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Job Description
Description
Exciting Career Opportunity!
The City of Palo Alto is seeking a full-time Development Project Coordinator to join our Development Services Division. This is a unique opportunity, as we are looking to fill one position at the level that best matches the candidate's skills and experience: Level I, II, or III.
The Development Project Coordinator I is the entry-level of the Development Project Coordinator series. Incumbents rotate into roles that route customers to the appropriate service area by walk-in/phone/email; provide general information; coordinate multiple discipline site-specific information responses; and process more routine/simple online and counter-based projects from early assistance through construction/closeout.
The Development Project Coordinator II is expected to perform moderately complex professional development project management work for routine residential or commercial development and building projects, and respond to complex information requests. It is the second of the three-level Development Project Coordinator series. Candidates in this position are trained to process complex online and counter-based projects (residential alterations or additions) and routine submittal-based projects (commercial alterations or additions) from early assistance through construction/closeout.
The Development Project Coordinator III will need a broader range of construction project management and organizational skills, professional judgment, technical knowledge, and enhanced issue resolution skills for projects using the multi-phased submittal and appointment-based processing. A person in this position will be responsible for projects that typically continue after a hand-off when a discretionary approval process is required. Significant discretion is required in determining the methods to be used although advice and guidance is available from the Development Center Manager.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and has excellent customer service skills. They should also be well organized, have outstanding time management skills, be proficient in reading and understanding architectural drawings, have construction project management experience, and have a strong desire to provide excellent public service.
Benefits: Fantastic benefits package! To learn more, click Here.
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click Here.
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (with every other Friday off).
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Essential Duties
For a complete list of essential duties and full job descriptions, please click the links below :- Development Project Coordinator I
- Development Project Coordinator II
- Development Project Coordinator III
Minimum Qualifications
Development Project Coordinator I- Two years increasingly responsible office experience.
- Two (2) years of full-time increasing responsible experience managing and coordinating comprehensive information requests and processing of counter and routine submittal-based residential or commercial projects through construction and final acceptance;
- OR Two (2) years of full-time increasing responsible experience in private sector development or construction project management, construction management or development coordination in a complex regulatory environment.
- Experience in a local government environment dealing with the Uniform Building Codes and municipal codes including zoning, engineering, water and sewer, and other land development requirements is desirable but not required.
- Salary: $87,380.80 - $106,870.40 Annually
Development Project Coordinator II- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable certification desirable but not required AND;
- Four (4) years of full-time increasing responsible experience managing and coordinating the processing of complex residential or commercial projects for compliance with applicable codes and regulations in a local government environment covered by the Uniform Building Codes and the Municipal Code including zoning, engineering, water and sewer, and other land development requirements;
- OR Four (4) years of full-time increasing responsible professional engineering, planning or architectural experience in the application of municipal codes, governing agency policies and engineering standards, or community and general plans in land development or construction;
- OR Four (4) years of full-time increasing responsible experience in private sector development or construction project management, construction management or development coordination in a complex regulatory environment.
- Salary: $99,008.00 - $121,160.00 Annually
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable certification desirable but not required AND;
- Six (6) years of full-time increasing responsible experience managing and coordinating the processing of complex residential or commercial projects for compliance with applicable codes and regulations in a local government environment covered by the Uniform Building Code, Title 245, and the Municipal Code including zoning, engineering, water and sewer, and other land development requirements similar to Palo Alto;
- OR Six (6) years of full-time increasing responsible professional engineering, planning or architectural experience in the application of municipal codes, governing agency policies and engineering standards, or community and general plans in land development or construction;
- OR Six (6) years of full-time increasing responsible experience in private sector development or construction project management, construction management or development coordination in a complex regulatory environment.
- Salary: $109,012.80 - $133,432.00 Annually
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process:- Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying).
- Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.
- Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
- The screening process for this position may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
- More than one position may be filled through this posting.
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.
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: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
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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-NewsCity 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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