City of Somerville - Career Page

Welcome to Our Jobs Portal!

The City of Somerville upholds progressive principles for both our employees and residents. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are deeply embedded in our mission and throughout our hiring practices. We encourage applications from a diverse range of professionals and skillsets to reflect the culturally rich community we serve every day.

Termed a “Model City” by The Boston Globe, we are also a model employer. We embrace and encourage an innovative, empowering, and collaborative workplace culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The City also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life balance.

Join us to create an inclusive and equitable City for all. Apply today for an opportunity that meets your qualifications.

Current Openings

City Clerk

City Clerk
- Somerville, MA
- City Clerk
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Administration

Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Administration
Director of Finance and Administration
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Administration
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings

(2) Heavy Motor Equipment Operators/Maintenance Mechanics
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds

(2) Heavy Motor Equipment Operators/ Public Works Laborers
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Tree Surgeon/ Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/ Public Works Laborer
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Working Foreman Tree Surgeon/SHMEO/PWL
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds
Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Public Works Laborer
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Public Works Laborer (Day Shift)
- Somerville, MA
- Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway
Health & Human Services

Grants Administrative Assistant
- Somerville, MA
- Health & Human Services
Human Resources

Deputy Director of Human Resources
- Somerville, MA
- Human Resources
IAM - Engineering

Civil Engineering Project Manager – Large Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Somerville, MA
- IAM - Engineering
Library

Librarian I - Youth Services
- Somerville, MA
- Library
OSPCD - Economic Development

Senior Workforce Development Planner
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Economic Development
OSPCD - Planning, Preservation, and Zoning

Deputy Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
Planner
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
Senior Planner (PPZ)
- Somerville, MA
- OSPCD - Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
Parks & Recreation

Dilboy Stadium Laborer (Multiple Openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Head Lifeguard
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Lifeguard (13 openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Program Specialist (Multiple Openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Aide
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Counselor
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor
- Somerville, MA
- Parks & Recreation
Police

Administrative Assistant (Payroll Clerk)
- Somerville, MA
- Police
Crossing Guard (Multiple Openings)
- Somerville, MA
- Police
Procurement & Contracting Services

Procurement Analyst
- Somerville, MA
- Procurement & Contracting Services

Welcome to Our Jobs Portal!

Current Openings

City Clerk

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Administration

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Buildings

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Grounds

Department of Public Works (DPW) - Highway

Health & Human Services

Human Resources

IAM - Engineering

Library

OSPCD - Economic Development

OSPCD - Planning, Preservation, and Zoning

Parks & Recreation

Police

Procurement & Contracting Services