The majority of City of New Bedford jobs are subject to civil service rules and procedures. 

Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment physical examination administered by a physician appointed by the City of New Bedford.

The City of New Bedford does have 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

Applications must be submitted on an official City of New Bedford form.  Applications are available in omni form format with fill out and print capabilities or application may be obtained from the Department of Personnel.  A separate application is required for each position.  All applications must be completed in full, signed and returned to the Personnel Department, City Hall, Room 212, 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA., telephone (508) 979-1444. Resumes may be furnished for additional information only.  Incomplete applications will be cause for rejection.

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