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Management Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$129,774.00 - $167,957.04 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Office Records Specialist
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$82,963.44 - $106,206.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Communications Coordinator
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$113,920.32 - $145,705.32 Annually
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
Senior Planner
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$142,073.76 - $181,441.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Electric Program Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$195,600.60 - $253,113.96 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Project Management
Meter Data Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$101,078.64 - $128,868.72 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Utilities
As-Needed Student Intern II (Misson College Students Only)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$21.69 Hourly
- Intern
- Internship
As-Needed Pool Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$21.02 - $27.84 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Instructor
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $30.91 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Office Assistant
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $21.56 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Specialist
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.86 - $27.57 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed - Recreation Leader I/II/III
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $27.57 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Instructor/Lifeguard
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $25.31 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$117,503.16 - $149,866.08 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Jail Service Officer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$99,536.16 - $126,894.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
As-Needed Student Intern I/II/III
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $29.00 Hourly
- Intern
- Internship
Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$185,797.44 - $236,936.04 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Utilities
Engineering Technician (Electric)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$87,161.88 - $111,436.32 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Police Officer (Lateral)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$163,619.16 - $208,807.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Assistant Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$145,678.08 - $185,797.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
- Utilities
Electric and Water System Operator
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$192,736.80 - $246,512.16 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
Resource Analyst II
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$122,680.20 - $156,716.76 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Senior Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$204,715.08 - $261,210.12 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Utilities
Electric Utility Electrician
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$162,470.28 - $207,554.04 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
- Utilities
Senior Energy Systems Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$149,409.84 - $190,462.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Combination Inspector
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$128,868.72 - $164,401.68 Annually
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
As-Needed Temporary Employee (Contracts)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$74.48 Hourly
- Full Time
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Other
City of Santa Clara - Volunteer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- non-profit management
City of Santa Clara ARES/RACES - Volunteer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- non-profit management
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$135,843.60 - $173,840.16 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Recruit Police Officer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$120,448.80 - $153,824.76 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Associate
- Santa Clara, California
- California's Great America
- Full Time
- Other
Medical Case Manager EI (Remote)
- Santa Clara, California
- Managed Care Advisors
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Management Analyst
- Santa Clara, California United States
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- May 17, 2026
- $129,774.00 - $167,957.04 Annually - Full Time
City of Santa Clara, CA

Community, Authenticity and Opportunity Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation. "The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50. Not Your Typical Bay Area City Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs. It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business. At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+. This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state. Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication. Welcome to Santa Clara. Welcome to what's possible!
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- $129,774.00 - $167,957.04 Annually
- Full Time
- May 17, 2026
Job Description
Description

The City of Santa Clara is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City is looking for experienced professionals, to take on a variety of roles throughout the City.

POSITIONS

The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for several vacant positions Citywide.

Community Development Department - 1 position

The Management Analyst (Technology Project Manager) will serve as the department’s strategic technology lead, driving innovation, operational improvement, and digital service delivery across Community Development. This position manages major enterprise systems such as Accela Civic Platform, oversees internal process improvement initiatives, leads technology-focused policy initiatives, oversees customer-facing tools and communications in partnership with internal teams, and acts as the primary liaison to IT and other departments for technology implementation. This position receives direction from Assistant Director, and supervises Business Analysts specializing in Accela Operations, and Enterprise Knowledge.

The role requires a unique blend of systems thinking, project management, user-centered design, and policy insight to shape the tools and workflows used by planners, permit technicians, inspectors, plan checkers, and external customers.

The ideal candidate will have the following:
Strong project management skills
Comfort leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to completion.
Experience with permit management systems (Accela preferred), data integration, and process improvement in a government or regulated environment.
Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences and build consensus.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing .
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and accurate general or technical reports.
Experience acting as lead to those assigned to a task, program or project.
Familiarity with UX principles, content strategy, or civic tech tools is a plus.

Responsibilities:
Serve as product owner for the Accela Civic Platform, leading roadmap planning, configuration, and coordination of enhancements with IT and vendor teams.
Manage department-wide technology projects from evaluation through implementation, including vendor coordination, procurement, rollout, and staff training to support permitting, inspections, and customer service improvements.
Oversee cross-departmental permitting technology initiatives.
Lead efforts to improve the permitting experience through process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of low-code and no-code solutions.
Represent the department in citywide initiatives related to website modernization, customer communications, and civic technology strategy.
Lead policy research and development for emerging technology topics such as AI, serving as a resource to department leadership.
Collaborate closely with the Citywide Communications Team, IT, and external vendors.
Manage and mentor project-based team members, as needed.

To learn more about the Community Development Department, visit our website here .

Finance Department - 2 positions

Budget Position

The Budget Division produces the City’s biennial operating and capital budgets, develops long-term financial projections, analyzes and reports on the budget performance during the year, and works collaboratively with departments on any necessary budget analyses and amendments.

The ideal candidate will have the following:
High level of technical expertise,
Experience with complex financial analysis and budgeting,
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Experience acting as a lead to staff,
Strong attention to detail, and
Ability to meet deadlines is a must.

Purchasing Position

The Purchasing Division resides in the City's Finance Department and maintains a "centralized purchasing system" that is responsible for all purchasing and contracting activity for supplies, materials, and equipment as well as general and professional services. Purchasing operates with 19 full-time staff.

his position requires a highly agile and responsive professional capable of operating in a fast-paced environment. The role demands the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to rapidly evolving and high-demand conditions, and provide timely procurement support to the City’s Electric Department, Silicon Valley Power.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Considerable knowledge of principles and procedures related to purchasing,
Considerable knowledge of contract administration, including solicitation methods including RFQs, RFBs, and RFPs,
Good knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement,
Good knowledge of mathematics to perform computations and collect statistics for basic cost and price analysis,
Ability to read, interpret, explain and properly apply rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures,
Ability to use judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving problems that are complex and sensitive in nature,
Excellent communication skills to engage in procurement planning with client departments, and
Ability to effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all City staff and interpret the City’s purchasing policies and procedures as necessary.

To learn more about the Finance Department, visit our website here .

Human Resources Department - 4 positions

The Human Resources Department for the City of Santa Clara is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources professionals with a specialized focus in recruitment and health and safety. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to departments across the City, supporting a variety of Human Resources programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong research and analytical skills, a data-informed approach to decision-making, and the ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and administrative policies. These positions requires strong research skills, analytical thinking, the ability to interpret data and make recommendations, and ability to formulate administrative policies and procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Health, Safety and Training Position
Development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety programs across city departments.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment
Ensuring departments maintain compliance with occupational safety regulations (Cal/OSHA).
Promote a proactive safety culture through policy development, employee education, continuous improvement and cross-departmental partnership.
Analyze injury and illness trends, workers’ compensation data, and safety audit results to identify risk areas and recommend mitigation strategies
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor health and safety performance metrics
Assist in the creation, revision, and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Coordinate and support citywide safety initiatives, including ergonomic assessments, safety orientations, safety committees, safety trainings, wellness campaigns, and emergency preparedness
Conduct research on regulatory changes (Cal/OSHA, ADA, etc.) and ensure compliance across departments
Collaborate with department safety coordinators and HR partners to address workplace hazards and implement corrective actions
Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses; prepare reports and follow-up documentation
Support the administration of the City’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Assist with budget development and grant applications related to health and safety programs
Assist with administering citywide training program
May lead or supervise support staff

Labor and Employee Relations Position
Participate in labor negotiations and meet and confer issues, including but not limited to attending labor negotiation sessions, drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals
Research and interpret MOU language, Personnel Rules and Regulations and labor law for departments, employees, employee organizations, job applicants and the general public
Conduct classification and compensation analysis and studies
Consult and advise supervisors on employee performance and conduct issues
Conduct investigations, including writing investigative reports, and assisting departments with the disciplinary process when needed
Collaborate with a variety of departments to run the full recruitment/selection process for classified and unclassified recruitments
Policy and procedure development

Recruitment and Classification/Compensation Position
Lead full-cycle recruitment for classified and unclassified positions, including job analysis, screening, selection, and onboarding
Develop and implement innovative recruitment campaigns to attract diverse and qualified talent, including digital outreach, job fairs, and community partnerships
Consult with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
Create and update class specifications and conduct compensation studies and analysis
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment and selection process
Participate in labor negotiations and support recruitment-related cost analysis and proposal development
Advise departments on performance management and conduct issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures when needed
Contribute to policy and procedure development with a recruitment and workforce planning lens
May supervise or lead HR staff

Recruitment/Employee Relations Position

This position will be assigned to support recruitment efforts and employee relations matters in Silicon Valley Power. This position will report to the Human Resources Department.
Participate in meet and confer issues, including but not limited to drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals
Research and interpret MOU language, Personnel Rules and Regulations and labor law for departments, employees, employee organizations, job applicants and the general public
Conduct classification and compensation analysis and studies
Consult and advise supervisors on employee performance and conduct issues
Conduct investigations, including writing investigative reports, and assisting departments with the disciplinary process when needed
Lead full-cycle recruitment for classified and unclassified positions, including job analysis, screening, selection, and onboarding
Consult with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
Create and update class specifications and conduct compensation studies and analysis
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment and selection process
May supervise or lead HR staff.

To learn more about the Human Resources Department, visit our website here.

Silicon Valley Power/Electric Department - 1 position

This position with report to the SVP’s engineering department.
support the administrative activities of the Engineering team, including but not limited to drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals.
Participate in Request for proposal(RFP) preparation and management
Assist in processing contracts and management of existing contracts. Assist in invoice processing through Project management software (eBuilder) and other project related process in eBuilder.
Assist in performing analytical study related to engineering data.
Manage Master service contracts (MSA)’s status, tracking budget and management.
Assist in policy and procedure development and maintenance
lead administrative projects and help drive SVP’s processes in engineering, Planning and CIP teams.

To learn more about the Silicon Valley Power, visit our website here.

As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The annual salary range for this position is $129,774.00 - $167,957.04. This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Typical Duties

Please refer to the class specification , which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field. A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.

Experience

One (1) year of experience performing analytical work.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9
Miscellaneous Unclassified Management

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

Retirement:
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly
New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay
Health Insurance:
The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Employees hired on or after 1/1/2023 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details
Dental Insurance:
Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Vision Insurance:
Choice of two VSP plans
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):
City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account
Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)
Life Insurance:
City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children
State Disability Insurance (SDI):
Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Paid Family Leave (PFL):
Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance:
Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month
City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings
60 calendar day waiting period
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Deferred Compensation:
Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
Additionally, the City contributes $300 a month toward employee’s 457(b) account. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits
Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):
Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan
Vacation:
Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year
For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year
For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year
For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year
For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year
Maximum accrual is 480 hours
Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year
Sick Leave:
Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual
Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness
Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave
Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)
Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service
Management Leave:
120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st
New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year
New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year
Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 180 hours of “banked” management leave
Holidays:
Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year)
Mobile Communication Device Allowance:
$80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone
Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle):
Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Assistant Department Heads and Division Managers can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval)

Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program:
Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year
City paid benefit
Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:
Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.
Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $438/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $262/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
Alternate Work Schedule:
An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
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City of Santa Clara, CA

Community, Authenticity and Opportunity

Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.

"The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.

Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.

Not Your Typical Bay Area City

Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs. It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business.

At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.

This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state.

Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.

Welcome to Santa Clara. Welcome to what's possible!
City of Santa Clara, CA
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- https://www.santaclaraca.gov
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Senior Planner

Electric Program Manager

Meter Data Analyst

As-Needed Student Intern II (Misson College Students Only)

As-Needed Pool Manager

As-Needed Recreation Instructor

As-Needed Recreation Office Assistant

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