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A Career About Community
Make an impact, right at home — come work for the City and County of San Francisco
Entry-Level Jobs
Have you recently graduated or completed a certification? Start here to begin a career that has purpose.
Career Pathway Programs
Gain new experiences and skills in public service. We offer apprenticeships, internships and fellowship programs.
Job Seekers with Disabilities
You may be eligible for the Access to City Employment (ACE) program, which provides an alternative route toward a meaningful career.
Benefits and Perks
Health Care
Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision options, and take advantage of our flexible spending account.
Work-Life Balance
We encourage employees to leave their work at the office, and we offer flexible schedules and telecommuting when the job allows.
Retirement Plans
You’ll receive access to pensions and lifelong medical benefits based on years of service.
Family-Friendly Workplace
We provide up to 16 weeks of parental leave and flexible work arrangements for those with caregiving responsibilities.
Values
Work with other curious, thoughtful, and creative coworkers who want to help change their city for the better.
To learn more about the city benefits, visit the Benefits Overview page.
Others have made a big impact, and you can too.
A public relations assistant at the SF Municipal Transportation Agency engages communities and supports 700,000+ daily riders.
A content strategist at the Human Services Agency offers services to ~250,000 diverse San Franciscans experiencing poverty and abuse.
An origination and power supply manager at the SF Public Utilities Commission provides retail drinking water and wastewater services to SF’s 865,000 residents.
Application Process
Find a Role and Apply
Start by finding the job for you and submitting your application. Learn how to apply for a position.
Initial Review
We'll review your application to make sure you have the appropriate set of skills for the role (2-4 weeks).
Exam and Interview
You're almost there! If specified in the job announcement, you may have to take an exam; otherwise, the hiring manager will decide who moves onto the interview. (4-12 weeks).
Background Check
All jobs require some type of standard screening. Check out the job announcement for more details (1-8 weeks).
We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
To learn more, see our Equal Employment Opportunity website.
Some of our Recent Hires
Edith Schaffer
Manager I Hired September 22, 2020
Bai Wen Zhang
Junior Engineer Hired September 21, 2020
Janie Lee
Assistant Purchaser Hired September 21, 2020
Aaron Luxenberg
Registered Nurse Hired September 19, 2020
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