Environmental Health Worker (General)

Posting number: 4J07-20260706-14-02

Department: DPH Health

Job classification: Environmental Health Worker

Posting type: Department Only Promotional

Categories: Environmental Services, Public Health

Summary

This is community public health work disseminating information that promotes health and prevents illness and injury from indoor environmental health risks. Employees in this class meet with individual clients and families to educate, provide access to resources, address home health and safety hazards, and develop strategies to improve health and well-being. Employees are responsible conducting home visits of families with a child who is at risk of, or has, an elevated blood lead level, asthma, or another health condition. Employees educate clients and families about dangers and home health and safety hazards including lead paint, mold, clutter, pests, asthma triggers and fall/tripping hazards. Employees in this class perform home assessments and develop environmental and individual action plans and serve as a link between the Health Department, care providers and families to facilitate access to services and referrals. Employees perform this work in a variety of settings including client homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses and community centers. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative or technical superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Bradley Greenfield

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2376

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: Bradley.Greenfield@phila.gov

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Examples of duties

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Public Health 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

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. This response 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.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE:

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 08/24/2026.  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.

Qualifications

High School/GED