Build tomorrow with us
We’re turning big ideas into reality, and we need people like YOU to make it happen.
Our civil and environmental engineers, architects, and surveyors plan, shape, and refresh our city every day. Construction projects and border disputes, complex environmental and infrastructure investigations, and the movement of people and traffic—this is work that needs your flair for puzzles, your creativity, and your critical thinking skills.
If that sounds interesting and you want your time, your smarts, and your energy to mean something, how about working with us to create a better tomorrow?
Some of these jobs need degrees, others ask for certifications, apprenticeships, or experience – and all of them offer good salaries, amazing benefits and perks, and a work culture that sees and values you.
So, take a closer look… because one small move now could be the start of something really big: check out our job openings below.
What are civil service jobs?
Civil service positions at the City of Philadelphia are roles within municipal government filled through a merit-based system. These positions span administrative, technical, and professional functions, with applicants undergoing rigorous evaluation to ensure qualifications match job requirements. Examples include police officers, firefighters, accountants, engineers, and skilled trade workers.
Working in civil service for the City of Philadelphia offers stability, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to serve the public and make a positive impact on the city’s residents and communities.
Get more information about all civil service roles with the City of Philadelphia and sign up for civil service job notifications!
User Experience (UX) Strategist ($85,000-95,000)
Job Description
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The User Experience Strategist, leads digital products from project scoping to design strategy and implementation on phila.gov and the City’s other digital products. The UX Strategist collaborates with departments across the City and collect feedback from the public to inform the development of design recommendations and implementation.
Technical Support Specialist – Police ( $50,000 – $55,000)
Job Description
- The Technical Support Specialist plays a major role in supporting the effective use of technology for the Philadelphia Police Department. Occupying a newly renovated facility with a state-of-the-art tier 3 data center, you will be part of a technology-forward support team. In this role you will provide first and second-level troubleshooting and technology-related responses in person, by phone and electronically.
Graduate Civil Engineer ($63,328 per year. Hiring Bonus $1,500)
Job Description
- This is beginning level civil engineering work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited but increasing scope and complexity, which are intended to develop the knowledge and abilities of the engineer. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard engineering practices general work instruction. Completed work is used as a basis by others to further engineering projects. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level engineer.
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