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  • Utilities Chief Operating Officer

    Palo Alto, California United States City of Palo Alto Full Time $231,129.60 - $346,694.40 Annually Jun 12, 2025
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    City of Palo Alto

    Palo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose.  Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.   Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.   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. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.    Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long 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. Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, 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 with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.  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.  

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    Lead the Future of Utilities—Advance Your Executive Career with Us!

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    The City of Palo Alto operates a full suite of municipal utility services, including electric, natural gas, wastewater collection, water, and fiber optics. Founded on the principles of delivering quality public services at an affordable rate for community members, the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is award-winning for reliability, safety, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and infrastructure system improvements. Join an inspiring team for a rewarding career!

    The ideal candidate for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) possesses a background in a multi-utilities organization, with at least seven years of experience in supervisory, managerial, or directorial roles. Reporting to the Director of Utilities, the COO assists in managing and directing multiple major divisions within the Utilities Department which includes directing day-to-day operational activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Typical duties include: identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to operational problems and staff and budgetary issues; analyzing and revising operating procedures in operation of water, gas and electric distribution systems, fiberoptic telecommunications system, wastewater collection system, as well as the Customer Service Center.

    Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, business, public administration, or a related field relevant to utility management. A master’s degree in public or business administration or a closely related discipline is preferred, but not required. The candidate should also possess at least seven years of experience in engineering, operations, and/or business within a multi-utilities organization, including a minimum of five years in a senior management role. Additionally, the candidate’s background should reflect a progressively responsible career path, with increasing supervisory duties and broader organizational responsibilities.

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    SALARY RANGE
    The salary range for this position is $231,129.60 - $346,694.40 annually.
    *Placement within this range is dependent upon the qualifications.*

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    Supplemental Information

    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.

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    Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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