City of Salem Jobs

Job Summary Application Review Dates: June 9, 2025, June 12, 2025, AND June 16, 2025 This job posting will remain open until June 15, 2025 11:59PM. Make an impact:Join an amazing team of recreational staff providing athletic opportunities and community events to youth and their families. If you enjoy sports, working with youth, and are looking for part-time employment in the spring, the City of Salem has opportunities for you to join our Parks and Recreation team! The Seasonal Recreation I-II...

Job Summary Make an impact:The Building and Safety Division is seeking an enthusiastic and service driven Permit Specialist. The Permit Specialist performs clerical support duties for the City's centralized Permit Application Center, advising customers on the appropriate licenses or permits needed, the procedures to obtain them, and the associated fees. The work involves clerical duties of substantial variety and complexity, such as processing transactional documents, interpreting of City ord...

Job Summary The City of Salem is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III! You must have a current Grade III or IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification or equivalent out-of-state license(s). If the successful candidate is from out-of-state, they would be required to obtain an Oregon Grade III or IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification within six months of hire. Make an impact:Willow Lake is the primary treatment facility for the City with a dry weather...

Job Summary This is a temporary, on-call assignment that can work up to 29 hours per week and a maximum of 1,200 hours worked per calendar year. Make an impact: The City of Salem is seeking energetic, customer-service-minded individuals who are interested in working on-call as a part of the Salem Public Library team. The successful candidates for these positions will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse customers, age groups and staff.The City...

Job Summary Are you an experienced 9-1-1 Call Taker and Police Dispatcher? If so, we want your expertise and enthusiasm to join the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) family! About us: Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) is a division of the City of Salem and the Salem Fire Department. WVCC dispatches for 32 Police, Fire and Medical agencies in Lincoln, Polk, and Marion counties in a 24/7, 365-day center. What can we offer for all your hard work? 40 hours sick leave to ...

Job Summary Salem Police Department Core Values: Collaboration | Honor | Integrity | Compassion Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Longevity Rate Hourly Rate $37.61 $39.49 $41.46 $43.53 $45.71 $48.00 $49.44 Monthly Rate $6,519.07 $6,844.93 $7,186.40 $7,545.20 $7,923.07 $8,320.00 $8,569.60 Yearly Rate $78,228.84 $82,139.16 $86,236.80 $90,542.40 $95,076.84 $99,840 $102,835.20 Certifications, Training, College Incentives 2% - 10% Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive 2.5...

Job Summary The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer in the State of Oregon in the past 12 months; and were employed for more than 3 years, please keep reading. Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Longevity Rate Hourly Rate $37.61 $39.49 $41.46 $43.53 $45.71 $48.00 $49.44 Monthly Rate $6,519.07 $6,844.93 $7,186.40 $7,545.20 $7,923.07 $8,320.00 $8,569.60 Yearly Rate $78,2...

Job Summary Love the outdoors and looking for a seasonal job? The City of Salem is in search of Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers to maintain our beautiful city and parks. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides a great family-work life balance, and a cooperative and friendly work environment, the City of Salem is an excellent place for you. Make an impactThe City of Salem is looking for qualified candidates to fill openings for a Seasonal Parks Main...

Job Summary The City of Salem Fire Department is seeking a Public Safety Communications Director to lead its Communications Division, which includes the Willamette Valley Communications Center and the City s Radio Shop. If you have the leadership experience, operational knowledge, and passion for public safety, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity where every day brings new chances to make a lasting impact through emergency communications and service to the community. Make...

Job Summary Make an impact: The City of Salem is seeking a full-time Custodial Worker I. The facilities organization is a part of the Enterprise Services Department. We are looking for a great teammate that enjoys providing a clean and safe environment for both coworkers and the public. If you prefer working nights and enjoy performing cleaning services while making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community, we invite you to apply and join our team! Learn and grow:We are ...

Job Summary This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem. Make an impact: The Salem Housing Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Technician to join our dedicated support team. This full-time opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding role working with the latest in hardware, software, and IT infrastructure. The Network Technician will work as a key member of a small, agile team committed to problem-solving, process improvement...

Job Summary This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem. Make an impact: Supportive housing is an innovative and proven solution that helps people facing complex barriers to housing thrive and break the cycle of homelessness. Supportive housing combines affordable housing with support services that help people who face the most complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy, and dignity.Salem Housing Authority is a mission-based organiz...

Job Summary Make an impact:Are you looking for a career with great work-life balance and a supportive, team-oriented environment? The City of Salem is hiring a Systems Technician in the Pumps and Controls Unit of our Public Works Department. This is a rewarding opportunity to help maintain essential water and wastewater systems that serve Salem and surrounding areas.What you will do: As a Systems Technician, you ll be responsible for inspecting City facilities to identify and resolve deficien...

Job Summary This is an internal-only recruitment, open only to those who are currently employed with the City of Salem at the time of the job announcement's closing. The Salem Police Department is hiring two part-time Community Services Officers! Make an impact: The City of Salem Police Department has an exciting new opportunity! We are seeking candidates for the position of Community Services Officer (CSO) to assist the public or sworn police officers with civil or property complaints where ...

Job Summary Make an impact: The City of Salem Building and Safety Division is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Plans Examiner II to join our team! As a Plans Examiner II you will play a crucial role in reviewing and assessing architectural plans and construction documents to ensure compliance with state building codes, regulations, and standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient development of structures within our community. You...

Job Summary Are you looking for an exciting new career? Working as a Communications Specialist or Dispatcher is not only exciting, it s challenging and rewarding too. The satisfaction you get from providing a service to those in need is priceless.What makes our team successful? Teamwork. Our team relies on each other to get the job done. We work together to provide emergency communication services for over 400,000 residents across three counties. Multi-tasking. Our team answers, classifies an...

Job Summary Make an impact:The City of Salem is seeking a full-time Customer Service Specialist 1 (CSS1) to join our Customer Service Center team within the Enterprise Services Department. The CSS1 will be serving as the point of contact and providing excellent internal and external customer service on a wide range of City services and programs. Become part of an opportunity to work in a dynamic team with the City of Salem, where you will be part of a city-wide initiative to provide a positiv...

Job Summary Make an impactThe Urban Forestry Division is seeking seasonal interns to support tree canopy assessment, inventory work, and community outreach efforts. Qualified candidates will also assist the Urban Forestry Division with tree maintenance operations, including watering, establishment, and routine care in areas identified by grant funding. Some tasks may involve collaborating with volunteers and staff to collect GIS data that informs strategic urban forest planning and management...