Working here means doing fulfilling and meaningful work. On day one, employees become an important part of our mission. A mission to build, protect and improve every community in Philly.

Every City worker is valued. Police officers, firefighters, building inspectors, public health professionals, engineers, tradespeople, and more.

If you want to make our vision for the future of Philadelphia possible, this is the place to be. If you want to support residents and communities, you can do that here. And you can see the impact you’re making, every day.

The City of Philadelphia offers dependable, well-paying jobs. Jobs that come with great benefits and great opportunities for growth. And you do work you can feel proud of.

That is definitely not true. All our jobs offer good starting salaries with room to grow. We also offer clear paths to promotion and lots of chances to learn and develop.

Maybe you’re just starting out. Or, you are thinking about making a career change. Or, you are looking to bring years of skill and experience to somewhere new. Wherever you are, our salaries are competitive with the private sector. And our benefits are often much better.

Working at the City of Philadelphia is like working for a big collection of very different companies. So, if employees see a job in another department or division that looks interesting, they can apply for it.

That’s because a big City like ours is always changing. Residents and communities need improvements. New laws and regulations happen. Technology changes. And, we change too! That's why we need workers who are interested in learning new skills.

People should be able to grow and apply for jobs in new areas. Because when careers grow, Philadelphia grows with them.

The work can certainly be challenging. At the City of Philadelphia we do not build widgets, we build communities. We don’t assemble consumer goods. Our work supports people’s hopes and dreams, so they can thrive, grow, learn, love and make a life.

It’s not easy making the future brighter for everyone – but we’re excited by what this city can become. So, even when it’s hard, we know we’re building something great. That makes it worthwhile.

You have your own plans, hopes and dreams. We get that. And, if they include a Philly that’s modern, clean, green, safe and buzzing with excitement, then working here sounds like a good fit.

It's not all about degrees, experience or training, it’s about you and what you want. It’s about what you can do and what makes you stand out. If you can see a great future for this City then it sounds like you should think about joining us.

We do! Our paid internships offer a minimum of $15 an hour to selected interns. Some departments – like the Water Department and Fleet Services – will put up job postings for open apprenticeship positions.

There’s also the Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) to consider. It’s a 10-week paid summer internship that runs from June to August. Each year, 50 college students are selected by the Office of Talent & Employee Success. They get assigned to one of over 40 City agencies for the summer.

The internship requires 25 to 37.5 hours per week, depending on the department's needs. It includes valuable weekly professional development sessions and group projects. Each year, interns complete a group or community project. And, at the closing ceremony, they present their findings to the mayor or senior leadership

Interns are also invited to take part in the My Philly Summer program with Campus Philly.

You can find out more about the MIP here.

Yes! For Civil Service positions, veterans get extra points added to their exam score. And, in recognition of their service, they may get preference in hiring decisions.

That is ok! If your job application includes education from outside of the United States (U.S.) it will need to be verified. This can be done by a professional credentialing organization. You can find one the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website.

It is your responsibility to verify your non-U.S. education has been properly verified.

Not at all. Even with a conviction, most people can apply and have an equal chance to be interviewed and hired.

Of course, for some positions, a candidate’s criminal history may be relevant to the position. These can include jobs in public safety and law enforcement, or that involve contact with vulnerable populations.

For most other positions, job applications do NOT include questions about criminal history. We only inquire about criminal history after the initial interview, and we may conduct a criminal history check before making a job offer. However, having a previous conviction does not mean an applicant won’t receive an offer.

If you, or anyone you know, has a question about other jobs or reintegrating into Philly life, you can contact the City of Philadelphia's Office of Reentry Partnerships.

Every open job is listed at phila.gov/jobs.

There, you can search by job title, whether the job requires a degree or not, if a position is permanent, temporary, or an internship, and other filters. Some job titles can seem unfamiliar or complicated, and you might have to read the job description to discover if it’s right for you. Don’t let those titles stop you from searching! 

If you're interested in a specific Civil Service job but it isn’t hiring right now, you can sign up to be notified when a new position opens.

For all of our jobs, you must apply online. If you don’t have a computer, you can use one at any local Free Library of Philadelphia branch.  When you’re ready, just go to phila.gov/jobs.

Once you find an opening that sounds interesting, click or tap on it. There, you’ll see the full job description. That includes education, experience, or other requirements, salary and benefits information, and more!

Ready to apply? Click or tap the button at the top of the job page to get started. If it’s your first time applying for a job at the City, you’ll be asked to create an account. Just fill in some basic information to get started. You can also upload your resume, if you have one ready.

Give yourself time! Some positions ask for a lot of detail. Make sure you put aside enough time to answer the questions fully and accurately. For some positions, you might have to provide information about certifications or training, certain documents, and more. 

At the end of the process, you’ll have a chance to check your application for errors and make any changes. Then hit submit!