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Lineperson/Cable Splicer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Electric Utility Compliance Technician
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Engineering
- Regulatory and Licensing
- Utilities
Facilities Manager (Public Works)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$127,150.40 - $190,736.00 Annually
- Facilities Management
- Public Works
Supervising Librarian
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$98,508.80 - $147,763.20 Annually
- Library Services
Transportation Planner (Associate Planner, Planner, Senior Planner)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually
- Planning and Development
- Transportation or Transit
Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Utility Safety Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$150,550.40 - $200,740.80 Annually
- Public Safety
- Utilities
Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Police Officer (All Levels)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$128,668.80 - $173,700.80 Annually
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$118,955.20 - $152,734.40 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Protective Services Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Cooke & Associates LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Protective Services Officer - 1st Shift
- Palo Alto, California
- Cooke & Associates LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead/Senior Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Palo Alto, California
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Museum Learning & Community Engagement Lead
- Palo Alto, California
- Stanfordlivetickets
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Intake Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- DLA Piper
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Government Information Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Custom Protection Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- WING
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Sourcing Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- WING
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Program Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Lateral Conflicts Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- Gibson Dunn
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Business Intelligence Lead
- Palo Alto, California
- Tech Sales Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Executive Protection Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Global Guardian
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Veterans Health Administration
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Palo Alto, California
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
RL Training Framework
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- Xai
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- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
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- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
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- Public Safety
Elite Executive Protection Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Data-Driven BizOps Analyst for Automation & Impact
- Palo Alto, California
- AppLovin
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
RL Training Framework
- Palo Alto, California
- SpaceXSI
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Federal Reporting & Staff Writing Expert
- Palo Alto, California
- YO AI Labs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military/Veteran Mental Health Experts - Remote
- Palo Alto, California
- YO AI Labs
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Lineperson/Cable Splicer
- Palo Alto, California United States
- City of Palo Alto
- Oct 24, 2026
- $169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
City of Palo Alto

The Community 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-News City 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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- $169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Oct 24, 2026
Job Description
Description

Review of applications will take place continuously. Applicants may be contacted to participate in recruitment process at any time while this job posting is open. We encourage all applicants to apply early.

*Please be advised that this posting has been extended and will now close on November 8th*

Join a nationally respected municipal utility that has proudly served the community since 1896. The City of Palo Alto is the only city in California to own and operate a full suite of utility services-including electric, fiber optics, natural gas, water, and wastewater-delivering safe, reliable, environmentally sustainable, and cost-effective services to residents and businesses. As a CPAU employee, you’ll support a community-owned utility where decisions are made locally and customers benefit from reliable infrastructure, fair rates, and exceptional service.

Under general supervision, performs journey-level work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems, along with related duties as required. This classification is distinguished from the Lineperson/Cable Splicer Trainee by rubber glove certification, administered by the City in compliance with Title 8 - Electric Safety Orders.

Why Join City of Palo Alto Utilities?
Serve a community-owned utility with local impact
Work with modern, well-maintained infrastructure
Be part of a team committed to safety, reliability, and service excellence
Contribute to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy services
Competitive public sector salary and excellent benefits
Power your career while helping power a community.

To learn more about the City of Palo Alto's Utilities, please click HERE .

City of Palo Alto Benefits

Learn more about some of the great benefits the city offers:

Commuter Benefits

Childcare Benefits

Parental Leave Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Climbs power poles and steel towers.
Works on energized lines, low voltage and high voltage.
Constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical system and equipment up to 60 KV.
Performs high voltage field switching, including working with energized high voltage equipment with approved hotline tools.
Performs rubber glove work on voltages up to and including 21,000 volts.
Drives and operates specialized vehicular equipment.
Required to work on ladders, and at times, out of an aerial lift bucket.

For full job description, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Completion of an apprenticeship as an electrical lineperson.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
The screening process for this position may include a practical exam, panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
NOTE: Recruitment assessments such as panel interviews and/or practical exams are tentatively scheduled to take place continuously. All assessment dates are subject to change as needed.

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.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

More than one position(s) may be filled from this posting. Length of posting dates may be extended if needed.

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: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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City of Palo Alto

The Community

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-News

City 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
City of Palo Alto
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- https://www.paloalto.gov/Home
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Lineperson/Cable Splicer

Electric Utility Compliance Technician

Facilities Manager (Public Works)

Supervising Librarian

Transportation Planner (Associate Planner, Planner, Senior Planner)

Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)

Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II)

Utility Safety Officer

Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H)

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Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)

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