Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia but didn’t know where to begin? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help. Whether you’re a recent graduate, changing careers, or looking to make a difference in your community, the City’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) is making it easier than ever to learn about and apply for civil service jobs.
Learn about City careers — in your community
OHR is partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia and other local organizations to host civil service career information tables at events across the city. These informal tabling sessions are a chance to:
- Get answers to your questions about City jobs
- Understand how the civil service hiring process works
- Learn about job openings in administration, public safety, skilled trades, and more
- Get help with the application process — computers are available on-site
These sessions are open to all and designed to make the path to public service clearer, more welcoming, and more accessible.
Meet the City’s Hiring Bus
We’re also excited to introduce the Hiring Bus — a mobile recruitment center that brings job opportunities directly to the community. The bus is fully equipped with application stations and staffed by knowledgeable HR professionals who can walk you through available positions and help you apply on the spot.
You’ll find the Hiring Bus at select community events throughout the summer and beyond. It’s the perfect chance to connect with our team face-to-face, learn about open positions, and take the first step toward a City career — all in one visit.
Want the Hiring Bus to visit your community event? Submit a request today!
Hiring Bus features:
- View current job openings
- Get step-by-step application help
- Apply for jobs directly from the bus
- Ask questions and get real-time support from HR professionals
Why it matters
Civil service positions are based on merit, not connections — and they come with competitive pay, benefits, retirement plans, and most importantly, purpose. When you work for the City, you’re helping shape the future of Philadelphia.
Get involved
Join us at our upcoming events — whether at a library info table or the Hiring Bus — and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in public service.
Upcoming civil service information tables:
City Careers Information Session at Widener Library
- June 3
- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- 2808 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 9121
3rd District Job Readiness Pop-Up Event * with the Hiring Bus
June 5
TBA
TBA
City Careers Information Session at the Nicetown Tioga Library
- June 5
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 3720 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
City Careers Information Session at Lillian Marrero Library
- June 5
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- 601 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
18th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair
- June 6
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Temple University Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex, 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Police-Assisted Diversion Community Resource Fair
- June 6
- 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- North 29th Street & West Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Philadelphia Water Department Open House * With Hiring Bus
- June 7
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- 1500 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Black Men’s Wellness Day
- June 7
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Temple University Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex
1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
City Careers Information Session at the Kensington Library
- June 10
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- 104 West Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
City Careers Information Session at the Cecil B. Moore Library
- June 10
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Association of Puerto Ricans Sugar Cane Festival 2025
- June 14
- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- N 6th St & W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
City Careers Information Session at the McPherson Square Library
- June 19
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
United Church of the First Born Super Saturday * With Hiring Bus
- June 21
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 2516 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Baker Industries Community Resource Fair
- June 25
- 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- 3630 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3rd District Job Readiness Pop-Up Event * with the Hiring Bus
- June 25
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- TBA
Senator Street’s Community Baby Shower
- June 27
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hispanic Fiesta by Concilio * With Hiring Bus
- June 28
- 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia Housing Authority Job Fair
- June 28
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 2500 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
📱 Follow us on social media: @PhilaOHR for updates and the full Hiring Bus schedule.