Job Description

Posting number: 5G26-20261109-13-01

Department: PFD Fire

Job classification: Health Education Program Supervisor

Posting type: Department Only Promotional

Categories: Health Education, Health Care Support

Summary

Announced in Anticipation of Approval by the Administrative Board

This is administrative and supervisory education and promotion work planning and directing a comprehensive health education program. Employees in this class are responsible for the development and implementation of health education programs, including the dissemination of basic health information and methods of reducing the risk of acquiring a variety of communicable and sexually transmitted diseases. Work involves supervising a staff of employees who are responsible for providing health education and training to members of the community as well as staff in facilities which may provide a variety of services for persons with health problems including AIDS, drug addiction, communicable diseases and other health issues including emergency medical services. A significant aspect of the work includes meetings and establishing rapport with City and local agencies, school board officials, community organizations and representatives from facilities providing a variety of services to the public at large. The employee in the Regional EMS specialty functions as the Regional Emergency Medical Services Education Coordinator for the Philadelphia Regional EMS Council and is responsible for the certification of all training institutes, EMS providers, and medical command facilities. The employee in this class acts as the representative for the Philadelphia region with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and coordinates all training aspects for EMS field providers. The employees meet with the Pennsylvania State Department of Health on EMS educational activities to ensure adherence to applicable laws and standards, administration of certification and recertification, endorsement processes of EMS field providers, and implementa­tion of policies, rules, and regulations for provision of emergency medical services are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative or technical superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is

Brittany Perez

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2361

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: Brittany.Perez@Phila.gov

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.

Examples of duties

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Fire Department 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 persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

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.

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.

An Eligible List will be established the week of December 14, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW

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.

CERTIFICATION RULE

Rule of Five (5)

Qualifications

College

Supplemental information

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.

REGIONAL EMS SPECIALTY:

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Fire Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND

Option 1

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in education, health administration, health education, nursing, public health, or a related field.

NOTE: Completion of an industry related certification or additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

NOTE: Valid certification as a Paramedic and an associate degree in a related healthcare field may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis for the Regional EMS Specialty.

AND

1. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in direct patient care in emergency medical services (EMS) or other high-acuity clinical environments.

AND

1. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in emergency medical service education which has included developing training curricula, conducting continuing medical education programs and regulatory compliance in a healthcare environment.

OR

Option 2

1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of twelfth school grade.

AND

1. CERTIFICATION: Current Pennsylvania EMS certification as a Paramedic.

AND

1. EXPERIENCE: Six years of experience as faculty or instructional staff at an accredited EMS or health care training institute that has included progressively responsible experience in certification, accreditation, curriculum development, or regulatory compliance within a state-regulated EMS system.

NOTE: Completion of a master’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration or a closely related field and valid certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing may substitute for two years of the general experience required.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 the following certifications as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment if required by work assignment:

• EMT-Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Basic or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (BTLS/PHTLS)

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document.

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document 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.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:

Brittany Perez

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Email: Brittany.Perez@Phila.gov