Salary: $90,141.00 - $115,889.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: PHL Dept of Aviation
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of List
1. Parts: Training & Experience Evaluation
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
Salary Range: N024

General Definition

This is financial administrative work at the supervisory level, directing a specialized function of the Water Department's fiscal management program or directing financial reporting, compliance, and financial systems control activities within the Department of Aviation's Airport enterprise fund. Work in the Water Department assignments involves supervising subordinate analysts and staff engaged in compiling, analyzing, evaluating and interpreting financial, statistical and engineering data relating to water and sewer service systems and developing recommendations to revise utility operating procedures, programs or rate structures. Employees in the Water Department perform fiscal management work in one of the following assignments; Financial Planning and Analysis, Fixed Assets, Wholesale Billing Management, Accounts Payable, and Rates Analysis or Financial Compliance and Oversight. Conducting contract negotiations and administering and coordinating the activities of firms contracted to perform studies or services concerned with water utility operations or revenue requirements and contact with departmental managers, administrators, elected officials, government representatives, and consultants to confer on utility revenue requirements and financing mechanisms, operating and service issues, and project proposals and results are significant aspects of the work. The employee in the Airport assignment supervises a team engaged in compiling, reconciling, analyzing, and evaluating financial and statistical data related to airport revenues, expenditures, and enterprise fund activity. This position identifies financial and operational issues, develops findings, and formulates recommendations to support financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and enterprise fund analysis. Work is performed under the general direction of a Utility Financial Services Manager or administrative superior.
CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2371

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email

Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Aviation 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.
An Eligible List will be established the week of November 2, 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.

Level of Education Required

College
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
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 Aviation with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND
2. EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in public administration, business administration, statistics, finance, accounting, economics, engineering or a related field.
AND

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience conducting financial or operational analysis for an airport, utility, commercial, industrial, service or government organization.
AND

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Option 1
Two years of experience at the full performance level analyzing, evaluating and interpreting financial or statistical data for an airport, utility, commercial, industrial, service, or government organization in one of the following areas:

1. Financial analysis
2. Operational analysis, OR
3. Auditing

OR
Option 2
Two years of accounting experience at the advanced performance level for an airport, utility, commercial, industrial, service or government organization.

OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included the completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university and the specific experience.

NOTE: Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the general experience requirement.

City of Philadelphia classes which typically meet the specific experience:
Administrative Specialist 2 (2L17/2L32)
Accounting classes at or above the EP19/N19 level
Auditor 2 (2A42)
Budget Officers 1 & 2 (2C05/2C06)
Contracts Auditor 2 (2A66)
Executive Assistant (2L18)
Fiscal Analyst 2 (2F26)
Enterprise Fund Financial Analyst (2F33)

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:
Must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance for the positions in the Airport assignment only.
TRANSCRIPT 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.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document
Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript - 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 - Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, 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:
Jacky Li

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
City of Philadelphia Benefits includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistant Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Paid personal days
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Backup Child and Adult care
• Wellbeing platform and programs
• Retiree Health Benefits
• Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Discounts for City Employees

01

Are you presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Aviation with a Performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question