Staff Engineer 1 (Environmental/Sanitary)

This is staff engineering work serving as the primary expert within a specific engineering discipline for a departmental program with a significant engineer­ing staff or serving as the sole engineering resource for a department with no other engineering personnel. Employees review, and may direct the work of engineers, architects, support staff, consultants, and contractors during engineering projects, and are also responsible for research and development, planning, and design preparation and/or construction inspection assignments. Contact with project managers, engineers, architects, consultants, various city officials and utility and regulatory agencies to coordinate and achieve assigned objectives is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an engineer­ing 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: jacky.li@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. **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 **August 10, 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.CollegeThe 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. **ENVIRONMENTAL/SANITARY SPECIALTY** **1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:*…