INFORMATION WHEN APPLYING FOR A CITY POSITION
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Must attach completed application and include your “Last Name – Position” in the subject line of the email
- The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement. Employees are required to be residents of the City of New Bedford at the time of appointment, unless a specific waiver has been granted by the City Council with approval of the Mayor.
- Click on each position title listed below to view the complete job description. Interested candidates click here to download and complete the City of New Bedford’s application.
- Applications are to be emailed to Applicant@newbedford-ma.gov or mailed to, Personnel Department, City Hall Room 212, 133 William Street, New Bedford, Ma 02740. However, if you have a disability that requires additional assistance, please email or contact us at 508-979-1444. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the department(s).
- As a condition of employment the City of New Bedford will conduct a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information, once an offer has been accepted.
- Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment physical examination administered by a physician appointed by the City of New Bedford.
NOTE FROM THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
- The City of New Bedford is continuing to accept applications for open positions. Our response time may be delayed due to the City responding to the evolving COVID-19 situation. We encourage you to submit all applications by email to Applicant@newbedford-ma.gov. All communication in regards to applications will be done through email. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- Effective, November 9, 2020, all positions are posted for 15 days, unless otherwise determined a more appropriate time. Employment applications will then be sent to the department and given the opportunity to review. If a suitable candidate is not found the City will repost the position.
- Summer Program Employment information and application page. Click here
Employment Opportunities for the city of New Bedford
*All positions opened until filled unless otherwise noted
Employment Application | Labor Services Application
| Position Title | Department | Salary | Closing Date |
| Airport Technician | Airport | $19.68 – $27.48 /hr | * |
| ARPA Director | Chief Finance Office | $89,394 – $97,342 /yr | * |
| Associate City Solicitor (Real Estate) | Solicitors | $36,366 – $45,461 /yr | * |
| Branch Manager | Library | $62,266 – $77,838 /yr | 07/31/2021 |
| Building Custodian | Public Infrastructure | $16.39/hr – $22.88/hr | 07/31/2021 |
| Building Official | Inspectional Services | $73,459 – $91,832/yr | 8/06/2021 |
| Cadet | Police | $12.00 – $14.25 /hr | * |
| Carpenter | DFFM | $19.21 – $26.82 /hr | * |
| CFO | Chief Finance Office | $143,131 – $178,927/yr | * |
| City Auditor | Auditor’s Office | $100,169 – $125,221/yr | * |
| Community Relations Specialist (Compliance Officer) | Police | $53,787 – $67,239 | 07/23/21 |
| Diesel Engine Repairperson | DFFM | $19.68 – $27.48 /hr | * |
| Diesel Engine Repairperson | Public Infrastructure | $19.68 – $27.48 | * |
| Electrician | Public Infrastructure | $20.68 – $28.88 /hr | * |
| Emergency Medical Technician (Variable Time) | Emergency Medical Services | $16.37 /hr | * |
| Emergency Medical Technician | Emergency Medical Services | $16.37 – $19.50 /hr | * |
| Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher | Police | $18.83 – $26.29 /hr | * |
| Financial Assistant I | Traffic | $17.18 – $23.99 /hr | 08/02/2021 |
| Laboratory Technician | Public Infrastructure | $17.52 – $24.47/hr | 7/30/2021 |
| Local Building Inspector (Vacant Building Fund) | Inspectional Services | $20.19 – $28.18 / hr | * |
| Paid Intern | Tourism | $13.50/hr | 8/6/2021 |
| Paramedic (Variable Time) | Emergency Medical Services | $24.41 /hr | * |
| Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector | Inspectional Services | $19.21 – $26.82 /hr | * |
| Project Manager Temporary – Emergency | Fire | $21.00 /hr | * |
| Recovery Coach | Police | $17.17 – $23.99 /hr | * |
| Seasonal Code Enforcement Inspector | DFFM | $17.52 /hr | * |
| Senior Systems Analyst | Management Information Systems | $77,868 – $97,342/yr | 8/31/2021 |
| Service Writer | DFFM | $19.68 – $27.48 /hr | * |
| Signal Maintainer | DFFM | $17.34 – $24.23 /hr | * |
| SMEO | Public Infrastructure | $20.22 – $24.95/hr | * |
| SMEO1A | Public Infrastructure | $21.73 – 26.82 /hr | * |
| Staff Planner | Planning | $51,226 – $64,038/yr | 8/13/2021 |
| Tourism Marketing Manager | Tourism | $49,256 – $61,575 | 7/30/2021 |
| Water Works Utility Person | Public Infrastructure | $17.34 – $24.23 /hr | * |
