City of Salem Jobs

Job Summary Application Review Date: January 28, 2025 This job posting will remain open until January 27, 2025. 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-III positions are within a series of c...

Job Summary This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem. Make an impact: Are you dedicated to excellent customer service and looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is seeking a motivated, experienced Staff Assistant to join our Administrative team. The Staff Assistant is responsible for general clerical and administrative support to their assigned unit or department. SHA serves a wide variety of co...

Job Summary Make an impact: As a law enforcement leader in the Pacific Northwest, the Salem Police Department is searching for outstanding candidates for the position of entry level police officer. Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Strategic Investigations Unit, DEA Task Force, Detectives, Motorcycle Unit, Community Action Unit, Crash Reconstructionist, Computer Forensics, Behavioral Health...

Job Summary The City of Salem is seeking a motivated individual interested in serving in the Public Works Department as a Utility Planner (Program Manager I or Program Manager II (depending on experience)). You will work under the City s Senior Utility Planner and will be generally responsible for developing and implementing plans, policies, and practices related to our utility services. This is a fulltime position with wide ranging responsibilities, including: leading master planning work, d...

Job Summary The City of Salem is currently hiring for a Street Maintenance Concrete Laborer to work in the Public Works Department. Make an impact:Do you like to work outside? Would you like to serve your community? Public Works Operations is looking for Street Maintenance Concrete Laborer candidates. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides professional development, opportunities for advancement, a great family-work life balance, and a cooperative and...

Job Summary The Salem Fire Department is seeking a Buyer to join our team! Make an impact: As the Buyer for the Fire Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of Fire, EMS, and Dispatch services by procuring the essential goods, services, and equipment they rely on daily. Your expertise in market analysis and supplier negotiations will directly contribute to cost-effective, high-quality purchases that meet the unique demands of first responders. Learn and gr...

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 Learn, Grow, and Make an Impact! Give back to the community by helping maintain our city s award-winning softball complex, while facilitating a variety of programs and events ran annually by our Parks and Recreation Department. You will gain valuable work experience in recreational sports, softball field maintenance, and customer service. This is a great summertime position for someone in college who needs a seasonal summer job with the opportunity to return the following season. ...

Make and impact:Salem Fire is a comprehensive, all-hazards organization that provides essential emergency services, including fire suppression (structural and wildland), fire prevention, advanced life support emergency medical services, technical rescue, water rescue, hazardous materials response, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), and SWAT medic support. Responding to over 35,000 calls for service annually, Salem Fire plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the c...

Learn, Grow, Make an impact: The City of Salem is seeking a qualified Deputy City Surveyor to join our Community Planning and Development Department. In this vital role, you will play an essential part in shaping the city s growth and development by collaborating across departments, ensuring effective communication, and optimizing the use of personnel. You will have the opportunity to manage a diverse range of projects that directly impact the community, from land surveys to City Improvement ...

Job Summary The City of Salem is seeking a talented individual who thrives in a fast-paced and exciting environment to fill the Public Information Officer (PIO) position in the Public Works Department. Make an impact: At the City of Salem, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, responsive, and equitable services that meet the needs of our community. Communication is about building an engaged community. We believe everyone benefits and is best served through open, honest, frequent and mea...

Job Summary The City of Salem Public Works department is hiring a Maintenance Operator! We are looking for an individual with strong communications skills and enjoys working with the public. We're looking for candidates who have experience in underground construction, municipal water distribution or in a related field. Make an impactSupport Salem s water distribution system comprised of approximately 750 mile of water distribution mains, 50,000 water service connections and meters, 5,500 fire...

Job Summary Make an impact:The City of Salem is seeking candidates for a Development Program Manager II in Development Services within the Community Planning and Development Department. The Community Planning and Development Department encompasses all aspects of housing, land use, construction, and development. The Development Services section is charged with processing development and construction permit applications through verifying compliance with applicable regulations and coordinating w...

Learn, Grow, and Make and Impact! The City of Salem is seeking a qualified attorney to work as an Assistant City Attorney II, serving as general counsel, primarily advising and representing the Salem Police Department and assisting lead counsel in defense of claims against the City. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who has a passion for civil litigation, particularly in defending public bodies. Courtroom experience and knowledge of civil litigation are preferred, however, the City ...