Founded in 1889, Pocatello is known as the “Gateway to the Northwest.” As pioneers, gold miners and settlers traveled the Oregon Trail, they passed through the Portneuf Gap south of town. Stage and freight lines and the railroad soon followed, turning our community into a trade center and transportation junction.

Pocatello still carries on this tradition with excellent air, rail, and ground transportation at the intersection of I-15 & I-86. We offer access to cutting-edge telecommunications services and are home to many high technology companies. We have also been recognized by Forbes as a “Best Small Place for Business” six years in a row. Most recently Pocatello was ranked 2nd on Forbes Cost of Doing Business index. In addition, we have been ranked one of the top ten small places to move and raise a family according to Primary Relocation and World ERC. All this plus we are just minutes to a day's drive away from the best recreational opportunities the West has to offer!

For over 100 years, Pocatello has welcomed visitors, tourists, new residents and new businesses, so please make use of our web site information to answer any questions you may have about Pocatello, “Gateway to the Northwest.”

Mission Statement
Pocatello is a vibrant community promoting a high quality of life 
through innovation, growth, respect, inclusiveness and pride in who we are.

Value Statements
We serve with patience, humility and respect.
We promote and engage in open dialogue.
We treat fellow employees and citizens with compassion and empathy.
We act with integrity, honesty and fairness.
We commit to creativity and embracing possibilities.


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Transportation

City of Pocatello

Rick Cheatum

Cary Rhodes

Heather Buchanan

Jeffrey Mansfield Pe, Cfm

The Human Resources team at the City of Pocatello is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. They manage recruitment and staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll processes to ensure that all employees are valued and empowered. By promoting open dialogue and integrity, this team plays a crucial role in enhancing the community's quality of life through effective human resource management.

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