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 Philadelphia airport is a dynamic place to work. It is the only major airport serving the 8th largest metropolitan area in the United States and is one of the busiest airports in the country. The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation oversees both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Airport (PNE), the city’s general aviation reliever airport. The airport system operates through the Aviation Fund, which is an enterprise fund of the City of Philadelphia and is completely self-sustaining using no local taxpayer dollars to operate. Learn more about the airport at www.phl.org.

Our Mission: Proudly connecting Philadelphia with the world

Our Vision: World-class global gateway of choice

Our Values:

• People First - Our employees, stakeholders and passengers
• Respect - To ourselves, our customers and our environment
• Integrity - We hold ourselves responsible for what we do, say, and think
• Diversity – Purposefully Inclusive and accepting of all
• Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, innovation, and efficiency

Philadelphia Airport has won numerous awards for quality, diversity, and innovation:

• 2021 Civil Rights Advocate and Partner Award – FAA
• 2021 Leon C Watkins Guardian Award – ACI-NA
• 2021 Diverse Business Leader of 2021 – Kathy Padilla – Philadelphia Business Journal
• 2021 Advocate of the Year Award – City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity MEDWeek
• 2021 Philadelphia Aviation Project Award - March of Dimes Annual Transportation, Building and Construction awards
• 2021 Honorable Mention Balchen-Post Award for Excellence in the Performance of Airport Snow and Ice Control - NEC-AAAE
• 2019 Best Overall Program Award at Airport Experience Awards

Reporting to the CAO, the Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads workforce development, training and DEI programs throughout the airport for employees and stakeholders. and implementation of initiatives that enhance employee engagement and motivation, and the assurance of compliance with PHL, city, state and federal employment laws, regulations, and policies. The Deputy Director supports the executive team in meeting PHL goals and objectives by providing advice and counsel on personnel actions and issues and recommending and implementing employee programs that align with the mission and strategy.

• Develop a comprehensive multi-year diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy that aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of the Airport and the City of Philadelphia

• Work in partnership with the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Communications to keep employees informed of PHL’s direction, important events, and decisions.

• Partner with the Deputy Chief Administrator, Director of Workforce Development and Talent Development to develop best practices that promote and reward inclusion

• Partner with the staff learning and development team to develop and implement an inclusive career-path strategy for all levels of employees

• In collaboration with the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, recommend and initiate programs and training that develop employees and improve PHL performance.

• Coordination and integration of programs and initiatives, building capacity and sharing learning across Airport units.

• Serve as an internal and external thought leader on D&I and promote organization-wide awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Develop metrics for measuring Airport, and individual employee performance on DEI key performance indicators; oversee metrics collection; evaluate results on an annual or bi-annual basis; and provide intervention recommendations

• Act as liaison to and between Airport Internal Stakeholders and other City departments to optimize relationships in support of Airport and City interests.

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

• Creates, promotes, and maintains an inclusive workplace that acknowledges, understands, accepts, values, celebrates and respects the differences among individuals, in such areas as, race, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, culture, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, or other demographics.

• Ensures that practices, processes, and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual.

• Foster and cultivate DEI-focused external relationships with professional affinity organizations and partners

• Takes active steps to eliminate acts, behavior, and speech, which reflect discrimination and prejudice.

• Other duties as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related field. Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus.
• Seven years of demonstrated experience leading equity related work with measurable success in a combination of diversity and inclusion, employee experience, and workplace culture initiatives and programs.
• Demonstrated experience in building strong partnerships both internally and externally, including with culturally and ethnically diverse populations
• Knowledge of HR law, principles and practices including knowledge of state and federal regulations and laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, strategic and innovative thinking, and ability to persuade and influence, possessing professional presence and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment
• Superior writing and communication skills with unwavering attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and management skills; must be able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Applicants should be passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and enthusiastic about driving results that ultimately impact our employees, passengers, stakeholders, and our corporate brand reputation.
• An ideal candidate will also have a steady pulse on the latest news, innovations, and events happening in these areas.
• DEI certification is preferred. DEI certification is required within a year.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Must pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• 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

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

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

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 faqpchr@phila.gov.

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