Departmental Procurement Specialist

ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is centralized procurement work directing the processing of a large volume of procurement transactions for a City department which maintains city-wide geographically based industrial or field facilities or for a department providing information technology services to all city departments. Work includes reviewing and approving a large volume and variety of departmental requisitions, proposals and petty cash requests, and determining cost efficient methods of procuring various commodities and services required by the department. An employee in this class serves as a department’s liaison to the Procurement Department, establishes work relationships and resolves a variety of procurement problems through contact with the central procurement agency and departmental officials. The position in the Automotive Equipment Specialty has additional responsibility for the establishing the same working relationship with the central fleet management agency. Work may involve supervising subordinate personnel engaged in general administration and in the maintenance of the department’s computerized requisition record and tracking system. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.
Union Code H. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2186
FLSA Code Exempt
Application Procedures CITY 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:

Rashida Ximines City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone: 215-686-2318 Fax: 215-686-2347 Email: Rashida.Ximines@phila.gov
3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
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 six (6) months 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 and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher.
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2. EDUCATION: Completion of a high school degree program.

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3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE (GENERAL SPECIALTY): Two years of specialized clerical experience in procurement, accounting, budget, fiscal or contract drafting and processing services in a large department or government agency.

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4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Two years of paraprofessional procurement experience, equivalent to pay range 13 or above, or four years of specialized procurement experience, equivalent to pay range 11 or above, which has included responsibility for preparing and processing requisitions, purchase order requests and small bid purchases, or responsibility for contract processing for a department-wide function.
NOTE: City classes which typically meet the pay range 13 specific experience requirements are Inventory Control Technician, Contract Clerk, Stores Manager, Stores Supervisor, Inventory Field Agent, Administrative Technician and Clerical Supervisor 2. City classes which typically meet the pay range 11 specific experience requirements are Clerk 3 and Procurement Advertising Assistant.
Physical & Medical Requirements PHYSICAL AND 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
Other Requirements
Equivalency Statement(s) Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the Specific Experience mentioned above.
Application Details

Notes to Applicants The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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 accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources 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 requesting a test accommodation 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

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on December 8, 2024.

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.

• 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@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@phila.gov if you have any questions.
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ELIGIBLE LIST: CITY-WIDE PROMOTIONAL Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

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 January 8, 2025, 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.
Projected Exam Date This computer-based multiple-choice examination is scheduled for January 8, 2025. 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 analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

In the Event of Bad Weather Conditions
In the event of bad weather conditions which may lead to exam delays or cancellations, test takers must check the status of the exam by contacting the City of Philadelphia’s 3-1-1 Information Center by dialing 3-1-1 or 215-686-1776, or check for an update on our Twitter page. You may also contact the analyst, Rashida Ximines, at Rashida.Ximinesa@phila.gov.

An Eligible List will be established the week of January 20, 2025. 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 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
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Assigned to Rashida Ximines
Parts & Weights

Part Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
Weight 90%
Part Seniority Rating
Weight 10%

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