On April 2nd, 2024, Mayor Michelle signed an ordinance to create a Planning Department in the City of Boston for the first time in 70 years. The ordinance restores planning as a core function of City government, ensuring its inclusion in the City’s budget, and allowing for the transfer of current staff from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) to the new Planning Department. The Department is included in the City of Boston FY25 proposed budget and will be operational as of July 1st, 2024. Moving forward, the Planning...

The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to foster healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities for all by ensuring stable, green, accessible housing and sustainable use of land. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.   The Mayor's...

The Boston Energy Saver Manager will lead the implementation of the Boston Energy Saver, an innovative new program designed to help Bostonians lower their energy bills and fossil fuel use by connecting them with clean energy programs and resources. This position will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, and programs that reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, and provide support for building owners, residents, and small businesses. The Manager will engage with Boston residents, building owners, and other stakeholders to provide building decarbonization support and to connect them with resources. The Boston Energy Saver Manager will report to...

The Director, Outreach and Policy will be responsible for developing the Veterans’ Services outreach strategies and directly managing outreach activities that promote and enhance Veterans’ engagement and military affairs.  

Under the direction of the Director of Parking and Curbside Management, the Principal Administrative Assistant provides key operational and strategic leadership in the Office of the Parking Clerk, managing, monitoring, and coordinating the team and workload of the Public Inquiry division in service of safe, accessible streets for Boston’s residents and visitors. The Public Inquiry staff in the Office of the Parking Clerk (OPC) provides customer service to the public through the enforcement of curbside regulations, utilization of data processing technology, and supervision of...

  The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) of the City of Boston enables its workforce to deliver a better government for every constituent. Technology and innovation enable equity, effectiveness, and efficiency. Technology and innovation are key supports in ensuring that our City confronts climate change and other challenges ahead. The Department of Innovation and Technology leads to more accessible, reliable, scalable, secure, and dignified experiences for our constituents.

Who we are: The Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (EOI) Cabinet seeks to create a resilient, equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city by creating opportunities for all communities to build generational wealth. The Department of Supplier Diversity sits in the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (EOI) Cabinet. It represents an integral part of the Mayor's mission to create a more economically equitable city. The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses and manages programs that work to ensure small and diverse businesses have access and are better positioned...

Principal Clerks assist constituents by maintaining and issuing vital records of Boston marriage, birth, and death in accordance with applicable Massachusetts laws and regulations. Principal Clerks represent City Hall through day-to-day interactions with constituents that enable Boston residents to access services, marry, and enroll in school. 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Director of Administration & Finance is a key leadership position in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of OPAT and oversees all daily administrative and financial operations. The Director of Administration & Finance’s primary responsibilities include all matters related to human resources, purchasing, and the budget, as well as managing the physical space. This position requires a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, patience, and confidentiality, as well as...

Under the general supervision of the Alterations and Repairs Foreman, the General Repairperson (Mechanical Equipment Repairperson) performs work in the areas of light carpentry, plastering, flooring, masonry, painting, and general building maintenance and other duties. 

Reporting directly to the Director of Constituent Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for supervising the day-to-day work of the Constituent Services unit, including the system for effectively responding to constituent needs, organizing schedules, providing on-going and proactive communication, resolving complaints, etc. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to identify and develop strategic opportunities that help sustain and increase the impact of the Commission’s Constituent Services and Information & Referral, Advocacy, Taxi Coupons, Benefits, and Housing programs. 

This is a provisional appointment.   Under supervision, performs a variety of ordinary maintenance tasks of a semiskilled nature to buildings and grounds.  

Under the general supervision of the Policy and Compliance Manager, the Construction Monitor promotes and increases business opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses by monitoring compliance with the City of Boston Executive Order and Ordinance governing M/WBE use on public construction projects.   The Department of Supplier Diversity sits in the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (EOI) Cabinet. It represents an integral part of the Mayor's mission to create a more economically equitable city. The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies...

The OPAT Investigator will be part of a team working to advance the goals of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT). OPAT was established in 2020 to provide a single point of entry for individuals with concerns or complaints related to the Boston Police Department and its officers and sworn personnel to be heard and addressed. The position requires a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, patience, and confidentiality. The successful candidate needs to consistently communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Under the direction of the Cataloging and Processing Manager, provides supervision, cataloging training, and bibliographic database quality control to ensure accurate and efficient discoverability and location of the library’s holdings via the online catalog and other publicly accessible databases. Supervises advanced cataloging functions across all library materials (both physical and electronic), including original cataloging, file loading, and database maintenance work within the Cataloging and Processing department. Provides cataloging training and troubleshooting for all members of the Cataloging and Processing department.  

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager, assume responsibility for the administration and programs of a branch library.   Reports to:

Under supervision and within the framework of the Library's policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.   Reports to:

Under supervision and within the framework of the Library's policies and practices, assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic to an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.   Reports to:

This is a Labor Service Position.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under general supervision, performs installation, maintenance, repair and related work on street lighting units, flood lighting units, underpass and overpass lighting, bridge and general area lighting; repairs and maintains gas lamps.

Fellowship/Internship with the Department of Innovation and Technology  Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Fellowships/Internships with the Department of Innovation and Technology are an opportunity to make an impact on Boston residents. We are looking for Interns and fellows that...