Town of Gilbert, AZ | Diversity Employer

Once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona has evolved into one of the fastest growing communities and the largest town in the United States. Encompassing 72.6 square miles, just southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert has transformed from an agricultural community to a thriving and economically-diverse suburban community.

Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert owes its beginnings to William "Bobby" Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona.

During the last three decades, Gilbert has seen tremendous growth, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to more than 242,955 in 2015. Many recent accolades, including being named the 2nd Safest City and the 22nd Best Place to Live in the country, explain why so many want to live and do business in Gilbert.

Gilbert is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States.  As a thriving and economically-diverse suburban community, Gilbert has been named the 22nd Best Place to Live in the U.S. (Money Magazine), the 2nd Safest City in America (Law Street Media), and the 8th Most Thriving City in the U.S. (The Daily Beast).

One of the drivers of our success has been the dedicated team of employees who serve our community. Gilbert's been a Town since 1920, so after about 100 years of hiring, we’ve learned a few things about which traits tend to add up to an awesome public servant.  We know it’s best for our residents if we’re picky about who gets to serve them.

Here’s who we hire:

• Awesome public servants are here to serve.  You LOVE to contribute to your community and leave everything a little better than you found it.  Serving others gives your work purpose and meaning. 
• Awesome public servants collaborate well with others.  You make a great teammate!  As a Town, our success is based on the efforts of multiple teams or departments, not just individuals. You’re happiest doing work you enjoy with people you respect. 
• Awesome public servants love a challenge. You are constantly looking to improve and be the best at what you do.  It’s not always easy, but once you commit to a task you put all your energy towards getting it done. 
• Awesome public servants approach new things with curiosity and wonder before suspicion and judgement.  You start with "Yes" and focus on finding solutions and exploring possibilities before rejecting a new idea.

The Town of Gilbert is a service organization committed to enhancing quality of life and serving with integrity, trust, and respect.

Part of serving with respect means providing a workplace that is representative of our community. ALL employees who share our passion for public service and a desire to be best in class deserve a workplace where success, purpose, and meaningful work are equally available. We are committed to supporting diversity and capitalizing on the innovation that a welcoming, inclusive culture provides.

Official Statement

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, medical condition, or marital status.

In addition to complying with federal law requirements, the Town also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.