Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
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What We Offer:
• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.
The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.
Job Description
We are looking for an IT Resourcing Specialist who can help us grow by finding, recruiting, and hiring smart and capable people. The primary responsibilities for this role will include sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interviewing qualified candidates for multiple technical roles. You will network and communicate online and offline with potential candidates to promote the City of Philadelphia and OIT as a workplace of choice and ensure that we attract the most skilled professionals. You will also work closely with your colleagues to reduce our time-to-hire. Your long-term goal will be to build sustainable processes that ensure a technology talent pipeline for the City.
OIT is looking for an experienced and motivated IT Resourcing Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will assist with sourcing, finding, attracting, and hiring technology talent with the goal of fulfilling the organization’s ongoing hiring needs. You will develop new processes to support hiring a variety of technical positions – software developers, network architects, platform engineers, program managers, and many others.
As OIT’s IT Resourcing Specialist, you will have an opportunity to:
• Research, write and post technical job descriptions
• Source potential candidates from niche platforms, like Stack Overflow and Github
• Evaluate specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT candidate resumes
• Perform phone screens to assess applicant ability and suitability
• Interview candidates through a combination of methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Coordinate with IT team leaders to forecast organization goals and hiring needs
• Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings
• Participate in technology conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
• Coordinate the hiring process with OIT managers and human resources professionals to ensure timely hiring
• Assist with onboarding new hires
• Promote the City’s and OIT’s reputation as a workplace of choice
• Conduct job and task analyses with hiring managers to document job duties and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with new technology trends and products
Competencies
• Proven work experience as a technical recruiter.
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. phone, Skype and structured)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and adhere to employment laws, rules and regulations and City policies
• Ability to earn and adhere to personal data privacy regulations
Qualifications
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, IT or other relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in an IT recruitment or similar strategic hiring role demonstrating exposure to most of the following areas:
• Basic principles of recruitment marketing
• Sorting and categorizing large volumes of resumes
• Experience in Employer Branding methods
• Initial candidate screening to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements
• Scheduling and attending job/career fairs with appropriate staff to generate qualified applicants
• Conducting reference and background checks
• Researching, analyzing, preparing and presenting hiring statistics
• Maintaining records on recruiting activities as required
• Must have a Driver’s License
Additional Information
Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
Starting salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.
We won’t accept or review incomplete applications.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.