City Of Reading, Pennsylvania
Employment Opportunities
"The City of Reading is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability
or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects
of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers,
promotions, training, terminations, working conditions,
compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions
of employment."
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources/Finance
POSITION: Human Resources Coordinator - Pension
SALARY: commensurate
POSITION AVAILABLE: immediately
Person to provide administrative/clerical support to three pension funds: Officers and Employees Retirement Board, Police Pension Fund Association Board and Firemen’s Pension Fund Board. May be required to perform other Human Resources functions as necessary.
Secretarial school graduate or 2-4 years equivalent work experience required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand Federal, State and Local laws and to make changes in procedures as mandated by law. Must be a proficient typist with excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills. Solid knowledge of mathematical calculations and statistics. Record keeping and a background in the coordination of pension.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of request with resume to Sandy Hummel, City Hall, no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Managing Director - Challenging opportunity to live and work in a high quality of life community. Reading, with a population of 82,200, covers just under ten-square miles in southeastern Pennsylvania. Reading is one and one-half hours from Philadelphia and two and one-half hours from New York City by auto. Reading is the County seat of Berks County which was created in 1752. Reading became an incorporated borough in 1783, a city in 1847, and a Third Class City (its current status) in 1874. Reading has more than 6 million visitors annually. Residents enjoy a variety of choices for outdoor activities. Governing law in Reading is Home Rule Charter. Reading has a strong mayor form of government with a mayor elected at large for a four year term. There are seven members on the City Council, six are elected by districts and one (President of Council) is elected at large. The Mayor is accountable for the executive branch of City Government. The Managing Director is appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. This is an opportunity to establish a precedent and turn around a community that is fiscally distressed and challenged. There are many redevelopment opportunities in the community, including riverfront development. The Managing Director reports to the Mayor and takes direction from the Mayor. The Managing Director position is the senior executive and administrative position in the City government. Duties include executing and enforcing the provisions of the City Charter and all ordinances, resolutions, and motions of City Council; directing and supervising the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by law; appointing, suspending, or removing any City employee, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by law; preparing and submitting to the Mayor on an annual basis, a five-year financial plan and budget; supervising and directing the negotiation and administration of any collective bargaining agreements with City employees; submitting to the Mayor a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the City within 30 days of the end of each fiscal year. Issues facing the City include financial issues; major capital improvement needs in wastewater treatment plant; potential to sell water to surrounding communities; crime; economic development/redevelopment; changing demographics. The successful candidate will be a strong leader and manager, and a dedicated professional with a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent plus at least three year's experience at an executive or administrative level, or a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or equivalent plus at least five years of experience at an executive or administrative level. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, able to effectively handle day to day internal City operations; able to focus on efficiency in government; able to look at the organization and various City operations from a professional point of view; organized, articulate, bright and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, in the range of $90,000 to $110,000 plus a competitive fringe benefit package. Successful candidate must establish residency in the City of Reading within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Apply: City of Reading, Human Resources Department, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, by fax: 610/372-3722, or e-mail: Jobs@readingpa.org . An AA/EEO Employer by choice. Male/female/disability all given equal consideration." The City of Reading is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment."
Help Wanted - General
PLAYGROUND LEADERS for summer season. Starting salary $8.50 per hour. Applicants should have completed first year of college or job related experience, or equivalence thereof, should also possess a mature, responsible disposition and a desire to work with inner-city youth. Applicants should contact Heather City of Reading Recreation Department at 655-6203. Jobs@readingpa.org .
Community Development Manager to manage and supervise the activities of the Community Development Office and Planning Division, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations to coordinate planning activities with other divisions, departments and agencies; to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Planning Commission and other bodies in planning matters; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in urban or Regional Planning or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related managerial level experience in planning, historic preservation, CDBG allocation, oversight, and compliance, CIP management with increasing responsibility within an organization. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Professional certification is also preferred.
Interested applicants should forward resumes to Human Resources Office, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, by fax at 610-372-3722 or email christine.wheelen@readingpa.org.
Police Radio Dispatchers needed on a part-time basis for the City of Reading. Experience preferred but willing to train. Must possess good communication skills, typing/computer experience, ability to work under pressure and/or stressful situations, customer service oriented background with good decision making skills. Bi-lingual skills a plus. Will be subject to police background investigation. Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Office, City of Reading, 815 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601, 610/655-6012, by fax at 610/372-3722.
Please no resumes, applications only. For full consideration completed applications must received by the City’s Human Resources Department on or before Thursday, January 31, 2008. Preference given to City residents.
Reading Public Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic team player to assume the position of Assistant Director.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of library experience and two years of supervisory experience. His or her personal qualities must include demonstrated leadership ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and decision-making and problem-solving expertise. In addition he or she must possess public speaking skills and the ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups, and the media. Other key skills include initiative, creativity, time management, and a knowledge of technology-related services, including Horizon ILS.
The Assistant Director’s duties will include but not be limited to matters such as hiring, dismissing, and promoting staff; developing staff orientation programs; settling grievances; counseling staff; assuring that library policies and procedures are followed; creating staff schedules; and monitoring staff for compliance to policies. A background in public relations, marketing, or business management is desirable. Library Science degree required. Preference will be accorded candidates with an ALA-accredited MLS.
Interested applicants should forward resumes to Human Resources Office, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, by fax at 610-372-3722 or email: christine.wheelen@readingpa.org.
Help Wanted - Professional
Monitoring Specialist – for City of
Reading’s Community Development programs. BS in
Public Administration and one year public sector administrative
experience required. Must be familiar with HUD regulations
and monitoring of federally funded programs and governmental
operations. Excellent communication skills, both oral
and written, required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
required. 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: jobs@readingpa.org.
An AA/EEO Employer by choice. Male/female/disability all
given equal consideration.
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
Police Officer and EMS/Firefighter We often
receive requests for information relative to applying
for police officer and EMS/firefighters. These positions
are governed by our Civil Service Board, an independent
entity of the City of Reading. We can only accept applications
for these positions when the Civil Service Board has announced
a window period to do so. Any such announcement will appear
under our employment opportunities listed above.
An EEO/AA Employer by choice.
Male/female/disability all given equal consideration.
