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.    

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   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.  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.   Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Design and Construction, the Architect is responsible for conducting design review for affordable housing projects, both in response to Requests For Proposals and on privately owned sites for which agency financial assistance and/or land acquisition is sought. The Architect is responsible for maintaining compliance with agency design and construction standards.

This role lives in the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet. Please read below to understand our larger vision. Equity & Inclusion Cabinet Mission The mission of the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is to ensure that every resident has fair access to City resources and opportunities. We achieve this by embedding equity and inclusion into our current City practices, building our collective capacity on issues of racial and social justice, and fostering a more welcoming and accessible city. The departments in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet take an anti-poverty approach to their work, focusing on the following areas: 1. Improving outcomes for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities, in particular immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ residents. 2. Increasing access for people with disabilities and those who speak a language other than English. 3. Eliminating barriers to fair housing and human rights. This is not your typical 9-5pm role. We are looking for folks that share our core values of people-first leadership, intentional strategy, and justice.     Brief Job Description:  Under the direction of the Chief and Chief of Staff for the Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Cabinet, the Economic Mobility Program Manager is responsible for developing and driving innovative and scalable solutions that promote economic advancement for communities harmed by inequitable systems. Working in partnership with external and internal stakeholders, the Economic Mobility Program Manager will: Conduct community-informed research on the barriers to economic security and mobility. Design, test, and scale pilot initiatives/programs that address gaps or leverage opportunities in the City of Boston’s economic mobility ecosysteml. Review the impact of pilot programs/initiatives to determine the most effective approaches to maximizing the safety net for Boston residents.    

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Buildings and Bridges, and/or a Drawtender of a bridge, the First Assistant Drawtender is in charge of and operates the drawbridge for the passing of watercraft.

Brief Job Description: The Chief of Operations is a leadership role at The Boston Public Library overseeing key functions of day-to-day operations, stewardship of library spaces and infrastructure, as well as a range of both incident response and planning & policy responsibilities. The Chief of Operations oversees all Library Facilities, including the historic central library in Copley Square, and currently a network of 25 branches throughout the city and an offsite collections storage facility.   Departments within the Operations portfolio include the Facilities department, Safety & Security, and the Major/Capital Projects Office. The Facilities Department teams include custodial staff, the shipping department, trades and laborers teams, as well as two major outsourced contracts for Security Services and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) Services, each with extensive on-site personnel.   Through smooth daily operations, the Library’s Operations Division supports the delivery of library services, secure Collections storage and management, the library’s special events business, as well as emergency and crisis response and planning activities. The Library’s facilities, which are a key part of the Library’s mission, must be maintained as welcoming, clean, safe, and dynamic spaces. The Chief of Operations role is the Library’s lead on climate and sustainability as it relates to our buildings and energy plans.      The Chief of Operations reports to the President and is a member of the Library's Leadership Team. The Chief of Operations is also responsible for system-wide space planning, infrastructure and project coordination, and operational policies as well as planning exercises that ensure continuity of operations, disaster preparedness and future space and infrastructure needs. The role works collaboratively with other City departments to ensure high quality, consistent and uninterrupted patron services.  Other responsibilities include fostering a positive work environment and developing operational efficiencies, through the use of processes and procedure development, technological support and human capacity building.   The Chief of Operations plays a key coordinating role with the Chief Technology Officer regarding the resilience and responsiveness of IT functions, including systemwide AV planning & support.   The Chief of Operations also prepares and manages budget and procurement activities for departments within the portfolio, in collaboration with the library’s Finance Division.     Reports to: President of the Boston Public Library  

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator for implementing youth programs at the local level.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The athletic assistant shall assist in the development/implementation and supervision of recreation programs, sports leagues, special programs/projects and other activities for all patrons. 

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, supervising and coordinating community center programs and activities. 

This is a provisional appointment.    Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):    Under the direction of the Director of the Legal Division: The Senior Legal Asst will support lawyers with various legal tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting documents, and hearings.

Position Overview Functions primarily as Tier 2 Technical Support, installs hardware I software and performs  full troubleshooting on personal computers, network computers, and peripheral computer components, provides coverage for Tier 1 Technical Support and provides backup coverage for Tech Central staff.   Reports to: Chief Technology Officer or delegate

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   General Duties/Class Specifications: Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a library building and performs related duties as required.

Brief Job Description:   The Treasury Department is seeking a Deputy Treasurer (Second Assistant Collector Treasurer), who will report directly to the First Assistant Collector Treasurer and will play a key role in the development of the Department’s strategy and priorities.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent supervisory, management and communication skills.   The Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the management and supervision of the Treasury Department and its divisions. The successful candidate must be ready to represent the Treasury Department in City Council hearings, interdepartmental meetings and external meetings. They also must be able to stand in for the First Assistance Collector Treasurer as needed. The Treasury Department is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible, and this position is designed to be in-person, and adheres to the City’s related policies.  

Position Overview  Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, and in specific collaboration with the library’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Communications, this role provides leadership for three essential service areas: the library’s digitization strategy & processes, digital engagement strategy, and the integrated online experience of the library across a range of platforms and technologies.    Digitization includes planning, development, and implementation of digitization activities and services, including digital imaging, digital repository development and maintenance. Digital engagement includes metadata oversight, description of collections, and public engagement and use of the Boston Public Library’s digital collections in support of improved public access and service. This includes the statewide digitization program of BPL as the Library for the Commonwealth. Online services include responsibility for the strategic direction, design, development, implementation, and operation of the library’s online services, primarily delivered on web and mobile platforms, prioritizing ease of access over preservation goals. This work is done in concert with the institution’s communications and marketing goals for the online world. Strategies for patron-facing and staff-facing solutions are based on both library information science best practices for Knowledge Management and Information Architecture as applied specifically to online solutions, as well as Marketing & Communications standards for online engagement. This role is seen as a critical leadership role as well as a hands-on management role, informed by the ideal of online library services as a 24-7 function. The role must embody a customer service philosophy based on delivering services that are user-friendly, responsive, and reliable.   Reports to Director of Library Services   Supervises Professional and support staff

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) is responsible for the stewardship of the open space portfolio of more than 330 properties across the City of Boston. BPRD is the core agency that oversees the tracking, protection, maintenance and expansion of the City’s tree canopy, both in Parks and other City-owned open space, and in the public right of way.   In an effort to enhance Boston’s urban forest we are expanding the Urban Forestry Division within BPRD which will build and direct the division and work to ensure urban forestry principles and practices are incorporated into many public initiatives and plans, and become integrated into citywide operations.   Brief Job Description:   Reporting to the Director of Urban Forestry or a designee, the Executive Assistant for Urban Forestry will support the Urban Forestry Division in a variety of administrative tasks related to the operation of the division.   

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     This is a Labor Service position.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under supervision, operates light and medium automotive and other motor equipment not requiring special skills.  Operates a passenger car, station wagon, half-ton pick up truck, three-quarter ton panel truck or other types of trucks having a requirement of a Class II License by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.  

Brief Job Description:   Under the general supervision of the Commissioner, Director of Urban Forestry, City Tree Warden or their designee, the Arborist will support the care, protection and promotion of the urban forest throughout the community, including the City-owned trees, as well as other trees to the extent provided for by law and/or regulation.

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

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.

Brief job description (essential functions of the job):   The Boston Public Library is seeking applicants for part - time positions in the Central Branch Borrower Services department. 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.