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Career Center
Come work for the City of Boston, an
Equal Opportunity Employer
.
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. If you're a
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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III
LAW
Advise City departments, represent Boston in litigation and hearings, draft legal documents, and mentor attorneys on municipal law matters.
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer
Public Works
Operate heavy public works equipment, perform skilled labor, handle service requests, support street and snow operations, and respond to emergencies.
Taxpayer Relations Manager
Treasury
Oversee tax collections, supervise staff, manage delinquent accounts, resolve taxpayer issues, and improve payment systems and service.
Summer Program Assistant
Parks
Support summer youth programs, supervise activities, ensure safety, assist staff, manage materials, and maintain daily operations.
Police Dispatcher
Boston Police Department
Answer 911 calls, dispatch police units, relay critical information, monitor radio systems, and coordinate emergency response citywide.
Protective Services Officer
Property Management
Provide security for City facilities, conduct patrols, screen visitors, respond to emergencies, and support public safety operations.
Why Work for the City of Boston?
We Make History
What’s an old city know about new ways of doing things?
In Boston, we lead revolutions. We are a city rich in history and history in the making. We uphold our city’s proud tradition of inventing the future. Together, we’re disrupting old narratives and forging new ones
We Make an Impact
As City employees, we see the result of our work all around us— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.
What we do at work today shapes the Boston of tomorrow.
We Serve With Pride
Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our community stronger, and to uphold the public's trust. The call to serve is rooted in instinct and constantly honed through awareness, empathy, and action. In choosing this path, we find our own lives enriched and our purpose fulfilled.
It’s not just what we do, it’s who we are.
OUR CULTURE
Our culture is the product of shared values and purpose, servant leadership, and a place where all people are empowered to effect positive change in the communities where we live, work, and play.
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Stories From Our Employees
Storytellers
Kerry is the TV operations and technology manager for the Boston City Council.
Attentive guardians
Tina is a school traffic crossing guard for the City.
History buffs
Joe Bagley is the archaeologist for the City of Boston.
Everyday heroes
Margaret shares her story of becoming a Boston firefighter.
Tech wizards
Alice is bringing free public Wi-Fi to Boston.
Helpful humans
Gabrielle helps residents, one call at a time.
Benefits
Benefits
Our employees enjoy
competitive
salaries
and generous benefits.
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Insurance
Employees can take part in our group health and group life insurance programs.
Work and life benefits
Find out more about our public employee fund, MBTA pass program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Savings and investments
Learn about the City of Boston credit union and other savings programs.
Residency Requirement
Anyone can apply to work for the City, but you must be a resident by your first day of work.
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Residency information
Career Center Help
Career Center Help
Having trouble with our Career Center? These resources can help.
How to apply for a job through the Career Center
Walk through the steps of using our Career Center.
Tips for using the Career Center
If you are struggling, these tips answer common questions.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Career Connection is a monthly newsletter round-up of all things career at the City of Boston. Learn about the latest job openings, workshops, job fairs, and more.
Help with multi-step applications
How to become a Boston EMS EMT
Find out how to start a rewarding career as an Emergency Medical Technician.
How to become a police officer
You need to take the state's civil service exam and apply for the job.
How to become a firefighter
We use an innovative recruitment strategy to find future Boston firefighters.
Work at the Boston Police 911 Dispatch Call Center
You can join the Boston Police Operations Division as a dispatcher, 911 call taker, or Operations Support Unit employee.
Labor service jobs
Get involved in the City of Boston's construction projects.
Additional ways to search jobs
Boston Housing Authority
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Public Schools
Water and Sewer Commission
Contact Human Resources
Our mission is to help the City of Boston attract and develop diverse, qualified, and productive employees to serve Boston's residents.
We believe
in promoting a culture that makes City employees want to come to work every day, to a place they feel valued and supported, that drives an exceptional employee experience for our City of Boston colleagues and residents and elevates the role of public service.
617-635-3370
OHR@boston.gov
1 City Hall Square
Room 612
Boston
,
MA
02201-2017
United States
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