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Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2376
Fax: 650-329-2696
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)
Employment Opportunities

Application forms are available in the Human Resources Department, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 or you can apply online by clicking on any of the job openings listed below. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of City applications.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Selection Process: Application screening will be part of the selection process. Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam.

Open Until Filled: Positions listed as "Open Until Filled" may close without notice.

Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations may contact the Human Resources Department at 650-329-2376.

OPEN RECRUITMENTS:
Job opportunities are open to the general public and internal candidates. Positions in this classification are benefited.


Administrative Service:
Accounting Specialist*


Community Service:
Producer, Arts/Sciences Programs*


Police:
Police Officer Trainee - Continuous Recruitment
Police Officer - Continuous Recruitment
Public Safety Dispatcher 1/II - Continuous Recruitment


Public Works:
Facilities Mechanic*
Surveying Assistant*


* This position is included in the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) representation unit. Employees are required either to join the union or pay a service fee for representation.

OPEN RECRUITMENTS - INTERNAL EMPLOYEES
Job opportunities are open to eligible Regular City of Palo Alto employees ONLY.


Administrative Services:
Sr. Budget Analyst (Sr. Financial Analyst)

Library:
Senior Librarian*


OPEN RECRUITMENTS - TEMPORARY POSITIONS (SEIU HOURLY UNIT)
Job opportunities are open to the general public. Positions in this classification work an average of 8 hours per week over eleven pay periods for a minimum of 416 hours and a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year and receive limited benefits. Positions in this SEIU Hourly Unit are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and union dues or agency fees may be required.


Library:
Library Page - H - Closes 08/22/08


OPEN RECRUITMENTS - TEMPORARY POSITIONS (LIMITED HOURLY)
Job opportunities are open to the general public. Positions in this classification work less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year, and are non-benefited.

Administrative Services:
Stock Clerk - Continuous Recruitment

Community Services:
Recreation Leader I - Continuous Recruitment
Recreation Leader II - Continuous Recruitment

Fire:
Technician I - EMT B - Continuous Recruitment

Police:
Reserve Officer I - Continuous Recruitment
Reserve Officer II - Continuous Recruitment


OUTSIDE RECRUITMENTS

Liability Program Manager - CA JPIA    



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