Electrical Group Leader

This is supervisory electrical work directing a group of full performance electricians engaged in maintaining and repairing high and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.  Employees in this class plan and assign work, participate in the more difficult repairs and insure that jobs are completed in accordance with standard electrical trades practices and the National Electrical Code.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level maintenance or trades supervisor.  Work involves conditions which can only be partially controlled, potentially hazardous, and require physical effort.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Shar Nyinyi

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2349

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:shar.nyinyi@phila.gov

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation 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.

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

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.

ELIGIBLE LIST

An Eligible List will be established the week July 27, 2026.  Please note that this date may change.

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.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.

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

AND
2. EDUCATION:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Four years of experience in the electrical trade.

AND
4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of electrician experience at the full performance level in the installation and repair of electrical systems utilizing switchgear, relays and powered by at least 440 volts.

OR 
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Electrical Contractor’s license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections at the time of appointment, if required by job assignment.

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

Salary : $64,604 - $71,365