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From our roots as the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley" to our modern-day status as a hub for tech, culture and sustainability, Palo Alto is a unique city with a full array of services and robust community amenities. Join our dedicated staff and become a part of the team that works to advance our community every day. From managing our facilities to spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in sustainability, there's a place for you to make a lasting impact in Palo Alto and beyond. We have a wide range of positions available and more recruitments opening up all the time. Gain email alerts about new jobs. Find your best fit below, or learn more about applying for a job with the city.
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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.
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Phone: 650-329-2376 Email: Recruit@CityofPaloAlto.org Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map