Streets Crew Chief 2 (Traffic)

This is specialized supervisory sanitation, street maintenance and repair or traffic sign work. An employee in this class supervises the work of a highway crew of varying size, several traffic sign or sanitation crews of semi-skilled and/or unskilled personnel engaged in street and highway repair activities, traffic sign maintenance / installation or waste collection and street cleaning operations. Work includes the responsibility for the completion of assigned tasks. An important aspect of the work is the operation of automotive equipment utilized to complete work assignments. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.

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

Max Stklovsky

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:215-686-3087

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:Max.Stklovsky@phila.gov

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

Please note the application review and assessment process takes about 30 to 40 days.  The Office of Human Resources is responsible for this process. It can take another 30-60 days for the interview process depending on the position you are applying for and your position/rank on the eligible list used by departments.  The hiring department, not the Office of Human Resources, is responsible for this process.   

ELIGIBLE LIST

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets 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.

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 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.

IF A WRITTEN EXAM IS HELD:

Promotional Exams using Proctor Exam or Proctor IO

This examination will be scheduled for November 18th 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 written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

IF A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION IS HELD:

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.

An Eligible List will be established the week of November 30th 2026. Please note that this date may change

TEST REVIEW:

IF A WRITTEN EXAM IS HELD:

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.

IF A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION IS HELD:

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.

HighSchool/GED

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 (April 25, 2027) 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. 

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Streets Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND

2. EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

3. EXPERIENCE:

TRAFFIC SIGN SPECIALTY

Two years of experience at the Crew Chief level working in traffic sign crew performing installation and maintenance of traffic signs pertinent to maintaining the public safety of city streets.

Salary : $54,572 - $61,084