“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

Controller

Will provide guidance for and review changes to the 5 year financial forecast, including fund balance, pension costs, fringe benefit and insurance projections and estimates, oversee the cash flow forecast and monitoring of actual results to plan, on a monthly basis.  Be responsible for development and review of the annual wage and fringe benefit budget.  Reviews all financial analysis that supports staffing, build versus buy, ROI, breakeven analysis, in source verses outsource decisions, department performance metrics, six sigma financial impact statements. Responsible for review of pension costs, health insurance costs, and payroll projections including establishing annual budget development and monthly monitoring and analysis. Responsible for development and review of the annual city budget including, capital plan, indirect cost plan, and operating transfers.  Successful applicants will have a Certified Public Accountant designation with a MBA in business administration, accounting or finance and a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial and budget management experience in the public or private sector along with financial management and administration experience within both a commercial and government setting to include GAAP and complex audits.  Three years audit and accounting experience at a CPA firm preferred. Please submit resume and application to, Human Resources, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA  19601, email jobs@readingpa.org or FAX 610-372-3722.

Maintenance Worker II/ RAWA

Outside Crew, with exposure to weather, heavy lifting, excessive bending and operating jackhammer & tampers. Two (2) years prior maintenance experience and valid PA driver's license Class C required; High school graduate or equivalent. Preference given to City residents. Please submit resume and application to, Human Resources, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA  19601, email jobs@readingpa.org or FAX 610-372-3722.

Telecommunicator I

Must be able to operate radio dispatching equipment unit and have at least two (2) years of applicable work experience within a Police department.  Rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and holiday work required. Light typing required. High School graduate or equivalent. Must be familiar with WINDOWS operating system.  Requires completion of successful background check by Police Department. Preference given to City residents.  Please submit resume and application no later than Friday August 28, 2010 to Department of Human Resources, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA  19601, email jobs@readingpa.org or FAX 610-372-3722.

City Health Officer

Pennsylvania licensed medical physician to serve as Health Officer for the City of Reading.  Will be required to enforce health and safety Ordinances of the City, provide health, safety and medical advice to City administration, evaluate and issue handicap parking program, collaborate with Human Resources in worker’s comp, and other medical issues, and lead abatement program.  Administer vaccines and provide courtesy medical care to City employees. Preference given to City of Reading residents.    Apply: City of Reading, Human Resources Department, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA  19601, by fax: 610-372-3722, or e-mail:  sandy.hummel@readingpa.org, 610-655-6014.

Sewers Supervisor

Responsible for overall supervision of assigned Sewers personnel and associated tasks. Works to ensure that all assigned personnel are following established procedures as related to operations, maintenance, and safety for the sanitary and storm sewer repair sites, preventive maintenance activities and/or investigate activities as assigned.   Is responsible for decisions impacting the collection system as a whole for the compliance with and attainment of local, state and federal regulations.    Position involves standing, walking, and outside weather exposure on a daily basis. Must obtain a valid   PA CDL Class A,   with tanker endorsement and airbrake certification and PA DEP collection system certification. Related experience and/or educational and vocational training desired.   Must possess basic computer skills including MS Outlook and MS Office. Must have basic heavy equipment experience and mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting abilities.    City of Reading resident preferred. Please submit resume and application to Human Resources, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601,   email    jobs@readingpa.org   or FAX (610)372-3722.

To apply for employment with the City of Reading, please forward a copy of your resume or download and complete an employment application here, specifying the type of employment/position you are applying for and send to:

Human Resources Department
City of Reading
815 Washington Street – Room 2-39
Reading, PA 19601
FAX: 610/372-3722
EMAIL: jobs@readingpa.org

Announcements for Police Department or Fire & Rescue civil service testing may be found on their web pages under City Departments.

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Male/female/disability all given equal consideration