Parks and Recreation Outreach Worker

Important Details

• Schedule: Scheduled evening and weekend work
• Projected Exam Date: December 3, 2026
• Eligible List Establishment: Week of December 14, 2026

Application Process

• Submit an online application only; paper applications will not be accepted
• 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
• Submit a copy of 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
• Submit a copy of your 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
• Upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application (Option 1)
• Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification (Option 2)
• Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers

Residency Requirements

• Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application, however applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment
• 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 people receiving an identical test score
• To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application

Indebtedness Notice

• As a condition of employment, 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

Preference Points for Candidates for Open-Competitive Exams

• Candidates who pass Open-Competitive exams may be eligible for additional points added to their final score
• Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established
• The required documentation for the preference must be provided to receive the points

U.S. Veteran's Preference

• Ten points will be added to the scores of eligible veterans
• You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces
• Attach a DD214, member 4, or NGB-22 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed
• Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered
• Veteran’s Points may be claimed at any time before the list expires

Legacy Preference

• Ten points will be added to the scores of the children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty

National Volunteer Service Preference

• Up to 5 points will be added to the score of any candidate who has successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA
• For Peace Corps, 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
• Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America)
• 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

Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education Preference

• Up to 5 points will be added to the score of candidates who have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia within the last three years before the examination announcement date
• If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran

About the Company

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work. It offers a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and opportunities for growth and excellence.

Headquarters

Philadelphia, PA

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