Graduate Civil Engineer

This is beginning level civil engineering work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited but increasing scope and complexity, which are intended to develop the knowledge and abilities of the engineer.
Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard engineering practices general work instruction. Completed work is used as a basis by others to further engineering projects. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level engineer.

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Candidates may not be hired until all requirements have been satisfied. Candidates must indicate their anticipated graduation date.

1. EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in civil, hydraulic, environmental, structural or architectural engineering.ORFor Construction unit positions only in Streets Department, Licenses and Inspections Department only:Completion of bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering technology, civil, hydraulic, sanitary, structural or architectural engineering.

NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification - the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with the specified education and/or training to fill specific positions in this class. Certification to fill such position will be made from the two highest ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified qualification.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

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 as a Graduate Civil Engineer if required by work assignment.

Other Requirements

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:

April Graham City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530Philadelphia, PA
Phone: Fax: Email:

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education that has included completion of a bachelor's degree program in an acceptable area of engineering as an educational minimum.PDN-9bffb16a-d-b555-0aa0d43dac77