Announcement Details
Exam Announcement Details
Exam Title
Fire Paramedic Services Chief

Exam Number
6B25-20240624-13-00

Salary
$130,405 - $136,058 per year

Certification Rule
Rule of Five (5)

Competition
Department Only Promotional

Department
13 - Fire Department

Announcement Date
06/24/2024

Close Date
07/19/2024

General Definition

ABOUT THE POSITION This is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work directing either the operations component of the Fire Department EMS program through a staff of Fire Paramedics or the administration of the EMS Regional Office through subordinate fire paramedic officers and administrative and medical support personnel. In the operations function, an employee in this class directs, through subordinate fire paramedic officers, the coordination and deployment of equipment and personnel to emergency scenes and the training of fire paramedic personnel in accordance with state and departmental regulations. Responding to emergency scenes and maintaining command of EMS operations until the arrival of a higher level officer are significant aspects of the work. In the administration function, an employee in this class insures compliance with EMS regulations and directs the activities of the EMS Regional Office, developing and maintaining a comprehensive EMS plan, including the designation of primary response areas for the region. Contacts with state regional and local jurisdictions and coordination with contractors, hospital administrators, and other providers of pre-hospital care activities are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner for Fire Operations.
Union Code
F. Firefighters (IAFF)

FLSA Code
Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
David Ross
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2359
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov
3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
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 by the date of the oral examination: September 30, 2024.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia Fire Department with permanent Civil Service status in the Philadelphia Fire Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. EDUCATION Completion of an intensive training program conducted by the Fire Department in advanced life support practices and techniques, especially in the mastery of established protocols for drug therapy and cardiopulmonary and respiratory resuscitation techniques.
AND
3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Two years of current experience as a Fire Paramedic Captain or Fire Service Paramedic Exposure Control Officer.
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 certification as a Paramedic issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Paramedic Services Chief.
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Fire Paramedic Services Chief.
Other Requirements

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates claiming education points MUST submit a copy of their official transcript. The degree must have been conferred/awarded no later than the date of the oral examination: September 30, 2024.
An applicant may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced until 30 days after the Eligible List of Candidates is established by the Director or his/her designee.
It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, mail or fax. Your options are further explained below:
Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application
You may upload the documentation into your account, and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced.
Your documentation 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 an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax
If you submit the required documentation via email, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-0861 with ATTN: David Ross
Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attention: David Ross
Equivalency Statement(s)
Application Details
Notes to Applicants

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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 Mayor's 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.
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 July 19, 2024. 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 various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources . The pages for each are linked below:
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Youtube
NextDoor
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ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Fire Department will be established as a result of the 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:
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. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding September 30, 2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference.
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.
ADDITIONAL CREDITS ON EXAMINATIONS
Effective May 21, 2018, for all Fire promotional examinations administered and eligible lists established after the issuance of the May 2018 Act 111 interest arbitration award, candidates who otherwise achieve eligibility for promotion to a higher rank and who have successfully completed a course of study in any major at an accredited college or university will have:

• 0.5 points added to their final score if the highest degree received is an Associate's Degree
• 1.0 point added to their final score if the highest degree received is a Bachelor's Degree
• 1.5 points added to their final score if the highest degree received is a Master's Degree

Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an 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. The degree must have been conferred no later than September 30, 2024.
2. An applicant may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced until 30 days after the Published List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee. If an eligible candidate does not request additional credits or does not submit a transcript until after certifications and appointments have been made, the granting of additional credits shall have no effect on prior certifications and appointments.
3. An applicant must submit adequate documentation as required by the Office of Human Resources. Adequate documentation is a copy of your official college transcript.

Tie Breaking Procedure for Uniform Fire Promotional Examinations When two or more competitors have the same final average (including credits), and the examination parts are not of equal weight, rank order among the tied competitors shall be determined by ranking their names:

1. First by their grades on the part of the examination which has the greatest weight,
2. Second, by their grades on the remaining weighted parts in order of decreasing weight,
3. Third, by seniority points and
4. Fourth, by computer assigned random numbers, or such other appropriate procedure as the Director may determine.

MILITARY LEAVE - Any candidate, who intends to make a request to take the test on a date other than the scheduled test date because of military duty on that date, must file a written request and send proof of military duties (i.e. official orders) to:
Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov
Fax: 215-686-2347 w/ ATTN: David Ross
Mailing address:
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
Attn: David Ross
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Note: Candidates are encouraged to attach all documents to their application or submit documents via email to avoid any delays.
Projected Exam Date

ORAL EXAMINATION
This oral examination will be scheduled for the week of September 30, 2024. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Virtual Testing May Be Utilized for the Oral Examination
Candidates taking an oral examination may have their responses recorded on the date of the examination and rated by Subject Matter Experts at a later date. Please refer all questions regarding this examination to the analyst listed below on the announcement.
An Eligible List is planned for the week of October 28, 2024 . Please note that this date may change.
Test Review

ORAL EXAMINATION
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. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
Assigned to (view only)
Assigned to
David Ross
Parts & Weights
Part
Virtual Oral Exam

Weight
90%

Part
Seniority Rating

Weight
10%