City of Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia, employing 30,000 people, is one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest employers and offers more than 1,000 career opportunities acros

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Company facts

Employees
10,001
Headquarters
United States
Type
Government

About

The City of Philadelphia, employing 30,000 people, is one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest employers and offers more than 1,000 career opportunities across diverse public service roles. Its core mission is to deliver high-quality municipal services—such as infrastructure maintenance, public safety, and community development—while tackling the city’s evolving challenges. Guided by principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Philadelphia fosters an environment where all residents can reach their potential. Its distinctive approach blends a broad spectrum of job categories with a culture that prioritizes equity, transparency, and community partnership.