Communications/Audio-visual Technician City of Philadelphia 454 reviews
- Philadelphia, PA $42,674 - $46,830 a year This is full performance
work in the installation, maintenance and repair of communications
systems and related equipment or in the operation, installation and
maintenance of audio visual systems. An employee in the Communications
Specialty installs, configures, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and
inspects such communications equipment as telephone systems,
communication circuits, network cabling, fiber optic connections and
related peripheral and ancillary terminal equipment. An employee in the
Audio-Visual Services Specialty performs set up, installation,
operation, testing, and troubleshooting of audio, video, and lighting
controls related to presentations, performances and security functions
at the Free Library. Work includes performing system backups. Work is
performed under the general supervision of a technical superior and
involves light physical exertion and some disagreeable working
conditions. Union Code M. AFSCME D.C.33 FLSA Code Non-Exempt 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. Candidates must
meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing
applications. 1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the
twelfth school grade. AND 2. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES
Two years of experience performing technical work in an audio-visual
services program participating in the proper distribution, operation,
maintenance, and minor repair of a variety of projection, sound, and
computerized equipment for presentations and special events. NOTE:
Successful completion of an Associates degree from an accredited college
or university in audio-visual technology, film production, media
studies, communications or related field can substitute for one year of
the specific experience for the Audio-Visual Services Specialty only.
Physical & 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 Possession of a valid
proper class motor vehicle operators license as issued by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of
employment as a Communications/Audio-Visual Technician. Other
Requirements TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS Candidates MUST submit a copy of
their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion
of the educational requirement 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. 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. 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. Your transcript should be uploaded
and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be
uploaded or added to your application electronically after your
application has been submitted. Option 2 Submit a paper transcript
Separate transcript required for each application If you submit a paper
copy of a transcript, the transcript will be used for this application
only. You will have to submit transcripts again whenever you apply for
an examination in the future. Paper transcripts will not be retained and
will not be returned to applicants. Mailing address for paper transcript
and other required materials (DD-214, licenses, certifications, etc.):
City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources 1401 J.F. Kennedy
Boulevard Municipal Services Building, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: Hamid Bertal Equivalency Statement(s) Any equivalent
combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by
the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience
described above. Application Details Application Procedures 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 Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayors Office of
Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. 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 persons gross pay for such period, without the persons 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 215-686-0880 or by email at
hrhelpdesk@phila.gov ALL Applications must be received by the end of
business on August 10, 2018. Your application will be rejected and you
will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you: 1) Do
not provide your complete and accurate social security number. 2)
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. Information concerning employment with the City of
Philadelphia may be found at: www.phila.gov/personnel
http://www.phila.gov/personnel/ExamsFAQ.html Facebook
@CityofPhiladelphiaJOBS Twitter @PHLCityJobs Notes to Applicants
ELIGIBLE LIST 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. VETERANS PREFERENCE Ten
points for veterans preference will be added to the scores of eligible
veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination.
You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a
DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be
reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be
considered. LEGACY PREFERENCE The children or grandchildren of
Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in
the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive
civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this
preference and who take and pass open competitive civil service
examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The
candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before
points are awarded. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE: ADDITIONAL
POINTS: Up to 5 additional points will be added to the examination score
of any candidate who has passed the open competitive examination and who
has: A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA Such
candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two
year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one
year term of service. B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of
service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for
America). Such candidates will have: * 1 point added to their final
score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. * 2 points
added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above
service. * 3 points added to their final score if they have completed
900 Hours of the above service. * 5 points added to their final score if
they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service. The candidate must
successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are
awarded. Projected Exam Date This examination will be scheduled for
September 28, 2018. Please note that this examination date is subject to
change. A Published List of Candidates and/or an Eligible List is
planned for the week of October 15, 2018. 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 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
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