City of Williston, North Dakota Employee Directory
Government AdministrationNorth Dakota, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Williston operates as a municipal government in Williston, North Dakota, serving as the regional hub for northwest North Dakota and the economic center of its trade area. Its economy has historical roots in agriculture and expanded with the Bakken oil fields, where shale development contributed to substantial regional opportunities. The city has experienced rapid growth and has invested heavily in housing and infrastructure to accommodate new residents. In June 2026, the City Commission awarded a contract to 3 Forks Services for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Reuse Pipeline project, delivering water to the public works facility and other city facilities. The City of Williston, founded in 1887 and based in northwest North Dakota, operates as a mid-sized government administration and is an equal opportunity provider and employer.