Government & Public Sector Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT (Now Hiring) — 262 open

Municipal Consulting Relationship Manager - SLC

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level$1.6B raised

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recogni…

Skills: Municipal consulting, Financial modeling, Economic development, Public finance, Data analysis

Finance Director

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$51/hr–$90/hr

Senior+

Finance Director - DNR FT / PT Status – Full-time Salary – $51.44 - $90.31 Remote Work / In-Office – In-office Recruiter – Christa Rowland|[email protected]|801-538-4826 Application Deadline – 8-24-26 Job Description The …

Skills: Budget management, Financial reporting, Fiscal operations, Strategic planning, Legislative analysis

PFS Program Manager

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

$28/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

PFS Program Manager FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $28.62 - $43.60 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [email protected] Application Deadline – 8/21/2026* *This job posting may clo…

Skills: Grant management, Prevention science, Public health, Behavioral health, Technical assistance

Assistant Director of Nursing

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

Assistant Director of Nursing FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $60.00 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [email protected] | Application Deadline – 8/31/2026* *This job posting may…

Skills: Nursing, Medication administration, Patient assessment, Clinical leadership, Correctional healthcare

Administrative Receptionist

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Administrative Receptionist FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $20 - $22 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | [email protected] | 801-530-6030 Application Deadline – 8/16/2…

Skills: Customer service, Administrative support, Data entry, Document management, Financial processing

Payment Center Representative I

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Entry level

Summary Responsible for processing approximately 1,000,000 payment transactions annually and collecting nearly $300,000,000 owed to the City of Garland for Electricity, Water, Sewer, and Environmental Waste services. Thi…

Skills: Payment processing, Cash handling, Customer service, Data entry, Utility billing

Director, Industrial Security

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior+$2.3B raised

Job Title: Director, Industrial Security Job Code: 42524 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off) Job Descri…

Skills: Industrial Security, Risk Management, Compliance, DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance, Strategic Planning

Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior$2.3B raised

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code: 42387 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT (On-Site) Job Schedule: 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off …

Skills: C++, Embedded Systems, Linux, VxWorks, Multi-threaded Programming

TEMP - Admin I

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

Summary Responsible for providing basic administrative support to assigned department and carrying out various administrative responsibilities based on departmental needs. Pay Range: (depends on qualifications) Work Sche…

Skills: Administrative support, Data entry, Customer service, Office records management, Reporting

Mediator - Administrative Office of the Courts - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

$27/hr–$29/hr

Mid level

MEDIATOR - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - SALT LAKE CITY The Utah State Courts seeks talented and motivated individuals to help in its mission "to provide the people with an open, fair, and independent system for …

Skills: Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Legal Knowledge, Negotiation

TEMP - Admin II

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

Summary Serves as the primary point of contact for residents regarding code compliance issues. This position manages inbound calls, online submissions, and digital communications related to code violations identified by …

Skills: Customer service, Call center operations, Communication, Conflict de-escalation, Case management

Technical Program Manager

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior$2.3B raised

Job Title: Software Engineering Technical Project Manager Job Code: 42064 Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Job Schedule: 9/8 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Jo…

Skills: Technical Program Management, Earned Value Management, EVMS, Software Engineering, Control Account Management

TEMP - Admin I

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

Summary Responsible for providing basic administrative support to assigned department and carrying out various administrative responsibilities based on departmental needs. Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and expe…

Skills: Administrative support, Data entry, Customer service, Office records management, Reporting

Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Senior$2.3B raised

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code: 42077 Job Location: Salt Lake City Job Schedule: 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Descriptio…

Skills: C++, Embedded systems, Linux, VxWorks, Multi-threaded programming

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

About The Company Utah Retirement Systems provides benefits for state and other Utah Public employees through the work of two divisions. The Retirement Office administers pension and retirement benefits. PEHP Health & Be…

Skills: Financial reporting, Accounting policies, Internal controls, Budgeting, Cash management

Control Point Operator

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Entry level

Control Point Operator FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $22.39 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Crystal Haywood | [email protected] | 801-545-5532 Application Deadline – 8/24/2…

Skills: Surveillance, Security monitoring, Electronic access control, Radio communication, Record keeping

Program Specialist

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

$23/hr–$42/hr

Mid level

Program Specialist FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $23.86 - $42.22 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Catherine Spielberg | [email protected] | 801-526-4333 Application Deadline – 8/13/2026* *…

Skills: Problem solving, Technical support, Data analysis, Report writing, Program coordination

Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

$19/hr–$28/hr

Entry level

Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $19.24 - $28.86 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Tamra Alfaro | [email protected] | 801-538-4221 Application Deadline …

Skills: Computer skills, Data entry, Attention to detail, Organization skills, Oral communication

Office Specialist II

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

Office Specialist II FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $16.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Breanna Granger | [email protected] | 801-526-4337 Application Deadline – 8/23/2026* *This job post…

Skills: Correspondence management, Data entry, Administrative support, Customer service, Filing

Archival Technician

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · Hybrid

$20/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Archival Technician FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $20.87 - $22.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Coral Ortega | [email protected] | 801-538-4624 Application Deadline – 8/12/2026* *This job…

Skills: Archival processing, Collection management, Cataloging, Metadata management, Data entry

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Salt Lake City, UT right now?

There are currently 262 open government & public sector positions in Salt Lake City, UT listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Salt Lake City, UT?

Companies currently hiring include Utah Department of Transportation, L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., International Rescue Committee, University of Utah Health, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Salt Lake City, UT?

Yes — 68 of the 262 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (7 remote, 61 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Salt Lake City, UT?

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