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Transportation Planner (Associate Planner, Planner, Senior Planner)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually
- Planning and Development
- Transportation or Transit
Heavy Equipment Operator (WGW)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$116,147.20 - $142,043.20 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Senior Management Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$125,195.20 - $187,782.40 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
COORDINATOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$109,532.80 - $133,910.40 Annually
- Public Health
- Public Works
Senior Librarian (Adult Services) Rinconada
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$103,043.20 - $125,964.80 Annually
- Human and Social Services
- Library Services
Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Utility Safety Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$150,550.40 - $200,740.80 Annually
- Public Safety
- Utilities
Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Police Officer (All Levels)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$128,668.80 - $173,700.80 Annually
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$118,955.20 - $152,734.40 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Science Instructor
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$28.41 - $34.87 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Sciences and Laboratory
Senior Planner
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually
- Planning and Development
Cubberley Theatre Lighting Technician
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$28.41 - $34.87 Hourly
- Community and Economic Development
Fire Inspector (Sworn/Non-Sworn)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$149,260.80 - $234,457.60 Annually
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Fire and EMS
Hazardous Materials Inspector
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$176,113.60 - $234,457.60 Annually
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Environmental Services
Library Clerk (Multiple Positions)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$27.84 - $34.17 Hourly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Library Services
Senior Operator - Regional Water Quality Control Plant (Multiple Positions)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$126,256.00 - $154,440.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Lineperson/Cable Splicer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Venture Associate: Sourcing, Diligence & Founder Support
- Palo Alto, California
- VC Stack
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Protective Services Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Cooke & Associates LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Protective Services Officer - 1st Shift
- Palo Alto, California
- Cooke & Associates LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Elite Executive Protection Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- WING
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Global EE Components Sourcing Lead
- Palo Alto, California
- Ridealso
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Incident Investigator - Location Flexible
- Palo Alto, California
- PG&E Corporation Careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Alto, Texas
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Alto, Georgia
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Alto, Michigan
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Incident Investigator - Location Flexible
- Palo Alto, California
- PG&E Corporation Careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Alto, New Mexico
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Palo Alto, California
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
COORDINATOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Lead/Senior Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Flex Operator - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Librarian
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Flex Operator - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead/Senior Librarian
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Security Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch & Monitoring
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Security Operations Center Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer | GSOC
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Operations Specialist | GSOC
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Librarian (Adult Services) Rinconada
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Operator | Corporate Security, Dispatch & Monitoring
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer | GSOC
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corporate Security & Incident Response Operator
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Librarian, Adult Services Community Programs Lead
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Security Operations Specialist | GSOC
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Security Operations Center Operator | Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard | GSOC
- Palo Alto, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Transportation Planner (Associate Planner, Planner, Senior Planner)
- Palo Alto, California United States
- City of Palo Alto
- Oct 06, 2026
- $138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually
City of Palo Alto

The Community The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News City Government Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey. Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff. Join an Award Winning Team Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City. Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet." Contact Us Phone: 650-329-2376 Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map
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- $138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually
- Oct 06, 2026
Job Description
Description

Advance Active Transportation. Shape the Future of Mobility.

The Opportunity

The City of Palo Alto's Office of Transportation invites experienced transportation planners to bring their expertise, creativity, and commitment to community impact as our next Associate Planner, Planner or Senior Planner.

In these roles, you’ll lead strategies that make it safer, easier, and more appealing for students and families to walk, bike, and roll. You will blend technical planning, program design, and public engagement to improve mobility, support sustainability goals, and enhance quality of life across Palo Alto.

If you are passionate about transforming transportation systems and delivering measurable results, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change in a city that leads by example.

These roles may require flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends for community events.

Depending on applicant qualifications, position(s) may be filled at the appropriate level/salary of:
Associate Planner ($112,299.20 - $137,321.60 Annually)
Planner ($119,870.40 - $146,619.20 Annually)
Senior Planner ($138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually)

More than one position(s) may be filled from this posting.

About the Roles:
Associate Planner:
Guide SRTS initiatives for secondary schools
Create and implement youth-focused transportation programs
Analyze transportation patterns and propose effective solutions
Prepare and present reports to city leadership and community groups
Work with schools, city departments, and external partners
Contribute to Palo Alto's long-term transportation and climate action strategies

Planner:
Develop and deliver K-12 pedestrian and bicycle safety programs, curricula, campaigns, and educational materials.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, PTAs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance active transportation.
Recruit, train, and support school champions, volunteers, and community partners.
Evaluate and improve programs through data analysis, performance measurement, planning, and reporting.
Support transportation and infrastructure improvements by gathering community input, updating Walk and Roll Maps, and collaborating with engineering teams.
Pursue funding and innovation through grant development, pilot programs, and forward-thinking strategies to expand program impact.

Senior Planner:
Lead our Safe Routes to School team, coordinating with schools, transportation agencies, and advocacy groups.
Develop innovative strategies to enhance safety for student pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
Present to City Council, commissions, and to the public, shaping the future of Palo Alto's transportation landscape.
Manage complex projects, contracts, and consultants.
Write grants to secure funding for cutting-edge transportation initiatives.

About Us:

The Office of Transportation is a recognized leader in sustainable mobility and innovation. Our team develops programs and projects that make Palo Alto’s streets safer, more accessible, and future-ready.

We focus on:

Implementing Safe Routes to School education and infrastructure improvements
Advancing mode shift strategies that reduce congestion and emissions
Delivering multi-modal transportation solutions through regional collaboration
Using data-driven approaches and community input to guide decision-making

Here, planners are empowered to pilot creative solutions, apply best practices, and make a visible impact. To learn more about our Office of Transportation, please clickHERE.

Why Work for the City of Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is the birthplace of Silicon Valley, where innovation meets public service. As a full-service city with its own utilities, airport, and public safety, we combine resources and vision to deliver excellence. When you join our team, you’ll find:

A High-Trust Environment - Your expertise is respected and your ideas matter.
Tangible Impact - Your work directly improves safety, health, and sustainability for the community.
Growth and Learning - We invest in your development through training, conferences, and professional networks.

Benefits Highlights
CalPERS Pension- Lifetime retirement income with up to 100% of your highest salary.
Fully Paid Medical, Dental & Vision- Coverage for you and eligible dependents.
Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave.
Up to $10,000/year in Childcare Assistance.
Generous Time Off- Up to 200 hours of vacation plus 13 paid holidays.
Commuter Perks- Unlimited Bay Area transit with Clipper BayPass, including Caltrain, BART, VTA, MUNI, and more
Memorandum Of Agreements between the City and its employee groups.

Apply today and help create a safer, healthier, and more connected Palo Alto for generations to come.

Essential Duties

Associate Planner:
Prepares environmental assessments on projects submitted for City approval.
Assists in the evaluation of projects submitted for Architectural Review Board (ARB) review.
Prepares and assembles materials for Architectural Review Board or Planning Commission packets.
Checks plans of new single-family homes and remodels for zoning compliance.
Prepares reports, which include all necessary research, on projects submitted to the City for approval that require Planning or Transportation Division evaluation.
For full Associate Planner job description, please click HERE.

Planner:
Prepares environmental assessments and environmental impact reports on projects submitted for City approval.
Evaluates the design of projects submitted for Architectural Review Board (ARB) review.
Oversees the preparation of packet material for the ARB.
Evaluates and prepares reports on projects submitted for Planning or Transportation Division approval including projects requiring variances, conditional use permits, site and design approval, nonconforming use extensions, subdivisions and other types of projects requiring some form of discretionary Planning or Transportation Division approval.
Prepares reports on special planning transportation studies for the ARB, Planning Commission, City Council, appointed committees and other City staff.
For full Planner job description, please click HERE.

Senior Planner:

Supervises preparation of environmental impact reports on projects submitted for City approval.
Evaluates the design of large, complex projects submitted for Architectural Review Board (ARB) review.
Prepares reports, including coordinating the work of other staff members, on special planning or transportation studies for the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning Commission, City Council, appointed committees and other City staff.
Assists in plan preparation, coordination, monitoring and other activities related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other federal, state and local housing programs.
Prepares revised elements to the Comprehensive Plan.

For full Senior Planner job description, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

Associate Planner:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies or related field from an accredited college or university
and
Two years of related experience in urban, conservation, or transportation planning

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Planner:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited college or university. and
Three years of suitable professional experience in urban or transportation planning.

Senior Planner:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is highly desirable.
and
Five years of suitable professional experience in urban planning (or substitute for up to two years of experience a master's degree in planning or a related field).

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov . If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

See our Benefits at a Glance Bookletfor more details.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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City of Palo Alto

The Community

The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News

City Government

Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey.

Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff.

Join an Award Winning Team

Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.

Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet."

Contact Us

Phone: 650-329-2376

Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov

Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map
City of Palo Alto
- Palo Alto, California, United States
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