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Architectural Projects Trainee

Salary: $47,518-$61,085 per year. New employees may be appointed at a step in the pay range above the minimum salary depending on qualifications. Hiring bonus of 10% of salary ($4,751), with 5% paid within a few weeks of hire and 5% after one year of employment.

Application Deadline: August 2, 2024

About the Position: This is a beginning-level architectural role aimed at developing knowledge and abilities in the architectural field. Employees in this position will perform assignments of limited but increasing scope and complexity under the supervision of a higher-level architect. Work is carried out in accordance with standard architectural practices and general work instructions, with complete work used by others to further architectural projects.

Responsibilities:

Performing beginning-level architectural work.
Developing knowledge and abilities in the architectural field.
Completing assignments of limited but increasing scope and complexity.
Working under the supervision of a higher-level architect.
Ensuring work is carried out according to standard architectural practices and general work instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field.

Physical & Medical Requirements:

Ability to meet the approved minimal physical and medical standards.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Candidates must submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application.
Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Transcripts must indicate the conferral of the appropriate degree.
If you have previously submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document.

Application Details:

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 Monday, August 26, 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.

Equivalency Statement:

Candidates must meet the minimum training and experience standards within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

Residency Requirement:

Candidates must establish residency in Philadelphia within one year of appointment. The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.

Preference:

Philadelphia residents who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination will have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score.
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.
Legacy preference for the children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty.
National Volunteer Service preference for candidates who have successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps State and National.
Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education preference for candidates who 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.

Projected Exam Date:

An eligible list will be established the week of August 26, 2024. Please note that this date may change.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Philadelphia does not permit discrimination based on various factors including race, ethnicity, gender, and more. If you believe you were discriminated against, contact the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or email faqpchr@phila.gov.

Benefits:

Impactful work for the community.
Growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Comprehensive healthcare and benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program-qualified employer.
FREE SEPTA transit.
Great work-life balance.

Notes to Applicants:

Only an online 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.
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 or attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.
All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your email address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone, email) of your account profile.
It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct. If you provide an email address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by email.
Add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your email provider.

Temporary Hiring Bonus: New employees to the City hired from open-competitive eligible lists are eligible for 10% of base salary as a hiring bonus. This is $4,751, with 5% paid within a few weeks of hire and 5% after 12 months of satisfactory full-time employment. Employees must meet all requirements of Civil Service Regulation 31.88 to receive the bonus.

Eligible List: 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.

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.

Test Review: 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.