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City Of Reading Employment Opportunities
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PDF version“The City of Reading, PA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identities or expressions, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. This policy applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations."
Help Wanted - Developer | Telecommunicator I/Part-time | Human Resources Assistant
Records Clerk | Human Resources Generalist | Equipment Operator II
This is an entry-level information technology position responsible for providing high quality design, analysis, development, coding, testing, implementation and maintenance of City systems/applications. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to problem solve, the ability to think quickly and effectively, and must be detail oriented. The selected individual will be a self-starter and will perform under limited supervision. Strong business acumen desired. Click here for complete job description.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Typical job duties may include but are not limited to:
- Answering telephones for emergency and non-emergency citizens requests for police assistance.
- Complete Assignment Cards or Computerized Assignment entries and forwards them to the assigned Radio Dispatcher.
- Signs out keys for unmarked police vehicles.
- Retrieves and enters information into law enforcement computer systems.
- Refers the public to other agencies for assistance.
- Maintain various clerical duties as assigned.
- Monitors burglar alarms, panic alarms, fire alarms, and security systems.
- Operate police radio communications on a regular frequency.
- Monitors City and County Fire, EMS, and Police Communications network if assigned. Runs License checks on computer for use by Central records, District Courts, and authorized City Agencies.
- Dispatch police calls on assigned and unassigned calls, including assignment and backup units.
- Handle complaints in absence of desk sergeants.
The Human Resources Division is seeking an individual responsible for performing a variety of complex and administrative duties relating to personnel functions and programs including in the areas of employment recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS; provides information and assistance to City employees and the general public regarding Human Resources activities, processes, policies and procedures: prepares various correspondence and memoranda: coordinates activities related to the area of assignment; and performs a variety of general office support duties. Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, Xerox machine; utilize various applications and software packages. Click here for complete job description.
The part-time Records Clerk performs clerical duties for the Reading Police Department such as filing, data entry, answering phones and servicing requests for citizens and criminal justice agencies. Work hours are varied as needed to fill open shifts and hours in the Records Office. Hours will start no earlier than 7:30 AM and extend no later than 8:00 PM. The part-time Records Clerk will work no more than 28 hours per week. Preference is given to City of Reading residents. Click here for complete job description.
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for regular daily operations within the Human Resources Division under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, which include the following functional areas: administering policies and procedures, programs and practices: including planning, organizing, training and development. Additional responsibilities include departmental development, employee relations, benefits and compensation. The Human Resources Generalist carries out the practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented and a high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of the workforce. Click here for complete job description.
This position requires experience with the operation and maintenance of underground utilities to perform repairs, replacement, and rehabilitation via excavation work, pipe inspection and cleaning using specialized in-pipe equipment, and preventive maintenance to maintain the sanitary and storm sewer facilities owned by the City of Reading. Click here for complete job description.
Fire/Police
If you are interested in becoming a City of Reading Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic or Police Officer please click their respective link for information on upcoming civil service testing .
You can also visit the City of Reading Pennsylvania Civil Service Board page on Facebook for information on upcoming Civil Service testing dates for both the Police Department as well as the Fire Department.
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To apply for employment with the City of Reading, download and complete an Employment Application, and a Affirmative Action/EEO Information Request, specifying the type of employment/position you are applying for, attach resume' if applicable and send to:
Human Resources
City of Reading
815 Washington Street – Room 2-39
Reading, PA 19601
FAX: 610/372-3722
EMAIL: jobs@readingpa.org
An EEO/AA Employer by choice.
Male/female/disability all given equal consideration
