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.

Community Services:
Coordinator, Recreation Program*
Producer, Arts or Sciences Programs*

Library:
Librarian*
Supervising Librarian

Planning:
Engineer (Traffic/Transportation Engineer)*


Police:
Police Officer Trainee - Continuous Recruitment
Police Officer - Continuous Recruitment

Public Works:
Mobile Service Technician*
Surveyor, Public Works*
Engineering Technician III*

Utilities:
Business Analyst
Electrical Assistant*
Electrical Underground Inspector Lead*     
Program Assistant I*    
Utility Installer Repairer 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.

There are no Internal posting open at this time. Please continue to check future postings.

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.

Utilities:
Maintenance Assistant - H - Open Until Filled

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.

Community Services:
Recreation Leader I - Open Until Filled
Recreation Leader II - Closes 5/28/08
Recreation Leader III - Open Until Filled
Swim Instructor - Lifeguard - Closes 5/28/08

Fire:
Technician I - EMT B - Continuous Recruitment