City Employment Opportunities

Welcome to the City of Watertown!

We are delighted that you have an interest in public service and our community. Explore the position(s) we have to offer. We wish you all the best in your job search!

City Jobs

All city jobs are posted to this website and advertised online. You may visit or contact the Human Resources Department to inquire about job opportunities. The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View available positions below. When applying for a position, please submit this fillable Application for Employment (PDF) and include a resume and/or cover letter via email: recruiting@watertown-ma.gov or fax: 1-617-923-8195.

Please scroll down to see job postings for Office/Administrative Positions, Construction/Skilled Trades Positions, School Crossing Guards, and Recreation Pequossette Summer Jobs (PDF) and Seasonal Staff Jobs (PDF)All positions are considered open until filled unless otherwise specified.

See the Watertown Public Schools jobs, if you're interested in working for the School Department.

City Office/Administrative Positions

PositionDepartmentCompensationBenefit EligiblePosting Date

Administrative Specialist (PDF)

Planning & Zoning - Community Development & Planning (CDP)
This is a union position with a Grade 3-Step 1 rate of $57,513. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.
YesAugust 5, 2025

Administrative Assistant (Traffic Division) (PDF)



PoliceThis is a Grade 2 position with a Step 1 salary of $53,625. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.
YesAugust 5, 2025

Administrative Assistant (PDF)


Public WorksThis is a union position with a Grade 2-Step 1 rate of $53,625. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.
YesAugust 5, 2025

Case Worker (PDF)

 

Senior ServicesThis is a union position with a starting salary of $70,951 annually. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.
YesAugust 5, 2025

Veterans Services Officer (VSO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator (PDF)

Human Services
This position has a starting salary of $87,528 annually. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
YesJuly 2, 2025

Communications Coordinator (PDF)

Public Works

$31.51 per hour. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.

YesJuly 2, 2025

Administrative Assistant (CSD) (PDF)


Police


This is a Grade 2 position with a Step 1 salary of $53,625. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.

YesJuly 2, 2025
Deputy Director (PDF)Public WorksStarting salary of $115,808. Hiring above Step 1 is dependent on qualifications and experience.
YesJune 23, 2025
Administrative Specialist – Licensing (PDF)City ClerkThis a union position with a starting salary is $57,513.YesDecember 16, 2024
Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatcher (PDF)PoliceThis is a non-union, non-benefit eligible position with a starting rate of $38.73 per hour.NoAugust 12, 2024
Police Officer Lateral Transfers (PDF)Police

Top step salary with education incentive, shift differentials, and holidays currently amounts to $113,010.00

Step increases will be adjusted based on years served in other municipalities

Abundance of overtime and extra-duty details available at a minimum rate of $62.00 per hour

YesMay 17, 2024

Construction/Skilled Trades Positions

PositionDepartmentCompensationBenefit EligiblePosting Date
Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) (PDF)
Forestry Division – Public Works
This is a Grade 6 position with a Step 1 annual salary of $75,681 ($36.24/hour).
Yes
July 22, 2025
Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO) (PDF)
Parks Division – Public Works
The starting annual salary for this position is $75,681 ($36.24/hour)
Yes
July 22, 2025
Construction Permit Inspector (PDF)Public WorksThis is a union position with a starting salary of $76,095.YesNovember 19, 2024

City Seasonal Positions

PositionDepartmentCompensationBenefit EligiblePosting Date

School Crossing Guards (PDF)

Police$24.50 per hour to start with the potential for periodic increases in the future. This is an at-will position that is ineligible for benefits.
NoAugust 5, 2025
Seasonal Staff (PDF)RecreationAll positions have a pay range between $15.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on position, experience, and qualifications.NoMarch 14, 2025