A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The mission of the Department of Revenue is to collect tax and non-tax revenue due to the City and tax revenue due to the School District of Philadelphia while providing service to customers that is fair and efficient and ensuring that the City provides services that the residents can see, touch, and feel. The Department’s revenue collections enable the Administration to invest in the Mayor’s strategic priorities, including housing, education, and making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for everyone.

The Department of Revenue is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a mission-focused, strategic leader providing executive and analytical support to the Revenue Commissioner. This position will work as a member of the Executive Team to help guide cross-functional departmental projects and initiatives. The position will manage key assignments and deliverables from central agencies and internal and external stakeholder in support of achieving the goals of the Revenue Department’s strategic framework and assist with managing a broad range of department workflows; including workflows related to developing and reviewing written documents and reports. Providing professional and project management support to Revenue leadership and exercising ethical and confidential standards are key components of the position.

The Chief of Staff will report directly to the Revenue Commissioner and work collaboratively with other key Department of Revenue staff members, including the First Deputy Revenue Commissioner to help maximize the effectiveness of Revenue operations.

Essential Functions

• Work with internal and external department stakeholders and help drive decisions.
• Ensure execution of critical reports, mission-critical documents, such as strategic plans, and internal and external meetings and events; follow up on action items to ensure timely progress, and track the impact on department operations.

• Serve as a key thought partner, brainstorming and identifying solutions to challenges.

• Manage large, often cross-functional, organization-wide projects or initiatives, including maintaining project calendars and tracking of multiple projects.
• Drive administrative-related projects to help achieve higher levels of efficiency and performance.

• Provide administrative management support including drafting and reviewing emails, reports, memos, presentations, internal and external communications, other correspondence and written communications on behalf of the Revenue Commissioner and other department leaders always ensuring confidentiality.

• Support operational program development and acts as a liaison between department leadership and programmatic areas.

• Oversee research on best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize and handle multiple projects through to completion and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and exercise the authority of the position.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of a wide array of government functions and policies.
• Knowledge of fiscal operations and people resources is preferred
• Strong process development skills
• Policy background Is a plus.
• Strong judgment and ability to apply critical thinking and tactfully handle various situations, including high-pressure as well as sensitive matters.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker who is data-driven and analytical when approaching and solving problems.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and information, metrics, and statistical data for accuracy and consistency, and to draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations as a result.
• Independent self-starter.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Model best practices and provide support to staff.
• Excels at building relationships and networks and influencing others to achieve outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, government administration, business administration, public policy or related field.
• Master’s degree in economics, government administration, business administration, public policy, or related field preferred and may be substituted for work experience.
• Four+ years of experience working in government, budget, accounting, financial analysis or revenue policy.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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 [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx