MISSION STATEMENT

To provide quality support in employment, training, employee relations, benefits, compensation and safety which creates a work environment of employee empowerment so they may deliver the highest possible service to the community.

 WORKING FOR THE CITY OF SEWARD

Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our community. At the City, we provide vital services like road maintenance, clean drinking water, public safety, parks & recreation, and a public library.

City of Seward employees have a long-term commitment to our community, a shared vision for collaboration, growth and innovation, and a commitment to public service.

We are always looking for talented, creative, hardworking, community-minded individuals to join our team!

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

COMPETITIVE PAY & GENEROUS BENEFITS

The City of Seward offers competitive wages and great benefits for regular employees, including high-quality health insurance at no cost to the employee or their family, retirement and investment accounts, accrued personal leave, 13 paid holidays, annual bonus, and health and wellness benefits.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The City encourages employees to pursue ongoing training and professional development, and offers paid opportunities to attend conferences, earn certifications, and receive further training and education.

SEWARD IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY

Seward is situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. It is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains which are blanketed with lush green vegetation, trees and alpine wildflowers. The famous footrace Mt. Marathon is the western backdrop of Seward with the Harding Ice field lined along the back extending to the coast. Chugach National Forest, Kenai Fjords National Park and Caines Head State Recreation area are nearby.

Founded in 1903, as the ocean terminus of what is now the Alaska Railroad, Seward prides itself not only on its natural beauty, but as Alaska's only deep-water, ice-free port with rail, highway, and air transportation to Alaska’s interior and major urban population centers. This strategically positions Seward for Pacific Rim maritime commerce. Seward enjoys a beautiful and scenic natural Alaskan environment with numerous visitor attractions.

Seward is a dynamic community with a year-round population of just under 3,000 and a seasonal population exceeding 10,000 supplemented by the arrival of two to three cruise ships per week during the season. The town offers day cruises, kayaking, fishing, abundant marine activities and wildlife, unparalleled recreation and is the terminus for the Alaska Railroad. Seward was named All-American City in 1963, 1965 and 2005.

Seward’s local economy is driven largely by the commercial fishing industry, marine trade, vessel servicing, and seasonal tourism. Many of Seward’s lodging facilities, restaurants and shops cater mainly to tourist activities and are open for business during the summer tourist season, generally mid-May through mid-September. Other major employers in Seward include the state-run Spring Creek Correctional Center, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s AVTEC vocational school and the Providence Seward Medical Center.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Seward is a home-rule city located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A full-service City, Seward operates under the council/manager form of government. The Mayor and six City Council members exercise all legislative and policy-making powers of the City and perform all duties and obligations required by law.

The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council which also appoints the City Clerk and City Attorney. Year-round staffing is approximately 104 FTE. Seasonal employment increases staffing to approximately 124 FTE with the bulk of the increase occurring in the Parks & Recreation and Harbor Departments. The City of Seward services also include a Deputy City Manager, Finance Director, HR Manager, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Community Development Director, Parks & Recreation Director, Library & Museum Director, City Clerk, Seward Electric General Manager, Public Works Director, and a Harbormaster.

The City of Seward accepts applications and resumes for current open positions only. We do not accept or keep unsolicited resumes or applications. For more information, contact Human Resources at hr@cityofseward.net or 907-224-4074. The City of Seward is an EEO Employer.  Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 

Contact  Ashleigh Lipsey Human Resources Manager alipsey@cityofseward.net

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES