Fiscal Analyst 2

City-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a fiscal analysis professional at the full performance level to conduct feasibility studies and research for long-range capital and operating programs that impact multiple city departments. The role includes compiling information for financial planning and may involve grant budgeting, leading others, and liaising with federal government on grant payment systems.

Promotional eligible lists will be established city-wide for this examination.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, public administration, accounting or closely related field.
• General Experience: Two years of accounting, administrative, budget or fiscal experience.
• Specific Experience: Two years at full performance level analyzing, compiling, evaluating, interpreting or researching financial data; or two years at advanced level preparing financial statements or developing accounting systems.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budget analysis

Financial data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/finance/PA public administration/accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

This is fiscal analysis work at the full performance level conducting feasibility studies and research for long range, fiscal programs that impact multiple City departments or agencies. Compiling information concerning financial planning of various programs and the investigation of the financial implication of these programs are significant aspects of the work. Employees in this class perform an interpretive service in the long range capital and operating programs of the city. Employees in this class may also perform grant budgeting analysis work leading the work of lower level employees and acting as liaison with the federal government as an authorized user of the federal grant payment management systems. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

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.

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.

IF A COMPUTER BASED WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS HELD:

PROJECTED EXAM DATE:

This examination will be scheduled for December 8, 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 April Graham at [e-mail] and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

IF A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION IS HELD:

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of December 14, 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.

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

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 in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, accounting, or closely related field at an accredited college or university.

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two years of accounting, administrative, budget or fiscal experience.

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Option 1:

Two years of experience at or above the full performance level analyzing, compiling, evaluating, interpreting, or researching financial or statistical data in one of the following areas:

• Financial Administration
• Operations
• Auditing

OR

Option 2:

Two years of accounting experience at or above the advanced performance level preparing financial statements or developing, implementing, and evaluating accounting systems.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included completion of a bachelor’s degree as indicated above.

City of Philadelphia classes that typically meet the specific experience requirements:

• Administrative Specialist 2 (2L17/2L32) (Positions in Budget/Financial Assignment only)
• Auditor 2 (2A42)
• Contracts Auditor 2 (2A66)
• Departmental Accounting Systems Specialist (2A19)
• Financial Accountant (2A09)
• Research and Information Analyst 1 (Fiscal Specialty Only) (2F21)
• Enterprise Fund Financial Analyst (2F33)

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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