March 15, 2024
Across almost every department, office, and agency, the City of Philadelphia is hiring people who are excited by what Philly can become.
If you want your time, your smarts, and your drive to mean something, consider working to create a tomorrow that’s safer, greener, and buzzing with excitement here in Philadelphia! Some jobs require degrees and others ask for certifications or experience, but we have entry level positions and even apprenticeships, as well. Certain roles even offer on-the-job training.
Whatever job you're interested in, we offer good, competitive salaries, amazing benefits and perks, the opportunity to advance and expand your career - and a work culture that sees and values you. When you work with the City of Philadelphia, you can have a positive impact on your loved-ones, your community, your neighborhood, and the city.
Here, your talents and skills have the potential to do big things, for good.
Our civil and environmental engineers, architects, and surveyors plan, shape, and refresh our city every day. From construction projects and border disputes to complex environmental and infrastructure investigations, and even the movement of people and traffic across Philadelphia, this is work that needs creativity, a flair for puzzles, and critical thinking skills.
Our electricians, plumbers, industrial mechanics, and other skilled tradespeople keep this city humming, 24/7. They install and repair complex systems, and identify and fix issues beneath streets, behind walls, and under the hood. If you’ve got a passion for problem-solving, a commitment to safety, and sharp decision-making, then maybe our team is also your team.
Our public safety colleagues do hugely important work each and every day. From safeguarding people and property and setting a positive example for others, to emergency response and law enforcement, we’re looking for those with a sense of duty, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and leadership qualities.
Our healthcare workers deliver vital services and support to people at every stage of life. From Philadelphia’s City-operated health centers to lab work and research, and from vaccination programs to investigating medical mysteries, this work needs focus, fierce determination, and a desire to help those who need it.
Our accounting and finance jobs impact everything we do, all across the City – so we need your knack for numbers, your head for detail, and your desire to make a difference.
Around eighty percent of all jobs with the City of Philadelphia are in the civil service positions. So, what does that mean for you?
Before you’re hired, it means your job application process might include some additional steps, like completing a multiple-choice questionnaire or some other evaluation to make sure the position you’ve applied for is the right fit for you.
After you're hired, a civil service job with the City of Philadelphia means stability, a competitive compensation package with very generous benefits (including free SEPTA travel), and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the city’s residents, communities and neighborhoods.
Whether you have a degree or not, have experience, or are just starting out, take a closer look at the current job openings. That one small move now could be the start of something really big.
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