Industries Shop Supervisor (Tailor/Textile Shop, Upholstery Shop)

General Definition

This is industries shop management work at the first supervisory level. An employee in this class instructs and monitors the activities of inmates in an institutional industries shop which provides employment and vocational training in the methods, practices and techniques in the area of specialization. An employee in this class also advises inmates in the performance of the work, and evaluates and reports on their cooperativeness, capability and potential. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a Correctional Industries Manager and involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and requires frequent light physical effort.

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. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

• Education: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
• General Experience: Three years of experience in the trade or shop specialty.
• Specific Experience: Two years of experience in the trade or shop specialty at the full performance level.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment.

Physical and Medical Requirements

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

Residency Requirement

• Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the city of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment for this civil service opportunity.

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 persons receiving an identical test score.
• For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this application, August 24, 2026.
• 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.

Preference Points for Open-Competitive Exams

Candidates who pass Open-Competitive exams may be eligible for additional points added to their final score. Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established. The required documentation for the preference must be provided to receive the points.

• U.S. Veteran's Preference: Ten (10) points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.
• Legacy Preference: Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.
• National Volunteer Service Preference: Up to Five (5) Points will be added to the scores of eligible National Volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA. Such candidates will be awarded:
  • Five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service.
  • Three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service.
  • Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America). Such candidates will have:
    • 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
    • 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
    • 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
    • 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.
• Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education Preference: Up to 5 points will be added to the score of candidates who have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia within the last three years before the examination announcement date. If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate's passing score to rank them directly below the veteran. Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran's preference, legacy preference, national volunteer service preference or CTE preference points are awarded.

Type of Exam

• Modified Training and Experience Evaluation: Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.
• Eligible List Date: An Eligible List will be established the week of August 24, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
• Certification Rule: Rule of List

Test Review Process

• 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.

Contact Information

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is: Rashida Ximines, Office of Human Resources, City of Philadelphia Public Safety Team, 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530, Philadelphia, PA 19102. [t] 215-686-2318, [f] 215-686-2347, [e] Rashida.Ximines@Phila.gov.

Notes to Applicants

• Indebtedness Notice: As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW. Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.
• Type of Eligible List: OPEN-COMPETITIVE. Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in 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.
• Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
• For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.
• Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: work.phila.gov.