Construction Projects Technician 1 (Civil)

About the role

This is technical work, of limited scope and difficulty, performing tests and inspections of construction materials or the civil, electrical, or mechanical phases of public works projects to assure that work performed by contractors and manufacturers complies with contracts, plans and specifications and meets current standards for work quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting construction, contract, and permit requirements
• Informing contractors and superiors of non-conformity to contractual agreements and construction and permit violations

Requirements

None specified.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Jacky Li
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2371
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: jacky.li@phila.gov

Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

Open-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.

Eligibility for 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.

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.

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 are eligible for additional points. For Peace Corps, 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. 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 Preference

For 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.