[ES_JOBS_NET] Environmental Scientist 1, City of Philadelphia

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/68611

 

Environmental Scientist 1


Announcement Details


Exam Announcement Details


Exam Title

Environmental Scientist 1


Exam Number

3H12-20200210-28-00


Salary

$41,065 to $52,792 per year.


Competition

Department Only Promotional


Department

28 - Water Department


Announcement Date

02/10/2020


Close Date

02/21/2020


General Definition

This is advanced training level environmental science work in the area of
assignment. Work involves analyzing data and assisting in solving
environmental problems and on project activities of increasing scope and
difficulty to prepare for the full performance level. Positions in the Water
Department are allocated to one of the following assignments: Aquatic
Sciences, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Policy and
Environmental Resource Management, or Plant Sciences. Positions in the
Department of Parks and Recreation are allocated to one of the following two
assignments: Plant Sciences, or Environmental Policy and Environmental
Resource Management. Employees in this class continue to develop analytic
skills to perform select environmental or natural resource science
techniques, procedures, analyze data, and carry out sampling and monitoring
plans, and produce regulatory reports. Work is performed under the direction
of a Parks and Recreation Operations Manager in the Parks and Recreation
assignments. Work is performed under an Environmental Scientist Supervisor
or higher-level Engineer or City Planner Supervisor responsible for
directing environmental program activities in the Water Department
assignments.


Union Code

AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187


FLSA Code

Exempt


Minimum Requirements


Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience
standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for
filing applications.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with
permanent Civil Service status in the Water Department with a performance
rating of Satisfactory or higher;.

AND
Option 1:

2. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited
college or university in a qualifying scientific field*.

AND
3. EXPERIENCE: One year of entry level environmental science work of a
training nature analyzing data, assisting in solving environmental problems,
and assisting in projects or program activities.

OR

Option 2:

2. EDUCATION: Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited
college or university, in a qualifying scientific field*.

City of Philadelphia Classes that Typically Meet the Experience
requirements:

Graduate Environmental Scientist (3H11)



*        Qualifying scientific fields (by assignment) include:

. Aquatic Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Toxicology,
Limnology, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Wetland Sciences,
Wildlife and Fisheries Management


. Biological Sciences: Bacteriology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Ecology,
Environmental Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology,

. Earth Sciences: Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Geosciences,
Geology, Geochemistry, Hydrology,

. Environmental Policy and Environmental Resource Management: Environmental
Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental
Studies, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable/Renewable Energy
Management, Watershed Management, Wildlife Science, Forest Science

. Plant Sciences: Botany, Forestry, Plant Biology, Plant Taxonomy, Soil
Sciences

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 & Medical Requirements

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


Required Licenses & Certifications

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 Environmental Scientist 1 if required by work
assignment.


Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university
transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement at the
time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate
degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must
submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

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

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript - One time only!

You may upload transcripts into your account, and attach a transcript with
this application. Once the transcript is uploaded to your account, it may be
attached to all future applications. Attaching your transcript will save you
time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will
be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your transcript should be uploaded and attached to your application before
it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application
electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript - Separate transcript required for each
application
If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, the transcript will be used for
this application only. You will have to submit transcripts again whenever
you apply for an examination in the future. Paper transcripts will not be
retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials (DD-214,
licenses, certifications, etc.):
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard
Municipal Services Building, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Lisa Pace


Equivalency Statement(s)

	

 


Application Details


Application Procedures

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not
permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age,
disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic
information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you
were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human
Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr at phila.gov. For more
information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service
examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with
documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an
accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor's Office of
Labor Relations 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.

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 at phila.gov

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on February 21,
2020.

Your application will be rejected and you will be disqualified from
competing in this examination if you:
1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this
application

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or
postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail)
of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically
updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your
responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is
correct

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this
examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add
Phila.OHR at 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 at phila.gov if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found
at:

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Notes to Applicants

ELIGIBLE LIST

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list
for the Water Department will be established as a result of the 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.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS: Candidates who have maintained a bona
fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of
the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons
receiving an identical test score.

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.

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.


Projected Exam Date


If an oral examination this examination will be scheduled for April 2, 2020.
Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Virtual Testing May Be Utilized For This Examination

Candidates taking an oral examination may have their responses rated in
person by a panel of Subject Matter Experts on the date of the examination,
or have their responses recorded on the date of the examination and rated by
Subject Matter Experts at a later date. Please refer all questions regarding
this examination to the analyst listed below on the announcement.

If a Training and Experience Evaluation Applicants will be evaluated and
scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will
not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on
documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To
receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all
relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses,
certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed
description of your education, experience and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of April 13, 2020. Please note
that this date may change.


Test Review

If an oral exam in accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B,
candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review
their test and to file appeals. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation
9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the
Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in
the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy
of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission.
Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

If a Training and Experience Evaluation In accordance with Civil Service
Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test
papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been
an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will
have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to
file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test
review.


Assigned to (view only)

	

Assigned to

Lisa Pace


Parts & Weights


Part

Oral or T&E Examination


Weight

90%

 


Parts & Weights


Part

Seniority


Weight

10%


Applicant Documents


Required Documents

Optional Documents

1.       Resume

2.       Transcripts 1

3.       Transcripts 2

 

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