How to apply to City of Philadelphia
What City of Philadelphia is hiring for and what its application asks, from the postings and application forms we checked. Newest posting added Nov 9, 2026.
- 94 open roles across 40 job titles
- 35 new open roles in the last 30 days
- Applications on City of Philadelphia’s own careers site
- Locations: Philadelphia, United States; Philadelphia, PA
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Hiring signals
- Pay transparency: 55% of open postings list pay set by the employer (65 of 119 postings)
- Postings list updated:
Does City of Philadelphia sponsor H-1B visas?
City of Philadelphia filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026, 12 of them for tech roles (source: U.S. Department of Labor). An LCA is a step toward sponsorship, not a visa approval or a promise for any one role.
Filing counts for the role families listed, not a total.
- Civil Engineers, PA: 17 filings
- Operations Research Analysts, PA: 6 filings
- Environmental Engineers, PA: 4 filings
- Urban and Regional Planners, PA: 4 filings
- Data Scientists, PA: 3 filings
- Designers, All Other, PA: 3 filings
- Information Technology Project Managers, PA: 3 filings
- Accountants and Auditors, PA: 2 filings
- Project Management Specialists, PA: 2 filings
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate, PA: 1 filing
Tech role families with filings here:
Does City of Philadelphia sponsor green cards?
City of Philadelphia has 4 certified PERM labor certifications on file for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor PERM disclosure data). A certified PERM labor certification is the step before an employer petitions USCIS for a worker’s green card, not a green card approval or a promise for any one role.
- Software Developers, PA: 2 certifications
- Civil Engineers, PA: 1 certification
- Landscape Architects, PA: 1 certification
Open roles at City of Philadelphia
Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor
Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia, United States
Assistant City Solicitor
Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia, United States
Deputy City Solicitor
Philadelphia, United States; Philadelphia, PA
Deputy-Chief Networking Officer
Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia, United States
Other openings at City of Philadelphia
Senior Attorney - Civil Rights Unit
Philadelphia, PA, PA
Senior Attorney - Civil Rights Unit
Philadelphia, US
Chief Deputy City Solicitor – Appeals Unit
Philadelphia, PA
Chief Deputy City Solicitor - Civil Rights Unit
Philadelphia, US
Digital Navigator Lead
Philadelphia, PA, PA
Digital Navigator Lead
Philadelphia, PA
Finance - Interface Lead
Philadelphia, US
Finance - Interface Lead
US
Sr IT Administrative Analyst
Philadelphia, US
IT Administrative Analyst
Philadelphia, US
IT Director of Public Safety
US
IT Security Operations Administrator
Philadelphia, PA, PA
Mayor’s Office of Education - Student Loan Education Officer
Philadelphia, PA
Mayor’s Office of Education - Student Loan Education Officer
Philadelphia, US
Network Security Analyst
Philadelphia, US
Network Security Analyst
US
Senior Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Project Manager
Philadelphia, US
Skilled Trades Administrative Manager
Philadelphia, PA, PA
Skilled Trades Administrative Manager
Philadelphia, US
Technical Relationship Manager
Philadelphia, PA, PA
Technical Relationship Manager
Philadelphia, US
Technical Support Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Technical Support Specialist
Philadelphia, US
ADABAS Natural Developer
Philadelphia, US
Business Analyst
Philadelphia, US
Cadet Program Manager - PPD
Philadelphia, PA
Chief Financial Officer
Philadelphia, US
Junior Cloud Engineer
Philadelphia, US
Creative Media Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Senior Data Analyst
Philadelphia, US
Data Architect / Quality Assurance Engineer
Philadelphia, US
Data Engineer-Integration Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Data Integration System Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Deputy City Solicitor or Senior Attorney – Regulatory Law Unit – Right-of-Way & Utilities Division
Philadelphia, US
Deputy Executive Director of Election Administration
Philadelphia, US
Director of Continuum of Care Planning
Philadelphia, PA
Director of Performance Management
Philadelphia, PA
Director of Strategic Planning - Police
Philadelphia, PA
EBS Technical – Interface Lead
Philadelphia, US
Employee Development & Engagement Coordinator
Philadelphia, US
Environmental Stewardship Manager
Philadelphia, US
ERP Data Analytics and Reporting Analyst
Philadelphia, US
ERP Integrations Developer
Philadelphia, US
ERP Organizational Change Management Trainer
Philadelphia, US
ERP System and Security Analyst
Philadelphia, US
ERP Test Planning Analyst
Philadelphia, PA
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City of Philadelphia hiring process: how to apply
From the City of Philadelphia postings listed here and 3 application forms we checked.
- Choose a role above and open its posting.
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- Fill in the form: it asks for cover letter, work authorization, visa sponsorship, salary expectations, plus about 6 questions specific to City of Philadelphia.
What the City of Philadelphia application asks
From 3 application forms we checked (Nov 13, 2026). Only the kinds we saw asked are listed.
| Question | Asked on |
|---|---|
| Cover letter | at least 3 of 3 forms we checked |
| Work authorization | at least 3 of 3 forms we checked |
| Visa sponsorship | at least 3 of 3 forms we checked |
| Salary expectations | at least 3 of 3 forms we checked |
- Documents asked for: cover letter (at least 3 of 3 forms)
Questions only City of Philadelphia asks
- Are you a current or former City of Philadelphia employee? (Yes or No) If Yes, provide job title, department/agency, and dates of employment.
- Do you require a reasonable accommodation for the employment application and/or interview process?
- Employer acknowledgement
- If you indicated that you will need a reasonable accommodation during this employment application/ interview process, please let us know how we as the employer can accommodate you during this process.
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Questions about applying
Where do you apply to City of Philadelphia jobs?
On City of Philadelphia’s own careers site: each posting listed here opens its application form there. City of Philadelphia has 94 open roles listed here.
Is City of Philadelphia hiring right now?
Yes. City of Philadelphia has 94 open roles listed as of 2026-11-11.
Does City of Philadelphia sponsor H-1B visas?
City of Philadelphia filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026, 12 of them for tech roles (source: U.S. Department of Labor). An LCA is a step toward sponsorship, not a visa approval or a promise for any one role.
Does City of Philadelphia sponsor green cards?
City of Philadelphia has 4 certified PERM labor certifications on file for the role families listed here in fiscal years 2025-2026 (source: U.S. Department of Labor PERM disclosure data). A certified PERM labor certification is the step before an employer petitions USCIS for a worker’s green card, not a green card approval or a promise for any one role.
What does the City of Philadelphia application ask?
The 3 application forms we checked ask for cover letter, work authorization, visa sponsorship and salary expectations. Questions only City of Philadelphia asks include “Are you a current or former City of Philadelphia employee? (Yes or No) If Yes, provide job title, department/agency, and dates of employment.”, “Do you require a reasonable accommodation for the employment application and/or interview process?” and “Employer acknowledgement”.
Does City of Philadelphia ask for a cover letter?
Yes. At least 3 of the 3 City of Philadelphia application forms we checked ask for a cover letter.
Does the City of Philadelphia application ask about work authorization?
Yes. At least 3 of the 3 City of Philadelphia application forms we checked ask about work authorization.
Does the City of Philadelphia application ask about visa sponsorship?
Yes. At least 3 of the 3 City of Philadelphia application forms we checked ask about visa sponsorship. The question is not an offer of sponsorship.
Does City of Philadelphia ask for salary expectations on its application?
Yes. At least 3 of the 3 City of Philadelphia application forms we checked ask for salary expectations.