San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City & County of San Francisco employs more than 34,000 individuals in a diverse array of services such as maintaining city streets and parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe and firefighting.
San Francisco's City departments and agencies impact the lives of the City's nearly million residents and commuters. City team members have the ability to touch lives and enrich communities in one of the most diverse places in the country.
The City of San Francisco has a job for every interest and ability! Explore the pathways below to find out how to develop your own career!
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Careers in civic technology
San Francisco's 35,000 person workforce relies on technology in a rapidly evolving way! Whether we are migrating to the latest cloud applications, expanding the City's own wide-area-networks, supporting aviation security, or helping water and power get from the Sierra Nevadas to the City's residents, technology is a pilar of how we do business.
City analysts impact San Francisco's diverse communities and residents by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to fund, design, implement, and evaluate innovative policies and programs in areas from transportation access to public health campaigns.
The ACE Program is meant to help those with disabilities gain purposeful and permanent employment with the City. Opportunities in the ACE program are available in nearly every job family as a way to help those that may struggle to navigate the City's hiring process make a career..
The City has a wide range of job opportunities that may be just the right career for you!
When you join a talent community, you will receive just-in-time information about our City careers, tailored to your interests, as well as tips on preparing to submit your application.
While you support our residents and businesses every day, we will be behind you every step of the way. City employees have a a wealth of benefits to provide them and their families peace of mind each and every day.
Health, Dental, Optical
City Employees have access to a variety of health plans to support their, and their families', physical and mental well-being.
Paid time off
City employees earn paid time off each pay period. With a combination of vacation, sick, family, holiday, and other leaves, the City offers a generous leave package when you need it most.
Tuition and training
Most City employees are eligible for tuition and training reimbursement to help support their career growth.
Retire strong
Prepare for retirement easily with a strong pension program and access to industry-leading deferred compensation programs.
Peace of mind
Have peace of mind in case of catastrophic injury. City Employees are covered for both short-term and long-term disability.
Life balance
City employment comes with built-in work-life-balance. Many City roles are eligible for hybrid and alternative work schedules.
