Government Career and Information Fair
February 10, 2010
Sponsored by the
SEPCHE
SouthEastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education
Participating Agencies:
City of Philadelphia Controller’s Office, 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1230, Municipal Services Building, Philadelphia,
PA 19102. The Office of the City Controller performs independent audits of the City of Philadelphia and the School District
of Philadelphia’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports as well as the Single (grant-related Audit for those entities. The
Office also performs financial and performance audits for the city, its departments and agencies, and the School District.
Position types and majors sought: Auditor Trainee (full-time); Major: Accounting. Contact person: James McNichol, Audit
Administrator; Email: James.McNichol@phila.gov; phone: 215-686-6697; fax: 215-686-3832. Representatives: James
McNichol, Audit Administrator and Nadine Perese, Auditor.
City Year Greater Philadelphia, 2221 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. City Year unites young
people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As
tutors, mentors, and role models, these leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and
neighborhoods across the United States and in South Africa. Position types and majors sought: City Year Americorps
Member Special Agent (full-time), Majors: All. Contact Person: Theresa Ehrenreich, Senior Outreach Coordinator; 267-3867035; Email: philadelphiarecruitment@cityyear.org; Fax: 215-988-2163.
Commonwealth of PA - State Civil Service Commission, 10 S. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Civil Service is an employment system that is based on hiring, retaining and promoting employees on their qualifications
and ability to do the work. The Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission administers a merit system for state agencies
having civil service employees and for local government agencies that have contracted the services of the Commission.
There are approximately 61,000 employees of the merit system working for one of 34 state agencies. An additional 9,000
civil servants work for one of approximately 300 local government agencies also covered under the Civil Service Act through
contractual arrangements including Emergency Management Agencies, Housing Authorities, Mental Health/Mental
Retardation County Agencies, Children and Youth County Agencies, Drug and Alcohol County Units and Area Agencies on
Aging. A majority of state jobs in the merit system are located in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas. The
remainder are spread throughout the state in such places as: district or regional offices, state parks and forests, highway
offices, mental health and retardation facilities, state correctional facilities, public assistance offices, local Job Centers, and
state liquor stores. Local government jobs are found in all counties except Philadelphia. Website: www.scsc.state.pa.us.
Position types and majors sought : Aging Care Manager 2 (full-time) (Social Welfare/Social Work/Human Services majors
preferred); County Caseworker 2 (full-time) (Major related to social sciences); Income Maintenance Caseworker (full-time)
(Any Bachelor's Degree)., Corrections Counselor Trainee (full-time) (Bachelor’s degree which includes 18 credits in
behavioral sciences, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field); County Caseworker 1 (full-time) (Bachelor’s degree
which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology,
gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.) Contact Person(s): Jeanne Cummings-Flanagan, Human
Resource Analyst; 215-560-2253; Email: Angel Nieves - anieves@state.pa.us; Fax: 215-560-1166.
County of Chester, 2 North High Street, 4th Floor, West Chester, PA 19380-0990. The County of Chester (local
government ) serves the citizens of Chester County through a variety of social service agencies: Children, Youth, and
Families, Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Drug & Alcohol, Department of Aging, Juvenile and Adult Probation. Positions
located in Chester County. Excellent County benefits. Visit our website at www.chesco.org.
Position types and majors sought : Caseworker, Social Worker, Probation Officer (full-time); Majors: Psychology,
Sociology, Criminology, Social Work. Contact Person(s): Deb Maccariella, Administrative Deputy; Linda Hutchinson,
Administrative Deputy; 610-344-5626; Fax: 610-344-4400. Email: rschindewolf@chesco.org.
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Customs and Border Protection, 103 South Gay Street, Suite 715, Baltimore, MD 21202. Within the Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) protects our nation’s borders from terrorism, human and
drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and
trade. As the nation’s single unified border agency, CBP’s mission is vitally important for the protection of the American
people and the national economy. Nearly 52,000 CBP employees work in a variety of ways to secure the nation’s borders
both at and between the official ports of entry and also to extend our zone of security. Employees continually incorporate
the core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity into their actions.
Position types and majors sought: CBP Officer (full-time) (Majors: All); CBP Agriculture Specialist (full-time) (Major: Biology,
Agriculture Science, and other related); Border Patrol (full-time) (Majors: all); Information Technology (full-time) (Majors:
Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research,
Engineering). Contact Person: Emilia Bakopoulos; Email: Bakopoulos@dhs.gov; Phone: 410-962-6200; Fax: 410-962-2423.
Representative(s): Nancy Lazzari, CBP Agriculture K9 Specialist; Bryon Howe, CBP Officer.
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111. The Defense Supply Center
Philadelphia’s mission is to support the armed forces by providing all the commodities they need to accomplish their
mission. We provide clothing and textiles, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies, food items and food service equipment,
and construction equipment. Position types and majors sought : Contract Specialists – Supply Chain Management
Specialist, Quality Assurance Specialist (full-time). Majors preferred: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management,
and Logistics. Contact Person(s): Hector Rodriguez, Intern Center Administrator; 215-737-6164; hector.rodriguez@dla.mil;
Fax: 215-737-6166; Jom Serad, Intern Center Administrator.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency provides leadership in the nation’s environmental science, research, education, and assessment efforts; makes
sound regulatory and program decisions, and carries out effective programs and policies to improve the global
environment. There are over 17,000 employees dedicated to the preservation and protection of human health and the
environment. They are working in new, creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for businesses and
taxpayers, and smarter for America’s future. Position types and majors sought: Student Career Experience Program
(SCEP/co-op/internship). Majors preferred: Business, Management, Human Resources, Information Technology,
Environmental Studies. Program Analyst (full-time) Majors preferred: Masters in Business, Management, Environmental
Studies. Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (full-time), Majors preferred: Environmental Engineering or Science,
Geology, Chemistry, Physics, any atmospheric sciences. Contact Person(s): Cheryl Talbot, Human Resources Specialist; 215814-5335; talbot.cheryl@epa.gov; Fax: 215-814-5391.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 600 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. Main Investigative agency of the
Department of Justice. Position types and majors sought: Special Agents, Investigative Analysts (full-time) (Majors: Hard
sciences, computer sciences, counter terrorism, military intelligence). Contact Person(s): Greg Branch, Special Agent; 215418-4152; gregory.branch@ic.fbi.gov.
Federal Bureau of Prisons, 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The federal detention center houses male and
female offenders awaiting trial, pending sentencing, or pending movement to designated federal prison facilities. The
detention center employs staff in a variety of areas in order to meet offender needs, such as education, medical and
psychological services, case management, facilities management, and correctional services. Position types and majors
sought: Correctional Officer (full-time) any major; Case Manager (full-time), Major preferred: Sociology; Nurse (full-time).
Contact person: Robert Weaver, Drug Treatment Specialist; Kevin Watson, Employee Services Specialist. Email:
HMills@bop.gov; Phone: 215-521-4000; fax: 215-521-4045.
Internal Revenue Service, 220 Lakeside Drive, Suite 220, Horsham, PA. The IRS is one of the largest institutions, with a
repeat customer base of over 250 million. We have business offices throughout the U.S. and job openings in many of these
offices. We provide outstanding training and advancement opportunities, outstanding benefits, stability, and a quality of
life (time for us…and time for you) that all adds up. Visit our website for more information: www.jobs.irs.gov. Position
types and majors sought: Revenue Agent (full-time); Special Agent (full-time) Major: any major with 15 credits in
Accounting; Revenue Officer (full-time), Major: Any, Business Management, Finance preferred; Tax Compliance Officer,
(full-time); Major: Any major with six accounting credits. Representatives: Denis Anastasia, Internal Revenue Agent,
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Thomas Anastasia, Special Agent. Contact person: Teri Oleyshetski, Recruiter; theresa.j.oletyshetski@irs.gov; Phone: 215344-6568; Fax: 215-344-6625.
Naval Inventory Control Point, 5450 Carlisle Pike, PO Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The Naval Inventory
Control Point mission involves forecasting, procuring, and managing material for U.S. Navy. Civilian federal workforce
develops contracts, provides supply chain support, manages/project material budgets; analyze operations for global fleet
ship/submarine fleet. Potential job opportunities: full time federal positions for logistics, supply chain management,
contracting, budget, finance, and engineering. Positions are located in Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia PA.
Position types and majors sought: Logistics Management Specialist (full-time) any major; Contract Specialist (Business
major or any major with a Business minor). Contact Person(s): Dawn Miller, Workforce Planning Analyst; 717-605-5540; fax:
717-605-8658; Email: dawn.miller@navy.mil.
New Jersey Judiciary, 209 S. Broad Street, P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ. We are an independent branch of government
constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes. Position types and majors sought: Intern, Majors
preferred: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology); Probation Officer (full-time), Majors preferred: Criminal Justice,
Psychology, Sociology. Representatives: Elaine Stoebenau, Human Resources Manager; Debbie Morgante, Administrative
Specialist 3; Donna Kulesa, Administrative Specialist 3. Contact person: Elaine Stoebenau;
Elaine.Stoebenau@judiciary.state.NJ.us; phone: 609-571-4001; Fax: 609-571-4006.
PA Department of Labor & Industry, 651 Boas Street, Room 514, Harrisburg, PA 17121. The PA Department of
Labor & Industry (L&I) has over 6,000 employees in 200 offices servicing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A leader in
economic and workforce development, L&I develops and services vital programs and initiatives in response to the changing
needs of Pennsylvania's workers and employees. L&I promotes an improved business climate by preparing job seekers for
the global workforce through employment and training services for adult, youth, older workers and dislocated workers.
Additionally, Labor & Industry enforces various laws and safety standards in the workplace, oversees the administration of
unemployment and workers' compensation benefits, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities.
Position types and majors sought: Unemployment Compensation Tax Agent (full-time); Majors: Accounting, Finance;
Information Technology Occupations – various (full-time); Majors: Information Technology and related fields; Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor (full-time); Majors: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Education, or
Rehabilitation Administration. Contact Person(s): Bria Taylor, Equal Opportunity Specialist; 717-772-9194;
brtaylor@state.pa.us. Representative(s): Rose Richardson, Equal Opportunity Assistant; Bria Taylor, Equal Opportunity
Specialist.
PA Department of Revenue, Bureau of Audits, 4600 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015. The Bureau audits
individuals and businesses for personal income, corporate, motor carrier and liquid fuels, IFTA, sales and use tax, and
gaming taxes. Position types and majors sought: Revenue Tax Auditors (full-time and internships), Major: Accounting.
Contact person: Kenneth Holmes, Revenue Tax Audit Supervisor; email: kholmes@state.pa.us; phone: 610-447-3116; fax:
610-447-3560.
Philadelphia County Assistance Office, 801 Market Street, Human Resources, Suite 5091, Philadelphia, PA 191073126. The Philadelphia County Assistance Office provides benefits to eligible needy families in the form of cash, medical,
food stamps, and supportive services in addition to making referrals to outside agencies.
Position types and majors sought : Income Maintenance Caseworker (full-time), Majors: Any.
Contact Person(s): Winona Al-Yakoub, Human Resource Analyst; walyakoub@state.pa.us; phone: (215) 560-2747; Fax: (215)
560-0151. Representatives: Winona Al-Yakoub, Human Resource Analyst and Linda Davis-Norman, Human Resource
Analyst.
Philadelphia Police Recruitment Unit, 2201 W. Hunting Park Av., 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The
Philadelphia Police Department is the largest police agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are seeking quality
people to join our ranks. We will soon be recruiting for our next test in 2010. All training for new recruits is at our
academy. Training is approximately 6 ½ months and upon graduating, the recruit advances to Police Officer 1. For all
requirements and information, please go to www.ppdonline.org. Job announcement for police officer recruit can be found
at www.phila.gov/personnel during February 2010. Position types and majors sought: Police Officer Recruit (full-time),
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Major: Any. Contact Person: Officer Raymond Miller; 215-683-2677; Email: police.recruitment@phila.gov; Fax: 215-6853029.
Social Security Administration, 807 Crosby Street, Chester, PA 19013. Social Security Administration is a dynamic,
national organization. SSA is an independent agency. SSA exemplifies the best in public service. Employees are committed
to providing world class service in helping people live better. Because millions of Americans depend on the Social Security
program, we are always looking for qualified people to help us accomplish our mission of serving the public’s Social Security
needs. Of the many positions SSA has to offer, a substantial number of these fall into a category of jobs referred to as
“public contact” positions. Telephone service representatives, claims technicians, and claims representatives are in this
category. SSA employees in these positions receive not only good opportunities for career growth, but also the satisfaction
of knowing that their efforts contribute significantly in ensuring that beneficiaries receive their Social Security benefits with
world class service. SSA is the world’s largest social insurance program providing benefits to 50 million Americans monthly.
Position types and majors sought: Claims Representative (full-time); Majors: none preferred. Service Representative (fulltime); Majors: none preferred.; Claims Development Clerk (Internship); Student Temporary Employment Program (parttime); Teleservice Representatives (full-time). Contact Person(s): Eileen Cooper, District Manager, Email:
Eileen.cooper@ssa.gov; phone: 610-874-1445; fax: 610-874-3126. Representative(s): Eileen Cooper, District Manager and
Robert Mannion, District Manager.
State of Delaware, 122 William Penn Street, Haslet Armory, Dover, DE 19901. The State of Delaware is one of
Delaware's largest employers. The State offers careers in a wide variety of fields and workplaces where people can develop
skills and reach their full career potential, consistent with their abilities and aspirations. By joining our State service, you will
have both the opportunity to advance professionally and participate in building a better Delaware. We continue aggressive
efforts to maintain competitive pay and benefits, expanded training offerings, career ladders and other ways of making our
employees work not only meaningful, but also rewarding and appreciated. The State of Delaware has much to offer as an
employer. Consider a career with the State of Delaware today! For a complete list of job openings, go to
www.delawarestatejobs.com. Position types and majors sought: Nurses, Full-time; Corrections (full-time) (Majors: Criminal
Justice); Engineer (full-time), Majors: Civil or Environmental Engineering; Social Worker (full-time) (Majors: Human
Services, Behavioral or Social Science or related field.) Contact Person(s): Jane Hahn, Human Resource Specialist; 302-7395458; jane.hahn@state.de.us. Representatives: Jane Hahn, Human Resource Specialist and Eileen Beebe, Human Resource
Specialist.
U S Army Medical Department, RT.38E, BLDG 2201, STE 105, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. The U.S. Army is hiring qualified
health professionals and scientists to fill positions in the Army and Army Reserve. Position types and majors sought: Full
and part-time positions; most majors accepted. Contact Person(s): SFC Brant L. Warner, U.S. Army Medical Recruiter; 856414-0109;brant.warner@usarec.army.mil; Fax: 856-414-0174. Representative(s): SFC Brant L. Warner, U.S. Army Medical
Recruiter; CPT Stuart Dubrier, U.S. Army Medical Recruiter.
U.S. Census Bureau, 1800 Markley Street, Norristown, PA 19401. The U.S. Census Bureau is part of the Department of
Commerce and is currently conducting the 2010 Decennial Census. Position types and majors sought: Census Taker (parttime), Crew Leader (part-time); Crew Leader Assistant (part-time). Majors: All.Contact Person(s): Heather Shafter,
Recruiting Assistant; 484-681-7020; amr.lco.2338@census2010.gov.
U.S. Dept. of State, Philadelphia Passport Agency, 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Within the
Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Passport Services Directorate serves U.S. citizens intending
international travel through passport issuance and protects the integrity of the U.S. passport as proof of U.S. citizenship at
home and around the world. Approximately 1,800 people work in the Passport office. Passport employees process
applications, adjudicate citizenship claims and create actual passports. There are 21 passport agencies located in large
metropolitan areas across the country. These agencies oversee the issuance of passports for their specific regions. Many
agencies have counters to serve citizens who have urgent travel needs. Passport Services also supports the issuance of
passports through embassies and consulates abroad. In fiscal year 2005, PPT processed 10.1 million passports for U.S.
citizens. In fiscal year 2006, we issued approximately 12.1 million passports. In 2007, we issued over 18.3 million passports.
As more and more citizens travel abroad, Passport Services expects the number of passports issued per year to continue to
rise. Our employees fill a critical role in the support of American citizens around the world. Position types and majors
sought: Passport Specialist (full-time & internship) (Majors: All). Contact Person(s): Linda Schaidt, Phone: 215-931-4535 or
4536; Email: CA-PPT-PA-CS@state.gov.
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