Apply for jobs to make an impact in the City of Berkeley

Make a difference working with the City of Berkeley. As a Project Manager in IT, for example, you could help departments implement new technology solutions that help better serve the community.

As an Associate Civil Engineer, be a part of building a more sustainable and resilient city by reviewing plans for new development, including large mixed-use buildings downtown and projects by UC Berkeley.

Or help ensure the City’s waste services remain financially sound by working directly with customers as a Field Representative in our Zero Waste Division.

In one of these or other open positions, you’d have the opportunity to grow your career and make a positive impact on the community.

Apply for or share open positions

See below for a few highlighted open positions. Follow the links to explore the full job description further. Submit your application before the closing date.

• Associate Civil Engineer, $126,947 – $153,394 annually, continuous
• Deputy Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, $160,475.54 – $214,687.62 annually, closing September 16
• Environmental Health Supervisor, $111,032 – $129,018 annually, closing September 2
• Field Representative, $76,079 – $82,728 annually, closing September 9
• Information Technology Project Manager (Senior Systems Analyst), $121,794 – $148,358 annually, continuous
• Psychiatrist, up to $309,042 annually, continuous
• Vector Control Technician, $72,430.38 – $77,249.95 annually, closing September 16

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Employee benefits and perks

We offer generous benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours a week, professional development opportunities, and conveniently located facilities.

Prepare for retirement with a CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) pension and supplemental retirement investment plans. Take care of your health with either Kaiser or Sutter Health Plus HMO, Delta Dental PPO, and a discounted YMCA membership. Paid time off includes 15 holidays each year plus vacation and sick leave.

The City of Berkeley also offers unique opportunities for professional growth. Staff across our twelve departments manage innovative programs and deliver high-quality services, with many advancing to higher level positions over their careers.

Commute easily to the main offices in downtown Berkeley by taking AC Transit (free with your commuter benefits), BART, or parking your bike or car at the Center Street Garage. A variety of lunch spots, grocery stores, and the beautiful UC Berkeley campus are in walking distance from City Hall. Additional City office locations are spread across the city, from the South Berkeley Senior Center to the Berkeley Marina.

Learn more about employee benefits at the City of Berkeley.

Help deliver exceptional services to our community

The City of Berkeley offers an extensive range of services uncommon for its size—around 119,000 residents in 10 square miles. Our robust public, mental, and environmental health services focus on keeping our community members, especially the most vulnerable, healthy and safe.

The City operates its own waste services, with a focus on reducing waste going to the landfill. Our summer camps (including two overnight camps located in up in the Sierra mountains), the bay area’s largest public marina, and over 50 parks offer outstanding recreation opportunities for youth and families of all backgrounds.

Learn more about working at the City of Berkeley, including the hiring process and benefits. Apply for or share open positions.

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