Posting number: 7B41-20261109-28-00
Department: PWD Water
Job classification: Interceptor Service Worker 2
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Wastewater
This is semiskilled work inspecting, maintaining and performing minor repairs to wastewater interceptor control chambers and related control devices usually in an assigned district. Supervising a limited number of semiskilled workers who perform manual tasks is a significant aspect of the work. The employee works under the close supervision of a technical superior.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone:215-686-0874
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: jenna.smith@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Water Department will be established as a result of this examination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High School/GED
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months (2/22/2027) 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.
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Water Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
Education equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade.
One year of experience as an Interceptor Services Worker 1 performing semi-skilled and manual work in the maintenance and repair of wastewater interceptor chambers and related appurtenances.
Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Interceptor Services Worker 2.
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