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Environmental Protection Specialist
When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.govfor additional information.
The ideal candidate for this position has managed Environmental and Historic Preservation compliance for federal grants, is well-organized; has critical thinking skills; and has demonstrated project management skills. This position starts at a salary of $75,900 (GS-12). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Region 3 team within FEMA.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
Duties
In this position you will serve as a senior-level analyst and advisor to senior management on the performance of Environmental/Historic Preservation(EHP) program work relating to environmental planning/historic preservations regulations. Typical duties include:
- Managing a complex, professional workload of historic preservation compliance requirements and projects.
- Reviewing actions and conducting evaluations assessing over all historic preservation program accomplishments in meeting goals and objectives.
- Performing technical reviews and broad general interpretation of historic preservation policies and precedents, law, agency regulation, and scientific and technical references.
- Planning and establishing short- and long-term objectives for assigned projects. Has continuing responsibility for independently planning and carrying out important historic preservation policies or projects.
Travel Required
- Occasional Travel
- Occasional Non-emergency travel may be required
Job Requirements
Key Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Selective Service registration required.
Qualifications
The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for this position at the GS-12 level (starting salary $75,900) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level, that demonstrates: Implementing, and reviewing environmental compliance programs for Environmental and Historic Preservation laws and regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Clean Water Act for federally-funded projects/programs as demonstrated through the completion of consultation documents, categorical exclusions, and environmental assessments.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Food Policy Coordinator
| Announced in Anticipation of Approval by the Administrative Board
This is public health program work in food policy analysis, development, implementation and management to reduce the prevalence of obesity in Philadelphia by increasing access to healthy and affordable food and reducing access to unhealthy food. The employee in this class identifies priority policies, drafts policies, and develops and manages a strategic plan for adoption of policies. Significant to the work is contact with the Public Policy Attorney and departmental managers to select and implement nutrition policy changes that closely align with core strategies. This position serves as a representative for the Department of Public Health on food policy issues and includes the responsibility for supervision of one Food Policy Analyst. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior. Union Code FLSA Code Minimum Training, Education & Experience 1. EDUCATION : Master’s degree in public health, public policy, political science, nutrition or other related field OR current registration as a licensed dietician-nutritionist ( LDN ) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commission on Dietetic Registration or equivalent credentialing agency. AND Two years of experience analyzing, developing, or implementing nutrition policies relevant to large urban communities at the local, state, or national level. Physical & Medical Requirements Required Licenses & Certifications Other Requirements If you have ever submitted a paper transcript for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another transcript Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript – One time only! You may upload transcripts into your account, and attach a transcript with this application. Once the transcript is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. You will not have to submit another transcript when you submit applications in the future. Attaching your transcript will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced. Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript – Separate transcript required for each application Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials (DD-214, licenses, certifications, etc.): Equivalency Statement(s) Application Details Application Procedures 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 Office of Human Resources at 215-686-2353 or 215-686-2379. 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. As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW . Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list. 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 215-686-0881/ 0883 / 0885 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on May 6, 2016. Your application will be rejected and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you: 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 email address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail only at the most recent e-mail address that you have provided in your account profile or any application for employment. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or e-mail hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions. Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: www.phila.gov/personnel Notes to Applicants 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. 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. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : Philadelphia residency is not required at the time of application. Once hired, employees have six months to move into the City of Philadelphia. 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. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence when they appear to take the examination and to the supplemental question regarding residence later in this form. If candidates are required to appear to compete in an examination, the response on that day will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. If the examination is a training and experience evaluation, the response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. 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 : LEGACY PREFERENCE : NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE : A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA • 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded. Projected Exam Date If an Oral Examination is held, it is tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2016. Please note that this examination date is subject to change. Virtual Testing May Be Utilized For 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 and provide a detailed description of your education, experience and credentials. A Published List of Candidates and/or an Eligible List is planned for the week of July 04, 2016. Please note that this date may change. An Eligible List may be established simultaneously with the Published List of Candidates (when an immediate need to hire exists) or upon first certification request by the hiring authority. 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. Assigned to Part Weight |
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Recycling Program Director
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Recycling Program Director to manage the Streets Department’s comprehensive recycling program serving over 540,000 households. The position is responsible for full range of administrative and planning activities which include directing a staff of professionals and community outreach specialists, managing the City’s significant grant funding sources, and developing plans to continue to expand participation in both the residential and business communities.
Other major areas of responsibility include: residential curbside recycling, commercial recycling, municipal and institutional building recycling, event recycling, education and outreach, grant management, compliance with appropriate recycling regulations and policies, technology assessment, program planning and analysis, and management of consulting contracts. A significant aspect of the position is the ability to work with a diverse constituency, including City advisory boards and committees, City and state agencies, businesses and commercial entities, and community organizations.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (required) or a master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field and will have a minimum of five years experience in recycling program development and implementation. Knowledge and experience in the areas of policy development, best practice, public education and marketing are essential. Ability to oversee staff, to negotiate and manage contracts, to engage citizen groups and advisory boards, and to work effectively with a diverse constituency is critical.
Additional Information The City of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.
This position carries a residency requirement and the successful candidate must establish residency in Philadelphia within six months of appointment.
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