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Public Health Commission now hiring

The Boston Public Health Commission is looking to fill critical positions on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. Some of the openings include homeless counselors, recovery services public health advocates, and public safety officers.

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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.

Life Guides

Samuel spends his days inspiring the next generation of Bostonians. Learn more about Samuel.

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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.

Residency Requirement

Anyone can apply to work for the City, but you must be a resident by your first day of work. View a map of Boston.

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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.

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.

Labor service jobs

Get involved in the City of Boston's construction projects.

Additional ways to search jobs

Boston Housing Authority

Boston Planning & Development Agency

Boston Public Health Commission

Boston Public Schools

Water and Sewer Commission

Contact Human Resources

We post jobs and help departments find, retain, and manage qualified and productive employees. We help City employees directly with unemployment benefits, health and life insurance, workers compensation benefits, and assistance programs.

617-635-3370

OHR@boston.gov

1 City Hall Square

Room 612

Boston, MA 02201-2017

United States