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.

Visit us at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall, Room 110 between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drop-in hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Please note: On December 2, career counseling drop-in hours are unavailable from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Also, on December 12, the career center is closed for a DHR All Staff Meeting from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

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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 career counseling hours

Job seekers and City employees can drop in to get your questions answered about City employment. No appointment is needed. Drop-in hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Please note: Drop-in counseling is unavailable on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Schedule a career counseling appointment

City employees can meet with DHR's Workforce Development staff to discuss career goals and plan next steps. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 10:30 am and 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. 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.

City employee development resources

Learn about the variety of City programs that support employee development.

SEIU work training program
Training opportunities
Tuition support
Educational resources

Applicant support

Need help? We are here to make the process as easy as possible.

Candidate knowledge center
Common application issues
Interests and career pathways
Request an accommodation
Contact us

Upcoming workshops

November workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for more details. The workshops are available to the public and City employees.*

*City employees are encouraged to attend any of the workshops, including featured sessions or workshops designated for City employees.

For upcoming 1-hour long workshops, please click on the "Register now" link and choose the session you would like to attend. Registrations are available at least 24 hours in advance. While space is limited, drop-ins are welcomed. Register now.

Workshops:

November 19 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
November 21 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
November 22 at 12 pm - SEIU Work Training Program Virtual Information Session on Zoom platform. (For City Employees)
November 25 at 2 pm - City Career Pathways

December workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for more details. The workshops are available to the public and City employees.*

*City employees are encouraged to attend any of the workshops, including featured sessions or workshops designated for City employees.

Workshops:

December 3 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
December 5 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
December 5 at 5pm - SEIU Work Training Program Information Session in partnership with SEIU Local 1021 and the Education Fund at San Francisco Union Hall at 350 Rhode Island, Suite 100 (for City Employees)
December 10 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
December 12 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
December 17 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
December 19 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job

Featured session

November 22 at 12pm, SEIU Work Training Program Virtual Information Session on Zoom platform. (For City Employees)

December 5, at 5pm, SEIU Work Training Program Information Session in partnership with SEIU Local 1021 and the Education Fund at San Francisco Union Hall at 350 Rhode Island, Suite 100 (for City Employees)