City of Philadelphia

Research & Information Analyst Supervisor (Public Health)

City of Philadelphia$84K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in public health, administration, political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, or related field.
  • One year of experience in social science research or advanced statistical analysis.
  • Two years of advanced analytical experience in public or behavioral health programs.
  • Proficiency in planning and designing research projects.
  • Experience using computer-based management information systems.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff conducting analytical studies for public health or law enforcement.
  • Plan and design research projects based on community needs.
  • Direct evaluation and reporting of intervention data to stakeholders.
  • Adapt computer systems to align with public health program activities.
  • Implement and ensure adherence to program policies and governmental requirements.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement plan options with city contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Salary: $84,075.00 - $108,099.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: DPH Health
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: H
Competition: Open Competitive
Residency Waiver: No Waiver
Certification Rule: Rule of 5
1. Parts: Training & Experience Evaluation
1. Weight: 100%
2. Parts: N/A
2. Weight: N/A
3. Parts: N/A
3. Weight: N/A
Salary Range: N023
Additional Salary Information: New employees may be appointed at a step in the pay range above the minimum salary depending on qualifications.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:
General Definition
This is research and information management work at the supervisory level overseeing the activities of staff conducting analytical studies for a law enforcement, correctional, public or behavioral health department or agency. Employees in this class have responsibility for planning and designing research projects and supervising employees researching, collecting data and performing statistical analysis needed to monitor trends, patterns, and changes in populations, socioeconomic and demographic factors, technology and operating activities which impact quality and delivery of service to the community and clientele.

Employees in the Public Safety Specialty Early Intervention System assignment are responsible for directing research analysts in the evaluation and reporting based on analysis of intervention data to diverse stakeholders. Work involves planning, designing, and adapting mainframe or networking computer systems to public or behavioral health, or public safety program activities and the needs of provider agencies and the general public. Defining, implementing and assuring the adherence of program policy in conjunction with public or behavioral health and public safety governmental requirements are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.
CONTACT INFORMATION

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

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:215-686-5561

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at215-686-0880 or email [email protected]
Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
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 to submit an application; however Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.

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 people receiving an identical test score.
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.
INDEBTEDNESS NOTICE

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 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. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

Preference Points
U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Ten points for veteran's 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

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:

  1. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA are eligible for additional points

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.
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.


PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE
Only those competitors who have a passing grade in all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.

  1. Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.
  2. Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.
  3. 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.

Candidates must submit adequate documentation including high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.

Type of Exam
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.

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,
An Eligible List will be established the week of 10/19/2026 Please note that this date may change.

Level of Education Required

College
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

Minimum Acceptable Training and 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 all requirements

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.
PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALTY

1. EDUCATION:

Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health, public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, or a related field.
AND
2. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One year of experience conducting social science research studies and performing advanced statistical analyses or gathering or analyzing data in a technical or administrative field.
AND
3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Two years of advanced level analytical experience in a public or behavioral health service program designing, implementing, and applying computer-based management information systems to improve operating efficiency and facilitate management reporti

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