Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent (Distribution) (Collection)

Salary: $73,815.00 - $94,885.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: PWD Water
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of List
1. Parts: Virtual Oral Exam
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
Salary Range: N021

General Definition
(Collection)
(Distribution)
(Pumping)
This is water conveyance systems work directing, through subordinate supervisors, either the repair and maintenance activities for the sewage and storm water collection system, or the water distribution system, or a comprehensive maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring program for the water pumping systems. An employee in this class functions as a senior technical expert in the area of specialization, as an assistant to a Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent, and is responsible for directing subordinate supervisors overseeing an area of the sewage and storm water collection system, the water distribution system, the emergency response system, or an area of the water pumping system. Contact with departmental personnel, contractors, public utilities and the general public to coordinate a major phase of conveyance operations is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of a Water Conveyance System Superintendent.
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 Water Department will be established as a result of this examination.
MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES

Multiple Specialties have been announced. This exam will be used to establish separate eligible lists for each specialty. Candidates who pass the exam will be placed on the eligible list for the specialties they qualify for. The requirements for each specialty are listed below.
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 December 15, 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 taking an oral examination may have their responses rated by a panel of Subject Matter Experts on the date of the examination, or have their responses recorded and rated by Subject Matter Experts at a later date. If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of December 21, 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. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

Level of Education Required

High School/GED

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months 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

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

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Six years of experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of water conveyance systems or in the maintenance and repair of large industrial pumping equipment.

OR

Collection SpecialtySix years of experience in the maintenance or repair of sewers or the cleaning of inlets.

AND

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:Collection SpecialtyThree years of experience as a Water Conveyance Supervisor, Collections Specialty, directing, through subordinate supervisors, at least two crews engaged in the repair and maintenance work for a Waste Water Collection District or a specialized City-wide Collection System function.

OR

Five years of experience as an Inlet Cleaning Supervisor.

Distribution SpecialtyThree years of experience, as a Water Conveyance Supervisor, Distribution specialty, directing, through subordinate supervisors, repair and maintenance work for a water distribution district or for a specialized City-wide water distribution function.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included 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.

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 Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent.
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 Water Department with a Performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question