Library Assistant 3 (General) - City of Philadelphia : Job Details

Announcement Details Exam Announcement Details Exam Title Library Assistant 3 (General) Exam Number 9A13-20241014-52-01 Salary $45,540-$49,745 per year. Certification Rule Rule of Five (5) Competition Department Only Promotional Department 52 - Free Library of Philadelphia Announcement Date 10/14/2024 Close Date 10/27/2024 General Definition This is library patron service work supervising a large group of lower level library assistants and clerical personnel in a variety of reader and/or library material processing services, which may include supervising the receiving, sorting and dispensing of books and other library materials in a central bookstack. Scheduling, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff and volunteers is important in the work as is resolving patron complaints and problems. Employees in this class report to higher level librarian. Union Code A. AFSCME D.C.33 Supervisory FLSA Code Exempt Application ProceduresCITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity. 1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam. 2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is: Bryanna Nagele Office of Human Resources City of Philadelphia 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102 [t] 215-### #### [f] 215-###-#### [e] [email protected] 3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-###-#### or email [email protected] 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. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three months of the application deadline (by 1/27/25) 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. 1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Free Library with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher. AND 2. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade. AND 3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Four years of experience in providing reader services for library patrons or performing book processing procedures such as searching, accessioning, and on-line data entry. 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 & CertificationsOther RequirementsEquivalency Statement(s) Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources. Application Details Notes to Applicants As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What We Offer: Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We care about your well-being. The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. Learn more here: The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-###-#### or send an email to [email protected]. 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 Philadelphia Department of Labor at 215-###-####. 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-###-#### or by email at [email protected] ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on October 27, 2024. 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 [email protected] 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-###-#### or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: Facebook: @CityofPhiladelphiaJOBS Twitter: @PHLCityJobsELIGIBLE LIST DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Free Library will be established as a result of 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. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS: Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding November 18, 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 has: Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA. Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service. 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. Projected Exam Date This computer-based, multiple choice examination will be scheduled for the week of November 18, 2024. Please note that this examination date is subject to change. Candidates must have access to a desktop computer or laptop with internet access and webcam. If you do not have access to this technology, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement An Eligible List will be established the week of December 2, 2024. Please note that this date may change. Test Review In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-###-#### if you wish to schedule a Test Review. Assigned to (view only)Assigned to Bryanna Nagele Parts & Weights Part Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam Weight 90% Part Seniority Rating Weight 10%