City career center

Welcome to the City career center

Learn about job opportunities within the City and County of San Francisco and receive guidance to grow your City career.

Please note: Career Center Counselors will be unavailable on July 29 for a staff retreat, but onboarding and general job seeker services will remain open from 8 am to 5 pm.

View job openings

Information sessions and workshops

Participate in a variety of workshops to receive tips and guidance on your job search for City employment and promotive opportunities. Listen to information sessions that will spotlight City departments and highlight programs and resources. Sign-up now.

Drop-in or schedule career counseling appointment

City employees can schedule an appointment with one of DHR's Workforce Development staff to discuss your career goals and map out next steps in your career journey with the City. Make an appointment.

Onboarding services

Candidates for City employment undergo a background check and receive a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) ID Badge once hired. Fingerprinting for a background check is by appointment only, and badge photos are taken at the time of fingerprinting or may be scheduled separately. Learn more about fingerprinting and conviction history.

Drop-in or schedule an appointment hours

Drop-in hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Job Seekers and City employees can drop in to get your questions answered about City employment. No appointment is needed.

By appointment (for City Employees)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 9:00 am or 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Make an appointment.

Upcoming workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for more details.

For upcoming 1-hour long workshops, please click on the "Register" link and choose the session you would like to attend. Register now.

While space is limited, drop-ins are welcomed.

Monthly workshops

Recommendation: Follow the workshop order below

City Career Pathways - 7/22, 8/12 at 11 am or 8/26, 9/23 at 2 pm
Applying to City Jobs - 8/1, 8/15, 9/5, 9/19 at 2 pm
Resume Writing - 8/6, 8/20, 9/17 at 2 pm
City Job Search Strategies - 8/13, 9/10 at 11 am
Exams Process - 7/25, 8/8, 8/22, 9/12, 9/26 at 2 pm
Interview Skills - 7/23, 8/13, 9/10, 9/24 at 2 pm

Specialized workshops

Participate in workshops focused on special topics such as Changing Careers: Identifying Transferrable Skills*, Introduction to City Apprenticeships, Educational Partner Presentations*, Educational Support Programs**, and City Department Spotlights*.

*City employees are encouraged to attend
**City employees only

Resources

Learn about the variety of City programs that support employee development, including training opportunities, tuition support, and educational resources.

Upcoming Specialized Workshops

Educational Spotlight – Explore our City departments, experience a day in the life of employees, and learn about current job opportunities directly from department representatives. (City College of San Francisco – July 24, 2024 at 11 am)