Industrial Electrician Group Leader

This is supervisory industrial electrical work directing electricians engaged in alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear, equipment, and fixtures at a large and diversified industrial plant complex in the Water Department, at the Department of Public Property or at the Airport. A significant aspect of the work is directing the on-going repair and maintenance of high-voltage primary and peripheral equipment within a large city-owned industrial complex typified by multiple, interconnected power distribution systems and extensive industrial electrical component systems and equipment. Employees work in a large industrial water utility plant or the city's international airport complex. Ensuring that work assignments are carried out in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC), applicable regulations and standard trade practices is significant to the work. Work in the Airport requires the application of Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Work involves conditions which can only partially be controlled and includes light physical effort. Employees are supervised by a maintenance supervisor.

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 at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ELIGIBLE LIST: CITY-WIDE PROMOTIONAL

Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

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.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE

This examination will be scheduled for January 6, 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 Shar Nyinyi at shar.nyinyi@phila.gov and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

Eligible List will be established the week of January 12, 2026. 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.

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 and 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 at the full performance level in the installation or repair of electrical systems utilizing switchgear and relays powered by at least 440 volts.

AND

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Three years of full performance experience performing such work on high-voltage primary distribution equipment of at least 13.2 KV in a large industrial plant facility, pumping station or other water conveyance facility in the Water Department, the Department of Public Property facility, or the Airport.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which includes the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CLASSES THAT TYPICALLY MEET THE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ARE:

Industrial Electrician 1

Industrial Electrician 2

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

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 appointment as an Industrial Electrician Group Leader if required by work assignment.

Possession of a valid electrical contractor’s license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections at the time of appointment, if required by work assignment.

Positions in the Airport must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance.

Salary : $72,873 - $80,773