Posting number: 5F21-20261109-14-01
Department: DPH Health
Job classification: Health Services Administrator 2
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Health Services
This is public health administrative work either directing a health center providing categorical services or serving a neighborhood within a health district, acting as an assistant director of a large health district, or directing a specialized phase of limited scope of a major city-wide health services program. The employee in the Dental specialty directs the administrative operations of the dental program across health districts. The employee supervises lower level public health administrators as well as medical, paramedical, nursing dental, environmental, and clerical personnel.
Conferring with officials of community groups and providing liaison between the program units, central departmental administrative units and the health districts are important aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Qadira Moore
City of Philadelphia
1401JFKBlvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-686-2692
Fax: 215-686-2347
Email: Qadira.Moore@Phila.gov
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Public Health 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.
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.
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.
Rule of the List
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.
College
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 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.
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Public Health, with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, industrial management or engineering, business administration, hospital administration, public health, or a master's degree in political science with major concentration in public administration.
One year of public health administrative experience.
One year of public health administrative or supervisory experience in a large complex personal health services agency assisting in the administration of a health services center or specialized program at or above pay range N19/EP19 or equivalent.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included a master's degree as the educational minimum and the specific experience as described above.
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
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:
Qadira Moore
City of Philadelphia
1401JFKBlvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-686-2692
Fax: 215-686-2347
Email: Qadira.Moore@Phila.gov
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