentice.
+ +
OR
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OPTION 2 for Intermediate Level:
+ +EDUCATION +ONLY:
+ +Completion of an associate’s degree program in Automotive Technology or +closely related field from an accredited technical institute, college or +university.
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NOTE: +Successful completion of a post-high school-approved automotive trade school +curriculum for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year can be +equated on a month-by-month basis for the experience requirements.
+ ++ +
+ +
Full +Performance Level:
+ ++ +
Four years of experience in the automotive trade in the area of +specialization.
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NOTE: Current +certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) +in the automobile or medium/heavy truck special areas may be substituted for +the two years of the experience requirement.
+ +NOTE: Possession +of a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology meets all experience +requirements.
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+ Years of experience and certifications + required + |
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+ <1 year + |
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+ 1 year + |
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+ 2 years ++ PA State + Inspection for Mechanical Repair + |
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+ 3 years + |
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+ 4 years ++ required + licenses + |
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+ 5 years + + required licenses + |
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+ 6 years + + required licenses + |
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+ Entry level + |
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+ Intermediate + level + |
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+ Journey/Full-Performance + Level + |
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PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL +REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to physically +perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a +position in this class.
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
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Possession of a +valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the +Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
+ +Possession of a +valid, proper class, official safety inspection mechanic's license prior to +appointment and during tenure of employment at the full performance level for +the Mechanical Repair specialty.
+ +Possession of a +valid, proper class, official emissions control license as issued by the Commonwealth +of Pennsylvania within six months of appointment and during tenure of +employment for the full performance level for the Mechanical Repair specialty.
+ +Employees will +be required to obtain any license or certification by federal, state or +municipal mandate if required by work assignment.
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NOTE: Employees are required, at the time of appointment; to +possess and maintain a full complement of tools necessary to perform the tasks +assigned.
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+ +
+ +
Class
+Established:
+CSC: 9/24
Ad. +Board: 10/24
+ +JL
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