Basic Function: Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, participates in services including reference services, to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting, at various locations in Central or branch libraries as assigned. Also includes the performance of various tasks requiring broad professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and principles of information delivery and services.   Reports to: Assistant Neighborhood Services Manager, Chief of Adult Library Services or designee   Home location: Central Library or branch as designated   Assigned location: To be determined as needed by designated public services manager in consultation with other public services managers. While at assigned location shall report to Department Head, Branch Librarian, or ranking staff member.    Supervises: As assigned, pre-professional and/or support staff.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The Major Projects Coordinator assists in the implementation of system-wide improvements and initiatives organized as major and/or capital projects of the Boston Public Library, ensuring projects and initiatives are aligned with the vision and strategic plans of the Boston Public Library, state of the art thinking about the future of library services and current best practices in the field of public library services with a particular focus on both space - layout and design. This role is part of the library project management office, and coordinates project activities in conjunction with Library management, City of Boston colleagues and other stakeholders as assigned. This individual also acts as the project manager on a number of system-wide projects. Day to day duties involve coordination of complex projects involving multiple areas of library operations and services, responsibility for guiding major capital projects and operating initiatives. Key skills include: facility renovation, design and construction management, project management, communication and an appreciation of public libraries.   Reports to Major Projects Program Manager or delegate

Brief Job Descritpion (essential functions of the job):   Supervises the administration and technical functions of the Boston Conservation Commission in implementing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act and Boston Wetlands Ordinance.  

This is a provisional appointment. Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Under general supervision, with latitude provided for independent problem solving, performs professional traffic engineering work of moderate difficulty and importance relating to traffic engineering in the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Unit.

Brief job description (essential functions of the job):   Class Specifications: Includes library assistants working in the branch libraries whose duties involve the following: greeting and directing patrons, registration of borrowers, charging and discharging books and other materials, maintaining the book and other materials collections, maintaining/troubleshooting equipment, typing/word processing, and filing.

Brief Job Description:   The Technical Assistant reports to and assists the Technical Director with productions on the main stage. The assistant works with the Technical Director to execute lighting looks for each event as the light board operator. Gives technical support set up to production presented in the small spaces of the theater. Steps in as the supervisor in the absence of the Technical Director, working to make sure there is appropriate coverage for events. This position works as the liaison between the Technical Director and event producers and must be able to step in and take the lead when directed by the General Manager to assure smooth working relationships.

This is a grant funded position, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expected to last through December 31, 2026 or when funds are depleted. 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 a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. 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. The Mayor's Office of Housing 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. Within MOH, the Neighborhood Housing Development (NHD) Division’s team of development officers, architects, and construction specialists are focused on housing and community development efforts that build strong neighborhoods and thriving communities. The Division oversees City investments in affordable housing for rental, homeownership, and cooperative preservation and new construction. The City of Boston’s Permanent Support Housing Initiative is a strategy to rapidly develop permanent supportive housing to respond to the significant need for housing solutions for unhoused individuals, especially those suffering from substance abuse disorder. Brief Job Description:   MOH is seeking a Program Lead to manage the Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative and to help further the City’s housing acquisitions activities. This is a grant-funded position that will work under the direction of the Deputy Director or his/her designee. Taking advantage of $20 million in new housing resources for supportive housing and the $26 million in new resources for acquisitions through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Program Lead will be tasked with overseeing the funding and development of permanent supportive housing projects in the City of Boston.  

This is a provisional appointment. Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Under general supervision, interprets policies, rules and regulations.

Position Overview Performs any or all phases of work in support of central library and neighborhood outreach services for children ages birth - 11.   Reports to Assistant Manager of Youth Services (P5)   Supervises As assigned, professional and support staff

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Direct patrons, answer telephones; provide scheduling, program and community resource information to the general public.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description(essential functions of the job):   The Registry Division records, maintains and issues Boston marriage, birth and death vital records in accordance to Massachusetts laws and procedures. 

Brief Job Description:   The City of Boston seeks to hire a Deputy Director of People and Culture to support the Executive Director of People and Culture the oversight, development and coordination of policies, activities, and staff for the central Human Resources department for the City of Boston. As a key leadership role in the City’s new People Operations Cabinet, the Deputy Director of People and Culture will help develop and oversee all centralized employee-related policy, compliance, and activities including recruitment, job design, performance management, talent management, health benefits, and other essential HR functions.

Brief Job Description:   The Human Resource Information Systems is a key technical leader and manager within the City’s Office of Human Resources. The manager provides strategic support for OHR to take ownership of HR technology systems, including but not limited to a talent acquisition management system, HR/Payroll ERP system, and an employee help portal. The City’s ERP System is a powerful application, integrated with the state retirement system, payroll, health vendors, and other critical systems, and requires knowledgeable and technically skilled resources to work closely with IT support, to improve data quality, security, and usability of the system.

This is a provisional appointment.   Under general supervision, the Emergency Communications Specialist – Police Dispatcher will be assigned to the Operations Division of the Boston Police Department.   Position Summary:   The Operations Division of the Boston Police Department serves as the critical link between the public and emergency responders in the City of Boston. The Division is the City's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), handles all initial 911 calls and requests for assistance from the general public, and is responsible for all dispatch-related services for the Boston Police Department.  

This is a provisional appointment.   Under general supervision, the Emergency Communications Specialist – Support Analyst is assigned to the Support Unit of the Operations Division.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The Support Analyst is responsible for performing several mission-critical, 24-hour-a-day functions of the Boston Police Department. Analysts may be assigned to the following areas in the Unit daily: tow section, missing person section, warrants section, stolen car section, Channel 8 – Nova Base section, and the verification/validation function.  

This is a provisional appointment.   Under general supervision, the Emergency Communications Specialist – 911 Call-Taker will be assigned to the Operations Division.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The Operations Division of the Boston Police Department serves as the critical link between the public and emergency responders in the City of Boston. The Division is the City's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and handles all initial 911 calls and requests for assistance from the general public.

Position Overview Library Assistant whose duties include the following:  Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Circulation, or delegate, performs duties relative to the routine operations of the Library’s central circulation activities.   Reports to Special Library Assistant II, Circulation

Brief Job Description:   The primary function of this position is to provide high-quality medical care to animals in the care and custody of the City of Boston and any animals accessing services available through the City of Boston community medicine efforts. The Veterinarian assists in developing, advancing, and implementing shelter medicine protocols and delivers and ensures humane medical treatment of all animals in the care and custody of the City of Boston under the direction of the Director of the City of Boston’s Animal Care and Control Division.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services and under the immediate direction of the Chief Building Inspector/or the Supervisor of Inspections, performs inspections for building and structures or anything attached to or connected to therewith as to structural soundness for conformance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

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     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 the direction of the Chief Power Plant Engineer, the Maintenance Mechanic (Building Systems) will perform a variety of 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, and provide front-line troubleshooting of issues as they arise.