9 More Job Openings At Joliet City Hall: Do You Have What It Takes To Tackle One Of These Positions?

JOLIET, IL — If the idea of going to work for the city of Joliet has been on your mind for a while, Joliet's human resources department is now trying to fill at least nine full-time vacancies in addition to the director of community development position that may pay up to $211,000.

Joliet Patch has produced a short summary for all the current job openings at City Hall. These days, the city manager is Beth Beatty and the mayor is Terry D'Arcy. To review the entire job opening list yourself, visit the city's HR page.

1. Special Events Operations Assistant/City Manager's Office

Job Posted October 6, Open until filled, initial salary $53,438

Full Salary Range is $53,438 to $87,443.

Summary: "Under the direction of the Special Events Manager and Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, the Special Events Operations Assistant provides operational, logistical, facility, and event support for City-sponsored festivals, events, theater productions and programs, cultural programming, and public spaces. The position assists with the setup, operation, and breakdown of events and programs at City Square, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, and other City event locations. Responsibilities include preparing and transporting event equipment and supplies, organizing and maintaining event equipment, assisting vendors and performers, providing customer service to event participants and the public, and supporting City staff with event-day operations."

2. Residential Property Inspector/Neighborhood Services

Job posted October 6, open until filled, initial salary is $67,883, full salary range is $67,883 to $124,086.

Summary: "Inspects property for compliance with local building and zoning codes, especially in relation to property maintenance ussies; informs and advises property owners about housing rehabilitation and related housing programs; provides construction advice and instruction to homeowners; monitors construction improvements of housing rehabilitation projects; and does other work as required."

3. Secretary/Public Utilities

Job posted on Sept. 17, open until filled, initial salary is $44,235, full salary range is $44,235 to $80,456.

Summary: "Answers telephones, directs callers, schedules appointments, keeps minutes of meetings, provides general information in response to requests or inquiries, and performs general office duties. Types letters, memoranda, reports and other materials from clear copy or rough draft. Sends emails, issues service requests and work orders if applicable."

4. Permit Clerk/Building & Inspection Services

Job posted April 16, salary range is $47,500 to $77,727.

Summary: "The permit clerk is required to exercise significant initiative, independent judgment and discretion in dealing with the public, contractors and other government entities and determine when the supervisor needs to be notified. The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required. This position is expected to function with minimum supervision."

5. Permit Clerk/Public Works / Engineering

Job posted April 16, salary range is $47,500 to $77,727.

Summary: "This position provides first point of contact support to the Public Works Deputy Director-Engineering, Public Works Inspectors, and other Public Works divisions. This position provides a variety of routine and complex public works/engineering and construction work."

6. Civil Engineer/Public Utilities/Public Works

Job posted May 8, open until filled, initial salary is $82,998. Full Salary Range is $82,998- $141,061.

Summary: "Performs basic or limited professional engineering work in connection with the design, investigation, development, maintenance or construction of public works, wastewater or water systems engineering projects as appropriate; does related work as required."

7. Corporation Counsel

Reports to city manager, salary range is $124,875 to $211, 908.

Summary: "The duties of the Corporation Counsel include, but are not limited to Federal and State civil litigation, local prosecution matters (ordinance and traffic violations, administrative hearings), providing day-to-day legal advice and counsel to the City Manager, elected officials, department heads and senior staff, representing the City in legal actions, reviewing contracts, leases, agreements, and proposed ordinances, direction and supervision of outside counsel, drafting and negotiating agreements on behalf of the City, issuing legal opinions, representing the City’s interests with other taxing bodies, and management of the Legal Department."

8. Assistant Corporation Counsel

Reports to Corporation Counsel, salary range is $111,000 - $188,363. Job posted April 27.

Summary: "An Assistant Corporation Counsel is an Illinois licensed attorney who, under the direction and supervision of the Corporation Counsel, performs legal duties as part of the Legal Department’s comprehensive representation of the City and its officers and employees. The Assistant Corporation Counsel represents the City in all municipal law matters."

9. Engineering Aide I/public works and public utilities

Job posted June 30 of 2025, initial salary is $54,083, full salary range is $54,083 - $100,670

Summary: "Prepares drawings of utilities on overlays, showing locations and dimensions of water mains, hydrants, valves, sanitary sewers, manholes, storm sewers, catch basins and other City facilities. Prepares clear and practical maps of existing water and sewer systems for water construction studies adding new or improved mains or facilities as they are constructed. Prepares plats of property, water and sewer easements, road rights-of-way and topography relating\ to water and sewer installations.