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.

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

January workshops

January 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:

  • January 6 at 1:30 pm - San Francisco Fellows program virtual informational session. Register now.
  • January 7 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • January 7 at 6 pm - ApprenticeshipSF Workshop: 7327 Apprentice Maintenance Machinist I virtual information session. Register now.
  • January 8 at 2 pm - ApprenticeshipSF Workshop: 7327 Apprentice Maintenance Machinist I
  • January 9 at 12 pm - ApprenticeshipSF Workshop: 7327 Apprentice Maintenance Machinist I virtual information session. Register now.
  • January 9 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process    
  • January 13 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • January 14 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • January 15 at 11 am - ApprenticeshipSF Workshop: 7327 Apprentice Maintenance Machinist I
  • January 15 at 2 pm - Changing Careers: Identifying Transferrable Skills 
  • January 16 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • January 17 at 11 am - City's Educational Support Resources
  • January 21 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
  • January 21 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • January 23 at 12:00 pm - UC Law Master's in Law virtual information session - (For City Employees) Register now.
  • January 23 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • January 24 at 12 pm - Management Chats (For City Employees)
  • January 27 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • January 28 at 2 pm - Interview Skills

February workshops

February 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:

  • February 4 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • February 5 at 2 pm - Changing Careers: Identifying Transferrable Skills 
  • February 6 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • February 10 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • February 13 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • February 19 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • February 21 at 11 am - City's Educational Support Resources
  • February 24 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • February 25 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
  • February 25 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • February 27 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • February 28 at 12 pm - Management Chats (For City Employees)

March workshops

March 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:

  • March 4 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • March 5 at 2 pm - Changing Careers: Identifying Transferrable Skills 
  • March 6 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • March 10 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • March 11 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • March 13 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • March 18 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
  • March 19 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • March 20 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • March 21 at 11 am - City's Educational Support Resources
  • March 24 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • March 25 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • March 27 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • March 28 at 12 pm - Management Chats (For City Employees)

Featured session

January 6 at 1:30 pm, San Francisco Fellows program virtual informational session.

January 15 at 2:00 pm, Changing Careers: Identifying Transferrable Skills

January 23 at 12:00 pm - UC Law Master's in Law virtual information session - (For City Employees)

(Explore additional classes above for upcoming workshops.)

About

Address:
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 110
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone number:
(415) 554-5180

Text telephone (TTY):
(415) 554-5188

Email:
DHR-CareerCenter@sfgov.org