Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 (Green Stormwater Infrastructure)

Announcement DetailsExam Announcement DetailsExam Title Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 (Green Stormwater Infrastructure)Exam Number 7N71-20240902-OC-01Salary $39,057 - $42,379 per year. New employees will be appointed at the first step in the pay range for this class.Certification Rule Rule of Five (5)Competition Open-CompetitiveDepartmentAnnouncement Date 09/02/2024Close Date 09/13/2024General DefinitionThis is routine manual work for the Department of Parks and Recreation or the Philadelphia Water Department. Employees in this class perform work in one of two specialty areas: Grounds and Facilities or Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Employees in the Grounds and Facilities specialty are responsible for the maintenance and care of parks and recreation department facilities and grounds which includes maintaining facility cleanliness, performing grounds maintenance, performing minor repair work, and assisting skilled trades workers in the performance of minor work orders. Employees in the Green Stormwater Infrastructure specialty are responsible for the maintenance of green stormwater assets including removal of accumulated sediment and perform structural repairs, erosion control, and other corrective needs. Employees use manual and power tools and learn to maintain power tools and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a crew chief, district caretaker supervisor, engineer or scientist. Work involves strenuous physical effort and exposure to unfavorable conditions.Union Code M. AFSCME D.C.33FLSA Code Non-ExemptApplication ProceduresCITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATIONThank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.• You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.• Notification of application approval, disapproval, and testing dates will be sent within the three-week period prior to October 7, 2024. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking their email and providing any additional information requested or application status appeals within the two-week period listed in the notice.• The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:Shar NyinyiManagement TraineeCity of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675Tel: 215-686-2349Fax: 215-686-0861Email: shar.nyinyi@phila.gov• For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.govMinimum RequirementsMinimum Training, Education & ExperienceThe following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITYCandidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline (3/13/2025) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.• EDUCATION : Education equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade.AND• EXPERIENCE :. GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALTYOne year of experience performing grounds maintenance work with responsibility for maintaining green infrastructure to reduce stormwater pollution including performing green stormwater infrastructure system inspections.NOTE : GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALTY ONLYSuccessful completion of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure apprenticeship program administered by the Philadelphia Water Department meets all requirements for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Specialty.Physical & Medical RequirementsAbility to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.Other RequirementsRequired Licenses & CertificationsEquivalency Statement(s)Application DetailsNotes to ApplicantsAs an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What We OfferImpact - The work you do here matters to millions.Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits – We Care About Your Well-being.The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceThe City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov . For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelationsThe City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Philadelphia Department of Labor at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.govALL Applications must be received by the end of business on September 13, 2024.Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:• Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.• Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this applicationAll correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:Facebook @PhilaOHRTwitter @PhilaOHRYoutube @PhilaOHRNextDoorLinkedinELIGIBLE LISTOPEN - COMPETITIVE : Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application however Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.Preference For Philadelphia ResidentsCandidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding October 7, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE – Ten points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.LEGACY PREFERENCE – The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE – Up To 5 Additional Points Will Be Added To The Examination Score Of Any Candidate Who Has Passed The Open Competitive Examination And Who HasSuccessfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA .Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service.B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).Such Candidates Will Have• 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.• 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.• 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.• 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCEFor exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation 9.0670.Only those competitors who have a passing grade in all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.• Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education ( CTE ) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.• Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.• If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.• Candidates must submit adequate documentation including high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.Projected Exam DateTraining And Experience EvaluationApplicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.An Eligible List will be established the week of October 7, 2024. Please note that this date may change.Test ReviewIn accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.Assigned to (view only)Assigned to Shar NyinyiParts & WeightsPart Training & Experience EvaluationWeight 100%