CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Quick Links Subscribe Translate Services I Want To Departments PERSONNEL Department Menu Contact The Personnel Department is responsible for a variety of functions, including assisting other City departments with recruitment and selection, civil service regulations, classification and pay, personnel policy development and administration, benefits, employee relations and employee orientation, training and professional development. Employment Opportunities View employment opportunities with the City of Cambridge View employment opportunities with the Cambridge Public Schools Police Commissioner Profile and Search Process Useful Documents & Resources Seasonal laborer Lottery Program Application Packet [PDF] Living Wage for Cambridge MA as of 3-1-21 [PDF] Living Wage Ordinance Massachusetts Human Resources Division View Document Library Information for Job Applicants Vacant or newly created City positions are posted online. Application instructions are listed with each position. Most involve submission of resume and cover letter, though some may have a different application requirement. The majority of City jobs are subject to civil service rules and procedures. Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply. Our Tips and FAQs below contain information on various types of employment available through the City of Cambridge. Collective Bargaining Agreements View current collective bargaining agreements using the links below: Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association Cambridge Police Superior Offices Association Cambridge Public Library Staff Association Childcare Workers Emergency Communications Supervisors Firefighters Local 30 Fire Mechanics Independent Water Workers Association Inspectors Public Works Supervisors Teamsters Local 25 Traffic Supervisors Tips and FAQs How do I apply for a Labor Service position? Labor Service jobs are filled through the Labor Service registration process. Applicants are placed on waiting lists and ranked in order of registration date. Qualified veterans and widowed, unremarried spouses, or parents of veterans who died from a service connected disability, will receive 1st preference. A separate registration list is maintained for entry level Labor Service jobs for applicants who meet qualifications of “Section 47A” certification for disadvantaged persons. Information regarding above qualifications and the application procedure is available through the Personnel Department. Registration cards are mailed to all registrants indicating a registration number. Labor Service registration is valid for five years and is subject to all provisions of civil service laws and rules. Labor applications are accepted whether or not there is a current position vacant. Download a Labor Service Application Form (PDF) How do I apply for an Official Service / Public Safety position? How do I apply for a Non Civil Service position? How do I apply for the Seasonal Laborer Lottery Program? What is the Living Wage Ordinance? CONTACT CITY HALL 795 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 Ph: 617-349-4000 TTY: 617-349-4242 HOURS OF SERVICE Mon: 8:30AM - 8PM Tue - Thu: 8:30AM - 5PM Fri: 8:30AM - 12PM PAY BILLS ONLINE PROPERTY DATABASE WATCH CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR VIEW CITY DIRECTORY FIND FORMS & DOCUMENTS Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager Public Records Request Disclaimer Jobs Privacy Statement Social Media Contact Us © 2021 City of Cambridge Contact Us