Philadelphia Office of Human Resources

09/11/2026

The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Stand Down hosted by AHARI - A Home Is A Right is tomorrow! Veterans are invited to connect with free resources, support and career opportunities.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd.

Access veterans services, health and wellness resources, family support and more. OHR will be onsite to help veterans explore City of Philadelphia careers and get assistance applying for open positions.

09/10/2026

Tap into your future! Work alongside a compassionate group and make a difference! The Philadelphia Water Department is hiring and we’re looking for dedicated people to join our team.

We are hiring for the following positions:
*Plumber
*Electrician 2
*Mechanic 1
*Brick Mason
*Pumping Station Operator, and more!

Attend our Open House and speak to PWD's HR team and the Philadelphia Office of Human Resources about these positions and other city positions, and apply during the event! NO ONSITE INTERVIEWS!

PWD’s Open House will take place:
Saturday, October 3
Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant
8200 Enterprise Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
10 am - 2 pm

Register at water.phila.gov/career-fair and get more information.

09/10/2026

Help connect Philadelphia workers and employers with the resources they need.

The Philadelphia Department of Labor's Office of Worker Protections is hiring a Community Initiatives Specialist to support outreach to workers, employers, and communities across Philadelphia.

This Civil Service position pays $54,598–$70,201 and offers medical, dental, vision, FSA, and other benefits.

Apply by Sunday, September 13: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phila/jobs/5458957-0/community-initiatives-specialist-general

Our Office of Worker Protections is hiring. You can join our outreach team and help reach workers, employers, and members of our Philly communities.

Civil Service Position

$54,598 - $70,201

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and more

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience with outreach, engaging community organizations, or other relevant work.

Application deadline: Sunday, September 13

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phila/jobs/5458957-0/community-initiatives-specialist-general

09/09/2026

We’re ready to Give GratePhilly again! 💙

Last year, City of Philadelphia employees raised more than $250,000 for charities, more than doubling our 2024 total and tripling participation.

Thank you to the Mayor's Chief of Staff Tiffany Thurman, Chief Human Resource Officer Candi Jones, America's Charities, and representatives from Global Impact and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore for leading this effort and celebrating the work of these incredible organizations during our 2026 kickoff.

And a huge thank you to our City employees and Combined Campaign Captains for making this impact possible!

09/08/2026

Explore careers with the Philadelphia Water Department at the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant Open House!

📅 Saturday, October 3
📍 Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant

Tour the wastewater treatment plant, meet the teams that keep Philadelphia’s water systems running, and learn about skilled trades careers and training opportunities. OHR HR professionals will be onsite to answer questions and help you apply for City jobs.

Register for a tour: water.phila.gov/open-house
Interested in careers only? Register for the career fair: water.phila.gov/career-fair

09/03/2026

New City of Philadelphia career opportunities are now available!

The latest job announcements include opportunities in public health, aviation, engineering, public safety, skilled trades, procurement, human services, and more.

Several positions close September 13, with other opportunities remaining open later. Review the requirements and apply early at phila.gov/jobs.

09/01/2026

This , we're highlighting how careers grow through hands-on experience, collaboration, and opportunities to develop new skills.

Our latest Spotlight on City Workers features Deputy Director of Operations, Kari Smith of the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP), with the Office of Clean and Green, who began as a graffiti abatement worker 30 years ago, alongside Sahiti Bonam of Mural Arts Philadelphia, whose work supports artists while bringing public art into communities.

Watch our full interview with them below and explore careers at work.phila.gov.

📹: Nazia Maldonado & Mei Li Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-O6xH7CC4

09/01/2026

Keeping Philadelphia’s infrastructure running takes innovative engineering every day. PWD manages thousands of miles of water mains and sewers, hundreds of stormwater systems, 34 pumping stations, and six treatment plants.

From designing new facilities to upgrading aging assets, PWD engineers and project teams work on complex, meaningful projects that directly impact the city. Trainee roles give early-career professionals hands on experience in planning, construction, operations, and environmental compliance.

If you’re pursuing civil engineering, environmental engineering, architecture, or construction-related fields, PWD offers a strong start and real pathways for growth.

Explore trainee opportunities: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phila

08/31/2026

The deadline is approaching!

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Women’s Health). Provide comprehensive care, develop treatment plans, and help improve health outcomes for women across Philadelphia.

Eligible employees can also receive a $3,000 hiring bonus.

Apply by September 6: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phila/jobs/5420830-0/certified-registered-nurse-practitioner-womens-health

08/27/2026

Keeping Philadelphia clean takes dedicated people working across our neighborhoods every day. 💪

For our Spotlight on City Workers series, one of our Mayor's Interns caught up with Martin Bonaparte, a Relief Driver and Laborer with the Department of Sanitation, to learn more about his work and what keeps him motivated.

Watch Martin's story and explore City careers at work.phila.gov.