What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Administrator position at Philadelphia, City of (PA)?
1.The treatment of water for consumption and fire protection, the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plants, the treatment of wastewater and the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control plants; OR
2.The delivery of water for consumption and fire protection, the operation and maintenance of the conveyance system, the collection of wastewater and storm water and the operation and maintenance of the wastewater and storm water collection systems.
Contact with other responsibility centers, divisions, other City departments, external governmental agencies, contractors and consultants is an important aspect of the work. Employees in this class report to a higher-level engineering manager.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONALOnly 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 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.
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 September 8, 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.
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 Water Department 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 engineering.
AND
3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Six years of engineering experience.
AND
4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience performing administrative engineering work directing a major water or wastewater treatment facility or directing the activities of a water conveyance system or wastewater collection system.
OR
Two years of water utility engineering experience at the managerial level with responsibility for directing multiple major water utility operational units and oversight of operational and maintenance systems.
OR
Any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience which has included completion of a bachelor's degree program with major course work in engineering as an educational minimum and the specific experience.
Note: A Master’s Degree in engineering issued by an accredited college or university or possession of a Professional Engineer’s license may equate for two years of the General Experience requirement.
City of Philadelphia classes which typically meet the specific experience requirements:
Water Transport Operations Director (3C27)
Water Treatment Operations Director (3C28)
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 and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.
Possession of a Class A license for Water and Wastewater Systems Operators issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection within one year of appointment to this class, if required by work assignment.
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 have to 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
Shar Nyinyi
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Salary : $121,749 - $156,533
