City Of Reading, Pennsylvania
Employment Opportunities
"The City of Reading is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability
or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects
of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers,
promotions, training, terminations, working conditions,
compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions
of employment."
Finance Director - appointed by the Mayor and works under the direction of the Managing Director. Requires (8) eight years experience with a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field three (3) years experience with an MBA; CPA certification preferred. Minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in accounting, auditing or financial reporting in either the governmental or private sector; experience in the government sector is preferred. Five (5) years of executive level decision making experience in directing and managing financial operations, in a local government with strong background in budget, capital improvements, purchasing, tax and treasury functions, management information systems and financial impact analysis required. Proficiency in use of personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet applications a plus. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively both written and orally. City residency required within twelve (12) months of appointment. Submit resume to the Department of Human Resources, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, by FAX
610/372-3722 or e-mail
jobs@readingpa.org. An EEOC/AA Employer by Choice. Male/female/disability all given equal consideration.
To apply for employment with the City of
Reading, please forward a copy of your resume or download
and complete an employment application here, specifying
the type of employment/position you are applying for and
send to:
Human Resources Department
City of Reading
815 Washington Street – Room 2-39
Reading, PA 19601
FAX: 610/372-3722
EMAIL: jobs@readingpa.org
Police Officer and EMS/Firefighter We often
receive requests for information relative to applying
for police officer and EMS/firefighters. These positions
are governed by our Civil Service Board, an independent
entity of the City of Reading. We can only accept applications
for these positions when the Civil Service Board has announced
a window period to do so. Any such announcement will appear
under our employment opportunities listed above.
An EEO/AA Employer by choice.
Male/female/disability all given equal consideration.
