City of Salem Jobs

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 City of Salem Public Works Department is seeking a Drinking Water Program Coordinator to support the city's drinking water programs. Make an impact: The City of Salem is seeking candidates for the Drinking Water Program Coordinator position in the Public Works Department. This position will help coordinate drinking water regu...

Job Summary Make an Impact:The Building and Safety Division seeks a highly skilled and experienced structural engineer. This position involves conducting engineering review for complex residential and commercial structures. Learn and Grow: We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible w...

Job Summary Make an impact:The City of Salem Municipal Court is seeking a Court Operations Specialist to join our team. The Municipal Court is a separate arm of City government. The presiding judge is elected by the public every four years. There are approximately 63,000 parking and traffic violation cases filed annually, 350 to 500 emails received each week, 500 to 750 pieces of mail weekly, 150 telephone calls per day to complete entry of defendant s plea, adjudicate traffic and parking cit...

Job Summary The City of Salem Fire Department is hiring an Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Operations to join our team! If you have the experience, vision, and passion for public service, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position, where each day brings new opportunities to protect and serve the community. Make and impact:Salem Fire is a comprehensive, all-hazards organization that provides essential emergency services, including fire suppression (structural and wildland), fire p...

Job Summary Make an impact:The Salem Housing Authority is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This position plays a key role in supporting our finance operations by performing a variety of basic accounting and customer service duties. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and standard procedures. We invite you to make an impact and join our team! This position performs primarily un...

Job Summary Make an impact: Salem Public Library is seeking two high school-aged interns (approximately 16-19 years of age by June 17, 2025) to work with our Youth Services team during the summer of 2025. This position will have the ability to work with diverse Library customers and staff. We value diverse voices and perspectives. Students who are Black, Latinx, indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, or anyone who identifies as someone who may contribute to fuller representation of hist...

Job Summary This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem. Make an impact: The City of Salem Housing Authority has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our accounting team. The Financial Analyst is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis. If you are a dedicated and efficient with strong accounting skills and a passion for making a differe...

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 The City of Salem Fire Department is seeking a motivated EMS Trainer to join our team! We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable EMS Trainer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and education to current and aspiring EMS professionals. This position involves instructing various EMS courses, including basic and advanced life support, trauma care, patient assessment, and more. If you have experience in emergency me...

Job Summary Calling all college students and recent college graduates with a passion for outdoor environmental work to apply for our Summer Stream Crew Intern position. Make an impact: The annual Summer Stream Crew Interns play an essential role in the management of Salem s local streams. Throughout the season, the Interns walk roughly 60 miles of Salem s approximately 90 miles of streams inspecting, surveying, and cleaning them to inform how the streams are managed for habitat, flooding, and...

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 Learn and grow:Have the chance to work within a small crew where you get excellent training and support and also be part of a large city organization with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow! This is a great opportunity for stable and reliable work while having an opportunity to explore career paths as a maintenance operator, and develop skills to take on supervisory roles in the future.What you will do:The Maintenance Operator II in the Wastewater Collections Maintenance Gr...

Job Summary This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem. Make an impact: We are currently seeking for a Finance Operations Manager to work in the Housing Authority of the City of Salem. The Finance Operations Manager is a key member of the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position works closely with the Assistant Housing Administrator and other senior leaders to ensure the financial health and operational eff...

Job Summary This position is for a seasonal assignment limited up to six months from date of hire. Make an impact: This position will work within a team to help maintain almost 500 publicly owned Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) facilities and several hundred acres of natural areas that capture stormwater runoff and improve the quality and quantity of water going into Salem s streams. Learn and grow: This position will learn about the importance of stormwater regulations and the stormwat...

Job Summary The Assistant Director for Administration in Public Works is part of a five-member management team supporting the Director of Public Works. The Assistant Director for Administration manages Public Works financial services, support services, utility services, and dispatch services. The position is responsible for annual budgeting, budget monitoring, budget forecasting, recruitment, central file management, public records, procurement, warehouse, public information, 24-7 dispatch, u...

Job Summary What you will do:The City of Salem is seeking two Project Managers in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. In our public utilities team, work focuses on improvements to the City's water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, and stormwater systems. In the transportation team, work focuses on roadway improvements, traffic signals, streetlights, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. Selected candidates will have experience with designing a...

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...

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...