Posting number: 7B24-20261109-28-00
Department: PWD Water
Job classification: Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Investigative, Water Agency, Wastewater, Maintenance
This is maintenance and repair work at the group leader level. Work includes responsibility for supervising the work of a small crew engaged in the various aspects of a citywide program designed to repair and maintain the City's sewer system. Assignments may be performed outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
The employee participates with other group leaders in the implementation of a citywide maintenance and repair program. Work involves conditions, which can be only partially controlled due to outside environment and sewer conditions. Light physical effort may be required. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Jacky Li
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2371
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: jacky.li@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 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.
This examination will be scheduled for December 17, 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 Jacky Li at jacky.li@phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of December 28, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
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. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
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 tenth school grade.
Three years of experience working as a member of a crew actively engaged in the construction, repair or maintenance of sewers.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.
Vision - Bilateral vision. Normal depth perception.
Ability to meet other 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 a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1.
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