Working for Public Services
We are excited that you are interested in working in Public Services!
Public Services is a team of professionals who value transparency, efficiency, and dignity. We are committed to providing essential municipal services and accessible public spaces for Salt Lake City by investing public funds effectively, efficiently, and sustainably to make life better throughout the community.
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Administrative Services
Working in Administrative Services Division, you will be a part of providing leadership, project support, strategy, and vision setting to the department while establishing transparent processes and standards for solutions that serve the public and enhance City assets. Applicants for roles within the Administrative Services Division can expect to play a pivotal role in centralized support while they back the five other divisions across Public Services. Applicants may not be in a public-facing role, but their work will have a direct impact on how the department’s services are delivered to the public and internal customers.
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Learn directly from Administrative Services employees Ciara Jackson and Holly Draney about their roles and working for the City:
Holly Draney, Financial Analyst:
- Holly, who has been with the City for 11.5 years, currently supports multiple divisions in Public Services, and “some of my job responsibilities include analysis of budgets, managing complex spending plans for both capital and operating expenses and revenues.”
- A typical days looks like “responding to emails, (Microsoft) Teams chats and answering phone calls.” Holly also performs several of her job functions using the City’s information management system Workday, by “extracting data from Workday into Excel and then compiling the data to readable comprehensive information, updating budget planners with actuals and expenses, and sorting through encumbrances to identify supplier/customer information, contract information and determine if the budget is obligated or non-obligated.”
- Holly is excited to come to work everyday because of the “variety of tasks I get to work on and the opportunity to learn new things. Knowing that I have a sense of purpose in the work I do.”
- Holly enjoys working for local government because “there is opportunity for growth, and it is a stable and secure environment. I also like that the work is related to building and improving the communities of Salt Lake City.”
- Holly recommends working for the City because “the benefits package that is offered is excellent, not many other employers could match it. The culture — not feeling like a number but rather feeling like I am recognized as an employee and treated with respect and valued.”
Ciara Jackson, Safety Coordinator:
Compliance
Working in the Compliance Division, you will be a part of enhancing the safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of Salt Lake City by ensuring ordinances and laws are observed to keep people safe. Applicants for roles within the Compliance Division can expect to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity while providing customer service to the public and internal customers.
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Learn directly from Compliance Division employees Thomas Abell, Gustavo Garcia, and Rebecca Neff about their roles and working for the City:
Thomas Abell, Compliance Enforcement Officer:
Gustavo Garcia, Compliance Enforcement Officer:
Rebecca Neff, Long Term Parking Mitigation Officer:
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Engineering
Working in the Engineering Division, you will be a part of administering the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.
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Learn directly from Engineering Division employees Collin Campbell and Kathryn Swanson about their roles and working for the City:
Collin Campbell, Engineer I:
Kathryn Swanson, Engineer I:
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Facilities
Working in the Facilities Division, you will be a part of an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.
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Learn directly from Facilities Division employees Brandon Maestas and Brian Peterson about their roles and working for the City:
Brandon Maestas, Maintenance Specialist II:
Brian Peterson, Painter:
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Fleet
Working in the Fleet Division, you will be a part of an internal service that maintains and repairs City vehicles, equipment, and machinery. These range from Police and Fire vehicles, snowplows and road construction equipment, to the loaner electric vehicles used by City employees. Applicants for roles in the Fleet Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled mechanics or procurement processes that it takes to keep the City’s vehicles and equipment moving and operating safely.
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Learn directly from Fleet Division employee Kyle Gotschall about his role and working for the City:
Kyle Gotschall, Lead Fleet Customer Advisor:
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Streets
Working in the Streets Division, you will be a part of performing the maintenance, repair, and emergency response for asphalt roads and treatments, traffic markings and striping, street and bike lane sweeping, concrete repair and ADA ramp upgrades, and snow and ice control. Applicants for roles within the Streets Division can expect to provide crucial support in maintaining vital infrastructure to keep residents and visitors safe while on the road.
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Learn directly from Streets Division employee Jordan Christensen about his role and working for the city:
Jordan Christensen, Streets Response Team I:
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Less than five hours from all five of Utah’s national parks.
Ten world-class ski resorts within one hour of the city.
SLC International Airport is just minutes from downtown.
One of the nation’s highest rates of LGBTQIA+ residents.
Living Here
- Utah’s capital and the 46th largest metropolitan area in the US.
- Small-town feel with big-city benefits.
- Nested against the Wasatch Mountains in the Salt Lake Valley.
- Unmatched access to the outdoors and recreational activities.
- Takes advantage of all four seasons.
- Strong emphasis on building, gathering, and celebrating community.
- Embraces its unique state history.
Working for the City
Benefits of a Career in Local Government
- One of the most direct ways to make a difference in the community.
- Be involved and educated about City projects and programs that impact your life as a resident.
- Learn something new every day.
- Take on challenging, meaningful issues and be a part of the solution.
- Job security and career opportunities aplenty.
Employee Benefits
Salt Lake City Corporation has a robust full-time employment benefit plan. To learn more about wide ranging benefits the City offers, visit the Human Resource’s Benefits and Wellness website.