This is supervisory and administrative surveying work providing technical supervision to and directing the activities of a number of survey corps giving lines and grades in connection with water construction projects, and drafting staff engaged in preparing construction estimates and performing a variety of drafting and computational assignments. Significant aspects of the work are advising subordinate supervisors involved in supervising the field activities of two or more survey corps in the interpretation of plans and specifications and reviewing work assignments for efficiency and the use of proper procedures. The employee serves as an across-the-board assistant in directing a departmental surveying program. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior.
CONTACT INFORMATION:The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Jenna R. Smith
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-0874
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: jenna.smith@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 RESIDENTSCandidates 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 EVALUATIONApplicants 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
May 4, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
TEST REVIEWIn 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.
High School
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.2. EDUCATION:Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
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3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Six years of surveying experience
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4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:Two years of surveying experience supervising the field work of two or more survey corps.
NOTE: Completion of a degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in Land Surveying, Surveying Technology, Applied Technology, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or any discipline of Engineering satisfies the General Experience requirement on a year for year basis.
NOTE: Possession of Certification as a Land Surveyor in Training satisfies four (4) years of the General Experience requirement.
OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATESPossession 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 Surveyor 3.
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 documentOption 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 applicationIf 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:
Jenna R. Smith
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
