The application fee for this announcement has been waived.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are available on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 15th & J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

When applying by U.S. Mail, the application should be sent to:

City of Philadelphia
Department of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1640
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1680

To apply in person, please visit the Employment Application Center on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTE:
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 (for concurrent examinations, this applies only to applicants who are not currently employed by the City in a civil service position). 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.

1. EDUCATION:
   Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade;

   AND

2. EXPERIENCE:
   Four years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment powered by at least 440 volts;

   OR

3. EDUCATION:
   Completion of post high school electrician trades program from an accredited technical institute, trade school or college, including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements;

   AND

4. EXPERIENCE:
   Two years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment powered by at least 440 volts.

NOTES: Possession of a valid electrician’s license issued by the Department of Licenses & Inspections equates for the above education and experience requirements.

Unless specifically stated in the requirements on the job announcement, volunteer experience is NOT acceptable.

When applying for a position which has a specific education requirement (e.g. Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or a specific license or certification), experience gained prior to completion of the educational requirement is NOT acceptable unless stated in the job announcement.

PROJECTED EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
This examination will be given as applicants are recruited for vacant positions. Approved applicants will be contacted to schedule for examination.

AMENDMENT TO RESIDENCY
Successful candidates have up to 1 year to move to Philadelphia.

TEST REVIEW
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test.  Call 215-686-0880

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

OPEN COMPETITIVE:
Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees who compete will receive no promotional preference in this examination.

CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT:
The examination for this class is announced on a continuous basis. The eligible list established as a result will be merged as candidates are tested. 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.