Management Trainee (Personnel)

Management Trainee (Personnel)

Apply to this opportunity here: Phila.gov | Human Resources - Applicant Portal | Management Trainee (Personnel)

All applications will be accepted from 01/06/2025 - 01/19/2025.

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, job growth opportunities and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

All applications must be submitted by 01/19/2025 at www.phila.gov/jobs. 

General Job Description:
This is government administration work at the trainee level. Employees in this class learn the principles, practices and techniques required to perform management-level work of an assigned City department in a particular specialty area. Employees are selected and assigned based on the educational requirements for the specific position. Employees in this class complete a training program that includes assignment to various duties, attending training sessions, participating in projects and other tasks designed to familiarize them with the operations of city government. Assignments vary in nature and increase in difficulty as the employee gains experience. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level manager.

Minimum Requirements: 

EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in an academic discipline appropriate to the job assignment.

SPECIALTY — Personnel
MAJOR COURSE WORK IN
Human Resources Administration, Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Tests and Measurement, Labor Relations, Employment Relations, Legal Studies, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, Government Administration, Organizational Development/Leadership, or a related area;
OR
Completion of any Bachelor’s Degree program AND current enrollment in a Master’s of Public /Government Administration program or Human Resources and Employment Relations program at an accredited college or university and the completion of 9 credits in the specified Master’s program.

SPECIALTY — All Specialties
MAJOR COURSE WORK IN
Government Administration, Public Administration, or a related area.

NOTE: For the Personnel Specialty only, completion of any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following valid certifications meets the education requirement:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) issued by World At Work
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) issued by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
• Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management 

All applications must be submitted at www.phila.gov/jobs by 01/19/2025.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Melanie M Chalmers – Melanie.M.Chalmers@phila.gov.