Employee Values

Scottsdale's Employee Values are an important part of the city's traditions and work culture. The values originated in the 1980's and were last updated by employee focus groups in 2020. Employees who exemplify the Employee Values are recognized during the annual Employee Awards ceremony and receive unique Kachina carvings that represent each employee value. The Kachina carvings are created by Kevin Horace Quannie, Contemporary Hopi Artist, Waterbird Studio, LLC.

Stylized blue torch with a bright yellow flame made of curved shapes.

Accountable Integrity

We are committed to doing what is right and acting with transparency.

Five overlapping speech bubbles in yellow, orange, blue, green, and dark blue, each with a simple rounded shape.

Value Diversity

We are a supportive community, and treat everyone with respect, dignity and compassion.

Multicolored abstract emblem with overlapping blue, green, orange, and yellow shapes forming a star‑like figure surrounded by four small circular dots.

Collaborative Teamwork

We listen, communicate and work together to identify ways to serve others.

Upward‑pointing blue arrow formed by layered shapes in dark blue, light blue, and green.

Continuous Learning

We grow personally and professionally to reach our fullest potential.

Blue cloud icon outlined in gray with four colored circles—dark blue, blue, green, and orange—connected below by short gray lines.

Thoughtful Innovation

We explore and develop unique solutions to challenges we face.

Shield-shaped icon outlined in green and blue containing simplified green and blue human figures arranged in a group.

Dedicated Service

We serve everyone professionally, timely and responsively.