Fiscal Officer

This is fiscal administrative work directing the accounting and budgeting functions of a large city agency or directing the budgeting and other fiscal functions for several departments as a part of an administrative services cluster. Employees in this class plan and administer a comprehensive budget program and develop fiscal policies and accounting methods to control and report on departmental activities and functions. Employees plan, assign and review the work of a staff comprised of a combination of budgeting, accounting, and other fiscal staff. An employee working in the central finance agency will also participate in assignments related to bonds, contracts and miscellaneous appropriations and contributions. Working with administrative officials to implement fiscal policies and departmental budget objectives is of major significance to the work.

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

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

ELIGIBLE LIST: CITY-WIDE PROMOTIONAL

Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

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 later in this form. The response on this application 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

EXAM INFORMATION:

This computer-based examination with an oral component will be scheduled for November 30, 2026.  Please note that this examination date is subject to change

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently. 

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Nashe Colmon at nashe.colmon@phila.gov, and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of December 19, 2026.  Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test ReviewCollege

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. 

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher. 

2. EDUCATION 

Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.

 

AND 

 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE 

Three years of budgetary, accounting or analytical experience in fiscal administration.

AND

 4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE 

Two years of supervisory experience directing a department-wide budget program or directing full performance level accounting personnel for an accounting operation within a City department, or two years of administrative analysis and management work for a commissioner or deputy commissioner carrying out a variety of analytical management and staff assignments pertaining to the fiscal management of the department.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department, which includes a bachelor's degree and the specific experience indicated above.

 

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree.  Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application.  Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only.  You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials 

Salary : $96,194 - $123,688