Crossing Guard District Manager

Salary: $53,992.00 - $69,411.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 6D46-20260720-12-00
Department: STS Streets
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: No Waiver
Certification Rule: Rule of 5
1. Parts: Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
3. Parts: N/A
3. Weight: N/A
Salary Range: N014

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Equal Access to Civil Service Testing

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

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General Definition

This is second level supervisory administrative and field work directing the activities of crossing guard staff and clerical support staff in an assigned geographic district. Employees in the class have primary responsibility for ensuring optimal crossing guard coverage throughout their district, particularly at critical intersections, and providing safe routes for K-5 students within the district who walk, cycle, and get on/off transit and walk to schools. The work of the class involves directing the activities of a large staff of crossing guards and clerical support staff. Contact with the general public and communicating effectively with subordinates, other City agencies and City officials are significant aspects of the work. The employee reports to an administrative superior.
Ashanay Graham

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone:215-685-8011

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email:

For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

ELIGIBLE LIST

DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL:
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets 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.

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.
Promotional Exams using Proctor Exam or Proctor IO:

This examination will be scheduled for the week of August 24th, 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 written examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Ashanay Graham at and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of September 7, 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 to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
Level of Education Required

High School/GED
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline (February 2, 2027) 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 Streets Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.

AND

2. EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in traffic or pedestrian safety, program enforcement or compliance, or high-volume operations, maintenance, or administrative work.
OR

Two years of experience as a School Crossing Guard.

AND

4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of supervisory experience in any of the following:
• traffic or pedestrian safety
• program enforcement or compliance
• high-volume and large-scale operations
• commercial or industrial maintenance
• a variety of administrative services for a division directing clerical staff.
OR

Two years of experience as a Crossing Guard Supervisor or equivalent.
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 Streets Department with a Performance rating of Satisfactory or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question