Salary: $74,390.00 - $95,637.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: FLP Free Library of Phila
Opening Date: 05/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: H
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of 5
1. Parts: Training & Experience Evaluation
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
3. Parts: N/A
3. Weight: N/A
Salary Range: EP22

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:
General Definition
This is specialized supervisory level library work in a municipal library system. Employees in this class may manage, through subordinate supervisors, a major reference and information department providing city-wide services and community outreach or the activities of lower level librarians, technicians, and clerical personnel engaged in cataloging library materials, ordering and receiving books or other library materials, and other related technical services functions. Work may include providing coordinating services in the areas of material selection and promotion, staff training, community relations or research and evaluation on a city-wide basis. Maintaining and developing library collections, establishing cooperative working relationships with associates and recommending and implementing new policies or procedures are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of a Library Administrator.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional 2

City of Philadelphia -Office of Human Resources

1401JFKBoulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

(e)
For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected]
Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL- ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Free Library 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:

The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one year after appointment
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 7/13/2026. 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.
Level of Education Required
College
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience requirements which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
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.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Free Library with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
2. EDUCATION

Possession of a fifth year degree from an accredited school of library science.

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three years of librarian experience in a large library system.

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

One year of librarian experience above the full performance level.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department which has included the fifth year degree in Library Science as an educational minimum and the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

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
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional

City of Philadelphia -Office of Human Resources

1401JFKBoulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

(e) [email protected]
City of Philadelphia Benefits includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistant Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Paid personal days
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Backup Child and Adult care
• Wellbeing platform and programs
• Retiree Health Benefits
• Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Discounts for City Employees

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Are you presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Free Library with a Performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question