Water Utility Assistant Manager

This is environmental engineering work at the second supervisory level with responsibility for assisting in managing a water pollution control or water treatment engineering plant facility, through a diverse staff of subordinate technical supervisors. The employees serve as an assistant plant manager for a water pollution control or water treatment plant. Work involves establishing quality assurance methods and developing and revising operational procedures for environmental engineering programs. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and coordination of activities with other departmental and external governmental agencies are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of a Water Utility Manager.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

April Graham

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2342

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: April.Graham@phila.gov

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

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

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.

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:

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 December 29, 2025.  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.

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ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months (March 7, 2026) of the application deadline 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 Water Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND

OPTION 1:
2. EDUCATION
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree program in sanitary, civil, chemical, electrical, environmental or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university. 
AND

2. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four years of engineering experience. 

AND

3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

One year of supervisory level engineering experience at a water or wastewater treatment plant.

OR

OPTION 2:

2. EDUCATION:

  Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

3. CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Class A license for Water and Wastewater Systems Operators.

AND

4. GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five years of operational experience at a water or wastewater treatment plant. 

NOTE: Post high school coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the general experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 credits equal to one year.

AND

5. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Five years as a Water Plant Operations Supervisor.

OR

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

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 employment as a Water Utility Assistant Manager if required by work assignment.

Possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators Operator-in-Training status, or the possession of a Class A or Class E license for Water and Wastewater Systems Operators, at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment.

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree.  Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application.  Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only.  You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials 

April Graham

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2342

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: April.Graham@phila.gov

Salary : $93,392 - $120,085