Brief Job Description:   Under the direction of the Director of Operations or his/her designee, the Administrative Secretary will perform a variety of administrative and office support activities to ensure the proper functioning of Park Maintenance division.

The mission of the City of Boston Assessing Department is to accurately collect data, assess property at its full and fair cash value, and provide prompt and courteous service to the public. The Assessing Department is a leader in municipal valuation and seeks to maintain that status by attracting talented experience to our core staffing.   The Fiscal Officer, reporting to the Director of Operations, will oversee all functions pertaining to the administration of departmental procurement, budget, finance, and related fiscal matters.

This is a provisional appointment.   Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Human Resources Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties within the Human Resources Division.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.    This position is grant funded and may be limited to the duration of the grant.   Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the Principal Research Analyst will conduct extensive analyses of crime and intelligence data (including terrorism) using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and other statistical software. 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):     Serves in the capacity of the Chief-of-Staff and maintains the effective and efficient operations of the department. In the event of the Commissioners absence, the Deputy Commissioner shall carry out the duties assigned, including special events and cabinet meetings. Under the general direction of the Commissioner, exercises power and duties for the distribution of State and City benefits to veterans and their dependents in the City of Boston; interprets pertinent laws and makes decisions concerning the eligibility of applicants for veterans benefits in accordance of applicable laws; assigns and supervises the work of the investigators; oversees all procedures and transactions within the grave registration and application sections. 

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.    This position is grant funded and may be limited to the duration of the grant.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), the Crime & Intelligence Analyst collects, reviews, collates, analyzes, prepares and disseminates data and information on incoming investigative requests from field personnel, other public safety organizations, or those from other analysts. 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, to participate in services to a diverse population (characteristic to an urban setting) with emphasis on service to young adults and to perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services with a concentration on young adults.   Reports To: Ranking Staff Member.   Supervises: As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.

The program assistant will assist in the development of programs and building systems and the intake of membership registration for participants of programs.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Descrtiption (essential functions of the job):   The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is seeking a highly motivated Vision Zero/Active Transportation Planner to work on projects that will realize the City's vision to create streets and public spaces that are vibrant, multi-modal, resilient, and technologically advanced. The selected individual will work to lower the number of fatal and serious crashes on Boston's roadways and increase the number of people bicycling and walking in the City. Reporting to the Commissioner or designee, and as part of the Vision Zero Priorities Team, the Vision Zero/Active Transportation Planner addresses a variety of concerns about transportation's interface with urban design and the public realm and envisions and implements cutting-edge initiatives in a changing transportation environment where needs, resources, and opportunities vary enormously.   

The Program Assistant II will assist in the development of programs, building systems and in the intake of membership registrations of participants for programs.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.    Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), the Real Time CrimeCenter (RTCC) Supervisor will supervise analysts within the BRIC’s RTCC, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are followed and assisting them with the core functions of the Real Time CrimeCenter.  This position is grant funded and may be limited to the duration of the grant.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.    Under the supervision of the Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the Research Analyst(s) will conduct extensive analyses of crime and intelligence data using analytic technology and other statistical software. This position will be funded through a grant from the US Department of Justice, COPS Office, Community Development Micro-grant program. This position will support the Boston Police Department’s Community CompStat Initiative by bringing the work of the BRIC into the neighborhoods of Boston in partnership with community leaders, to reduce crime and increase public safety, trust with community and transparency. This position is grant funded and may be limited to the duration of the grant.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION   The Office of Research and Development (ORD) is organizationally situated within the Office of the Police Commissioner (OPC), and is responsible for the research and development of innovative strategies and police practices that focus on issues relevant to modern policing. The ORD supports and advances the Boston Police Department’s mission: to work in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear, and improve quality of life in the neighborhoods of Boston. Towards that end, the ORD oversees two community-focused initiatives:  District-based Hub Tables and a Community CompStat initiative.   - The Hub, which began in July of 2018, is based on an internationally practiced, public safety and public health, proven effective model titled The Hub Model: Community Safety and Well Being. Hub tables meet weekly in the communities of East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Dorchester, all of Area E (which includes Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Hyde Park), and the Mass & Cass area with the BPD Street Outreach Unit. Ultimately, the goal of the City of Boston (COB)/Boston Police Department (BPD) is to bring The Hub Model to scale within the remaining Boston neighborhoods. - Community CompStat is a more recent initiative implemented by Police Commissioner Michael Cox in an effort to strengthen police engagement with the community and increase community trust in the police through collaborative data sharing and problem solving. The BPD has been awarded technical assistance through the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to assist with these efforts. ORD is seeking a full-time position to oversee the coordination of these two community-focused efforts, and to also assist with other ORD-related functions. More broadly, the ORD gathers and reports crime statistics and other related crime data; provides annual crime summary reports to the public and internally; and conducts police and best practice research, performance measurement and program evaluation. The Office responds to information and data requests from outside agencies, and performs resource development tasks for the COB and the BPD, including the convening of planning meetings specific to grant proposal development, grant writing, project implementation and management. The ORD is a revenue-generating office, handling millions of dollars in grants each year from state and federal agencies, as well as private organizations. The Office currently has a staff of six (6) full-time employees, including a full-time Grants Manager.   The Community Coordinator is a grant-funded position that will report to the Director of the ORD and be responsible for providing citywide coordination of the Hub Program (including coordination, support and staffing of existing Hub Tables and the expansion of the Hub Program to other locations/ Districts within the neighborhoods of Boston) and Community CompStat (including being the main point of contact with the IACP technical assistance, attending Community CompStat meetings and assisting with related surveys and data collection). The Community Coordinator, as a member of ORD, will also assist with grant opportunity research and identification; grant program design, collaboration and writing; and program set up, management and administration, including the monitoring of key projects, program reporting, evaluation, data analysis, best practice research and working as part of problem-solving team. The Community Coordinator will also support ORD with programmatic development and strategic implementation of Department-wide and District-specific initiatives as needed.

WHO WE ARE: The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion is to make Boston a national model of economic equity for working people, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors by implementing sustainable solutions that repair economic harm and help build generational wealth for disadvantaged communities, foster local talent and innovative ideas, make city-sponsored opportunities more transparent and accessible, and strengthen the partnership between the City and local organizations, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Bostonians and the experience for all visitors.   WHAT WE’RE LIKE: This is not your typical 9-5. We are a growing department with a transformative mission and startup environment, led by a team of passionate individuals who are committed to achieving the urgent and important goal of eliminating the racial wealth gap and making the city more inclusive for all. With that in mind, you can look forward to a work culture that is: - Mission-driven: We are committed to excellence in all we do and put in the time and effort required to achieve our goals, no matter how long it takes. - Empowering: We believe in supporting leaders who are forward-thinking, independent, risk-takers, and confident. - Collaborative: We understand that our work is interrelated and interdependent. We don’t operate in silos. - Supportive: We create an environment that provides the physical, emotional, and intellectual space and tools to accomplish your tasks and exceed internal and external expectations. - Innovative: We know it’s better to work smart and are always seeking creative ways to move us closer to our goals and leverage new ways of learning and working together.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: The City of Boston’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI) seeks a Senior Advisor for Small Business and Corporate Financing to provide project leadership, management, and administrative oversight from startup to implementation and operation for the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP). Announced in Fall 2022, CAAP is a forgivable loan that supports small business owners in acquiring commercial property for their business operations, with the goal of addressing income and wealth disparities across Boston’s neighborhoods while preventing the displacement of local, diverse small businesses. The goals of the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP) are to; build a pipeline of financing and resources that enable Boston businesses to acquire and own commercial spaces/properties; fight the forces of gentrification in ensuring business owners’ spaces do not become unaffordable over time and; generate wealth through ownership, especially in communities at risk of gentrification and displacement Under the direction of the Director Economic and Strategic Planning within OEOI, the Senior Advisor for Small Business and Corporate Financing will serve as the lead contact representing the program with prospective CAAP applicants, city staff, professional consultants, elected officials, community groups, philanthropic and community finance partners, and businesses. The individual will assist in establishing systems, practices, and procedures for functions related to the establishment of CAAP, as well as other initiatives related to OEOI’s work plan. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for establishing the parameters of the loan application and review process, build strategic partnerships with entities involved in the small business commercial property acquisition ecosystem, conduct community outreach with Boston small business owners, and identify supplemental funding opportunities.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The mission of the City of Boston's Property Management Department (PMD) is to manage, maintain, repair, and provide security for the City's municipal buildings including City Hall and Faneuil Hall; to preserve the useful life of City facilities and reduce operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures.   Under supervision, performs a variety of ordinary maintenance tasks of a semiskilled nature to buildings and grounds.

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) Design Fellow will be responsible for elevating the role of design, design thinking, and arts-based civic practice across various MOAC initiatives, including the Artist in Residence and Radical Imagination for Racial Justice program. The fellow will be engaged with MOAC from April 2024 through June 2024 and report to the Chief of Arts and Culture.

Asst Corp Counsel II (LAW)     The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council and City departments regarding their official capacities within the City government. Our office has been in continuous existence for 180 years and under the sole authority of the Corporation Counsel for 125 years. The Corporation Counsel has supervisory authority over all City attorneys and legal affairs and is responsible for all litigation to which the City of Boston is a party.   The City of Boston seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel to represent the City, Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, and Boston Public Schools before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. The incumbent will perform legal research, draft and review ordinances, and prepare opinions on legal issues in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and other negotiations.

*This is a Civil Service Position. Applicants will be interviewed from requisition #09824 certification list*   INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT  https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston in addition to completing the City of Boston Career Center application.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):    Works under the immediate supervision of the City of Boston Animal Shelter Manager and the Director of Animal Care and Control. Ensures all animals are cared for and treated in a humane manner.

This is a Labor Service position.  Brief Job Description (essential functions of the position): Under general supervision, performs low skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of all assigned motor vehicles and/or equipment.

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.