With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth 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 our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Board of Revision of Taxes’ main function is to hear real estate market value appeals filed by property owners of the City of Philadelphia.  In addition, the Board hears appeals of certain non-profit, tax exemption cases and eminent domain appeals.

Position Summary

This is routine clerical work performing clerical tasks which follow easily learned, established procedures and which, after learning, can be performed regularly without continual supervision. 

Essential Functions

• Data entry.  
• Sort and file forms alphabetically.  
• Receives visitors and guide to the proper destination.  
• Receives, screens and routes telephone calls and gives out standard information.  
• Operate office equipment including copier, fax, printer and scanner.  
• Receive e-mail correspondence.  
• Prepare hearing packages by retrieving, sorting, numbering, copying and stapling select documents.

Associate degree required.

This is a paid internship

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website at: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations
The successful candidate must reside in the City of Philadelphia or establish primary residence in the City of Philadelphia within 6 months of employment.