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With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. AGENCY DESCRIPTIONThe City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement (“Board”) was created by the 1951 Philadelphia Home Rule Charter (“Charter”) as an independent board, that is, one not connected to any particular City department. The composition of the Board, spelled out in the Charter, includes nine voting members and one non-voting member. The Board is vested under state law, the Charter and City ordinances to be trustees of the Plan, with exclusive authority and full powers to control and manage the Plan’s investments (“Fund”).

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Executive Offices Companies, Public Administration
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Michael A. Nutter

Departments

What departments City of Philadelphia employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation35.3%
Community / Social Service9.2%
Computer / IT8.7%
Administrative - Other7.7%
Police Officers7.6%
Law Enforcement / Security - Other6.2%
Accounting / Finance6%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do City of Philadelphia employees have before joining?
Years of experience at City of Philadelphia: Newcomers: 30%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 30%. City of Philadelphia employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did City of Philadelphia employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before City of Philadelphia: Comcast, Drexel University, Philadelphia Housing Authority. Typical City of Philadelphia employees have worked at Comcast.
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Comcast
Drexel University
Philadelphia Housing Authority

Professional Growth

What industries did City of Philadelphia employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of City of Philadelphia: Social Advocacy Organizations, Colleges / Universities, Religious Organizations, Executive Offices Companies, Public Administration. City of Philadelphia employees most likely come from a Social Advocacy Organizations industry background.
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Where did City of Philadelphia employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at City of Philadelphia: Small: 42%, Medium: 16%, Large: 42%. Most City of Philadelphia employees have previously worked at small companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at City of Philadelphia study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at City of Philadelphia study?
Community College of Philadelphia
Drexel University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at City of Philadelphia?
Time employed at City of Philadelphia: <1: 6%, 1-3: 18%, 4-8: 27%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 13%, 20+: 19%. Most City of Philadelphia employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does City of Philadelphia rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at City of Philadelphia: 60.9% Male and 39.1% Female. Age ratio at City of Philadelphia: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 37%, 31-40: 31%, 41-50: 17%, 51-60: 11%, 60+: 4%. City of Philadelphia rates - 14.9% less female than the industry average. Most City of Philadelphia employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Professional Growth

What are the top roles at City of Philadelphia?
Top roles of City of Philadelphia: Police Officer, Social Worker, Deputy Director, Correctional Officer, Clerk. The top role at City of Philadelphia is Police Officer.
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Police Officer
Social Worker
Deputy Director
Correctional Officer
Clerk

Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does City of Philadelphia rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at City of Philadelphia: low. City of Philadelphia ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do City of Philadelphia employees go on to work at?
Future employers of City of Philadelphia: Comcast, Drexel University, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia Police Department. People who work at City of Philadelphia most typically go on to work for the Comcast.
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Comcast
Drexel University
Philadelphia Fire Department
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia Police Department