Excavation Crew Chief

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title

Excavation Crew Chief

Exam Number

7B31-20250217-28-00

Salary

52,698 - $57,905 per year

Certification Rule

Rule of Five (5)

Competition

Department Only Promotional

Department

28 - Water Department

Announcement Date

02 / 17 / 2025

Close Date

03 / 02 / 2025

General Definition

This is excavation and sewer repair work at the crew chief level supervising a specialized crew engaged in excavating and repairing sewer lines using heavy equipment. An employee in this class supervises the excavation of sewer lines located at a considerable depth below ground level, requiring the construction and placement of extensive shoring. Included in the work is directing and participating in the repair of damaged sewer lines. Because of the nature of the work, assignments may be performed outside of regularly scheduled working hours. Work is performed under the direction of a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief II.

Union Code

M. AFSCME D.C.33

FLSA Code

Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is :

Brittany Perez

City of Philadelphia

Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phone : 215-686-2361

Fax : 215-686-2347

Email : Brittany.Perez@Phila.gov

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination, which is September 2, 2025. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS - Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Water Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

2. EDUCATION : Education equivalent to completion of the tenth school grade.

3. EXPERIENCE : Four years of experience in the construction, repair and / or maintenance of sewers, two years of which have been working as a member of a crew performing deep excavation work involving the construction of extensive shoring.

Physical & Medical Requirements

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

Required Licenses & Certifications

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 Excavation Crew Chief.

Other Requirements

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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 . For more information, go to : www.phila.gov / humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov .

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on March 2, 2025.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you :

1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.

2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov and the analyst listed in this announcement to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources . The pages for each are linked below :

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ELIGIBLE LIST : DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Water Department will be established as a result of the 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.

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 persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding April 3, 2025, you are eligible to claim residency preference.

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.

Projected Exam Date

This computer-based written examination is scheduled for April 3, 2025. 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 the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of April 14, 2025. 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.

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Assigned to

Brittany.Perez

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Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam

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Seniority Rating

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Salary : $52,698 - $57,905