Inventory Control Technician (General Commodities)

This is inventory control work in the area of specialization with responsibility for maintenance of perpetual inventory records, personal property inventory records and may involve the review and processing of requisitions for a major department. Employees in the General Commodities specialty perform an inventory control function for a large and varied departmental stores operation, comprising a diverse combination of maintenance, office and construction supplies. Employees in the Automotive Parts specialty perform an inventory control function for a large fleet of automotive vehicles. Employees in the Health specialty perform an inventory control function for biologicals, prescriptions, vaccines and other medical supplies and items. Employees in this class may supervise clerical and/or stores personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Melanie M Chalmers

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2690

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: Melanie.M.Chalmers@phila.gov

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 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:

This examination will be scheduled for 11/19/2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change. 

Exams using Proctor Exam or Proctor IO

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 Melanie M Chalmers at Melanie.M.Chalmers@phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of 11/30/2026. 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 Review.

High School/GED

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 (April 25, 2027) 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.

GENERAL COMMODITIES SPECIALTY

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

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

AND 

2.EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

3.GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience receiving, storing or issuing supplies.

AND

4.SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Three years of Stores Worker experience, receiving, storing and/or issuing supplies for a municipal department.

OR

2.EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade

AND

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

One year of clerical experience.

AND

4.SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Three years of clerical experience at the Account Clerk level or above which shall have involved record-keeping for a purchase processing or an inventory control function in a large municipal operating department characterized by multiple field sites and a large volume of stock items.

Salary : $54,572 - $61,084