Instructor (Library Assistant)

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https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Equal Access to Civil Service Testing 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@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 accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. 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@phila.gov Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: work.phila.

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//www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/ www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr General Definition This is instructional work conducting classroom and on-the-job training for labor, plant operation and maintenance trades, for Library Assistants in the Free Library, or clerical personnel or conducting correctional basic education for inmates. Employees in this class instruct employees on the methods, techniques and procedures for performing their duties in labor, plant operations and maintenance trades, Library Assistant, or clerical fields. . Positions in the Library Assistant specialty Culinary Literacy assignment assist in delivering culinary literacy programs to the public. Employees in the Correctional Basic Education specialty conduct an Adult Basic Education course and monitor inmates completing a basic literacy and math curriculum in the Prisons Department. Significant aspects of the work involve effective communication with training program participants and assisting in the development and administration of an in-service training program. Employees in this class report to a technical or administrative superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Cornell Weaver City of Philadelphia

• Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd.

, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:

215-686-2387

Fax:

215-686-0861

Email:

Cornell.

Weaver @phila.gov For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

ELIGIBLE LIST

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY

PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Free Library of Philadelphia 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 people receiving an identical test score. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response 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.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE

If a Computer-Based Examination is held: This examination will be scheduled for July 16, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change. Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently. If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the Cornell Weaver at Cornell.

Weaver@phila.gov, and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination. If a Training and Experience evaluation is held: 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 July 27, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW

If a Computer-Based Examination is held: 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 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review. If a training and experience evaluation is held: 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. Level of Education Required High School/GED Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six months (12/21/2026) of the application deadline 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 of Philadelphia with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND 2. EDUCATION

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two years of library patron services experience.

AND 4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience as a Library Assistant 3 .

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENT S

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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to the scheduled examination and during tenure of employment in the class, if required by work assignment. Possession of certification as a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Instructor, if required by work assignment. Possession of a ServSafe certification issued by the National Restaurant Association within twelve months of appointment as an Instructor for the Library Specialty Culinary Literacy assignment.