Today, Gov. Olene Walker officially launched Utah Job Match, the state’s new online recruiting system designed to provide greater access and ease of use to those applying for state jobs.

With Utah Job Match, employment seekers can maximize their job search efforts through technology, said Walker. This new innovation demonstrates the state’s commitment to working smarter, a key initiative in the Walker Work Plan. Utah Job Match officially makes job hunting in our state a 21st Century process.

The Utah Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) developed the system in an effort to more effectively serve the public’s needs.

This new system will allow applicants the ability to apply for state jobs at any time, said Kim Christensen, DHRM Executive Director. It will also allow the public a more effective method of tracking their applications as they flow through the recruitment process. The state is always seeking better ways to help our government attract quality employees.

One of the major partners in the project is the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS). DWS will be a major resource for job seekers by providing access to the Internet and information regarding state job applications.

We’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time, said DWS Executive Director Raylene Ireland. The state’s new system is a perfect complement to our comprehensive list of employment opportunities.

Utah’s Chief Information Officer, Val Oveson, welcomes the launch of the system and is excited about state agencies working to achieve this level of service.

Utah Job Match demonstrates how governmental entities can collaborate to provide services that benefit the public, Oveson said.

For more information, visit the Utah Job Match Web site at statejobs.utah.gov. Staff at the Department of Human Resource Management or at a Department of Workforce Services location are also available to assist in the job application process.

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