In addition to applying via the City of Boston Career Center, individuals wishing to be considered for this position must also complete the civil service labor service registration process for the position at http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs     Brief Job Description:   Under the direction of the Chief Power Plant Engineer, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Building Systems) will perform a variety of complex and technical work to maintain building systems for all City-owned buildings and locations under the care and custody of the Property Management Department, including heating and cooling, be responsible for an entire shift or a specific building on that shift, and provide front-line troubleshooting of issues as they arise.   The mission of the City of Boston 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.    

Brief Job Description:   Under direction, serves as an Administrative Assistant to the General Superintendent of Cemeteries or a designee, performing routine and/or complex clerical work related to the Cemetery division's function and assisting in a wide variety of difficult; assist with matters relating to public information about burials, cemetery plot purchases, and funeral scheduling.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description:(essential functions of the job):   Reporting to the unit manager or assigned supervisor of higher grade, collects property data relating to commercial and residential real estate and personal property valuation, enters and manages data in a CAMA (computer assisted mass appraisal) system and related systems.

This is a provisional appointment. Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The Engineering Division is responsible for the attainment of a State of Good Repair (SOGR) and multi-modal functionality of an asset portfolio in excess of $6.2 Billion, including forty (40) bridges and eight hundred (800) miles of roadway.   Under direction of the Principal Civil Engineer, the Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for performing engineering duties that support the Public Works Department’s mission of maintaining, enhancing, and evolving the public rights of way in the city of Boston. Undertakes assigned design engineering work required for or related to the preparation and completion of all preliminary and final engineering designs, plans, detail designs, calculations, estimates, and public bids for the construction, or reconstruction of streets and related installations in the city of Boston. 

Brief Job Description:   The City of Boston seeks to hire a bold, systems-oriented, empathetic leader as its next City Registrar. Under the direction of the Mayor and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this position is responsible for the management of the City of Boston’s vital records including marriage, birth, and death records from 1630 to the present. The department is also charged with establishing new records, amending existing records, and issuing certified copies of records in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and Massachusetts Office of Vital Records procedures.    The ideal candidate will continue to execute the Mayor’s vision of ensuring our constituents' needs are at the forefront of what we do. As a key leadership role in the City’s People Operations Cabinet, the City Registrar will set the policies, vision and strategy for access to vital records for the City of Boston. This includes managing a team of employees who provide essential documents to constituents during critical times in their lives.   The Registrar will also advance the City's goals of record modernization and digitization and ease of access to public records. The Registrar will continue to develop consistent processes and practices for the department and ensure organizational compliance, while maintaining a customer focus.

Brief Job Description:   In response to the findings from the 2022 Urban Forest Plan, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) has established a new Forestry Division with the goal of better maintaining and increasing tree canopy in the City of Boston. Under the supervision of the Director of Urban Forestry and the Tree Warden, the Logistics Manager (GIS) will perform GIS-based asset and maintenance tracking, as well as work planning and coordination for Arborists and work crews. This role requires training and experience with GIS, preparing preventative and deferred maintenance schedules, coordinating emergency response efforts during and after storm events and communicating with contractors. Assembly of written, oral and graphic communications will also be required.

Position Overview Millions of people interact with the Boston Public Library digitally each year to do everything from checking out a book to printing a resume to learning a new skill. Meanwhile, technology enables over 450 internal staff members across 27 locations to be effective in their roles. We believe these experiences should be streamlined, easy to use. To achieve that goal, the Technology Process Improvement Owner will work closely with the CTO and the technology team to design and manage the transformation of existing technology resources, services and processes. This role is an opportunity to directly affect and positively impact library staff and patrons of various backgrounds throughout Boston.   We’re looking for a Technology Process Improvement Owner who embraces the opportunity and nature of working in civic technology. The technology team is in charge of defining and implementing an ambitious roadmap for our internal and public facing products. The Technology Process Improvement Owner will collaborate with various departments who have varying degrees of technical knowledge. They will be able to apply design thinking methodology and focus on end user experience through active listening and attention to user concerns as they shift between managing various projects to improve the services we provide. The Technology Process Improvement Owner works closely with other members of technology teams (i.e., server, network, applications, help desk, A/V, tech central, Web Services, Digital Services, and Training Coordinator) to prioritize features, and drive forward the roadmap for each product and process.   Reports to Chief Technology Officer

Brief job description (essential functions of the job):   The Boston Public Library is seeking applicants for a part - time position in the Brighton Branch. Mature, dependable individuals are invited to apply. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available depending upon the needs of the department. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desirable.

This is a Provisional Appointment     Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job)   The City of Boston Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel to provide legal advice and support to all Divisions of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH).  The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments concerning their official duties within the City government.   The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (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.

Brief Job Descriptions (essential functions of the job):   The Climate and Environmental Planning team is responsible for the Environment Department’s work in developing and implementing the City’s climate action plan, including climate adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation and zero waste efforts, developing and enforcing regulations in traditional environmental areas such as air pollution, noise and wetlands protection and overseeing the review of development projects from a climate, environmental, and sustainability perspective. The CEP Project Managers will report to the Director of Climate and Environmental Planning and work with the team to advance the City’s environmental goals and support implementation of these initiatives. 

Brief Job Descriptions (essential functions of the job):   The City of Boston seeks to hire a Manager to coordinate the newly-formed Mayor’s Commemoration Commission. The Manager will have the primary responsibility of coordinating the work of the Commission of mayoral appointees charged with advising the Mayor and City departments on making Boston’s celebrations of significant upcoming historic anniversaries, as well as Boston’s preservation policies and tools, robust and inclusive of all history, including the history of Indigenous, Black, immigrant, LGBTQ+, women, and other historically marginalized communities.” The Manager will report directly to the Director of the Office of Historic Preservation.  

Brief Job Descriptions (essential functions of the job):   As part of the Mayor’s vision for a Green New Deal for Boston, the City of Boston is seeking a Director of Environmental Quality. The Director will lead development and implementation of strategic initiatives and programs to reduce air pollution, protect and enhance our environmental lands and resources as part of leading our city towards a more equitable, sustainable green future.  The Director  is responsible for leading the City’s conservation, pollution reduction and environmental quality initiatives, and developing and enforcing environmental regulations for air pollution, and wetlands protection, including oversight of the Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC), the Conservation Commission, and developing partnerships as part of an all-of-government approach to creating a thriving, equitable and sustainable City. The Director is a leader in environmental quality, conservation and sustainability policy and programs for the City and in the engagement of other municipal offices as well as stakeholders in all segments of the Boston community in the development and implementation of those policies.   The Director of Environmental Quality reports to the Commissioner of the Environment Department, and interacts with all segments of Boston’s municipal government and of the Boston community.  As part of the management team of the Environment Department, they will work closely with other members of the management team and have important administrative responsibilities.

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

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under administrative direction, is responsible for evaluating the financial and operational performance of programs.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Accounts for the General Services division of the Treasury Department; the Principal Accountant performs financial and administrative duties.

The City of Boston is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director to lead the creation of a new Office of Participatory Budgeting (OPB). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and the OPB Oversight Board, the Director will establish and grow a new office tasked with designing and managing a city-wide participatory budgeting process.   Brief Job Description:   The Director will work closely with the OPB Oversight Board, Chief Financial Officer, the Office of Budget Management, staff from other City departments, and members of the public to determine need, ensure transparency and equity in the participatory budgeting process, and produce annual reports on OPB expenditures and project and program status reports.  

This is a time-limited grant funded position expected to expire on December 31, 2026 or when funding runs out.  The position may be extended based on operational need if alternative funding is identified.   The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston the most livable city in the nation by working with communities to build strong neighborhoods through the strategic investment of public resources.  MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and dispose of city-owned property.  MOH has an annual budget of approximately $125 million from various City, State, and Federal sources.   Brief Job Description:   Under the direct supervision of the Controller or designee within the Administration and Finance Division, the Senior Account Specialist will perform functions relating to revenue collection and maintenance of the Department’s accounting records.  

Brief Job Description:   The City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) seeks a highly motivated candidate to serve as Regional Emergency Management Planner. This is a position funded under the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program. The position is currently funded for a two year term, with continuation dependent on future grant awards.   The Mayor's Office of Emergency Management coordinates the City's homeland security and emergency management programs. OEM's Mission is to enhance the City of Boston and Metro-Boston Homeland Security Region's (MBHSR) to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major emergencies. Working in close partnership with Boston's and the MBHSR’s public safety and public health agencies, OEM plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, conducts trainings, exercises and drills, and performs other services to support the City and Region’s overall preparedness. OEM follows an all-hazards approach, preparing for emergencies of different types - whether they be natural or man-made. Under the direction of the MBHSR Program Manager, the successful candidate will support citywide and regional emergency planning efforts coordinated by OEM. The Regional Emergency Management Planner will serve as a liaison between Boston OEM, MBHSR entities, and other regional partners (local, state and Federal representatives, as well as private/non-profit institutions).

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, assists in planning, directing, managing and performing daily application and user administration duties in support of the department's fleet management applications.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under direction of the Director of Transportation or delegate, the Fleet Safety Coordinator directs the operation of the Boston Fire Department Fleet Maintenance Safety Program to ensure the effective maintenance and repair of the department's fleet of 200+ vehicles of all types and configurations.