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Start your career in Open Space and Parks Management with us and help make Palo Alto's open spaces the best they can be! 🌳

Our Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division is hiring entry-level Open Space Technicians. Put your skills to work in maintaining, preserving, and enhancing the beautiful landscapes of Palo Alto's nearly 4,000 acres. Your job will range from trail building to operating mechanical equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring our visitors have the information they need. Apply by August 25: https://bit.ly/3YHFtVO

Each week during Wellness Month, we are highlighting resources to reinforce the City Council Priority: Community Health, Safety, Wellness, and Belonging and acknowledge the United States Surgeon General’s advisory on the Loneliness Epidemic in our country. Social connection is vital to community health, and we offer many ways to connect together and take time for yourself.

With school back in session this week for many teens, we’re focusing this week’s update on supporting teen wellness. Read our community update to learn more about resources for teens: https://bit.ly/4fMkuaA.

City Manager Weekly Updates: August 12

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. The Annual Community Survey is headed to mailboxes beginning next week to a statistically significant number of Palo Alto households and will be open to all residents later in September. Sign up for emergency alerts, be prepared and stay informed before, during, and after emergencies. Gain a summary of Council actions including Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Development next steps and limiting the impacts of the removal of parking on El Camino Real due to Caltrans upcoming work. Read here: https://bit.ly/3yG21Ma

The City of Palo Alto is hiring two dedicated Program Assistants to play an integral role at Mitchell Park Community Center and the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo! 🏞️

Mitchell Park Community Center - Customer Services Assistant: Working in a dynamic community center environment, the Program Assistant fosters a healthy community through diverse and innovative programs. This position oversees daily operations such as answering phones, handling registrations, managing rentals, and supporting programs like classes and camps.

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo - Guest Services Assistant: With a mission to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature, the museum and zoo hosts 120,000 children and their caretakers each year. The Guest Services Assistant supports communications, admissions, events and facility rentals, and more. The successful candidate will be responsible for training, coordinating and assisting the activities of Guest Service’s Technicians and responding to guest inquiry’s, conducting ticket and membership sales, and booking facility rentals.

Salary range is $74,297.60 - $91,208.00 annually with a fantastic benefits package. Apply by August 18: www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers.

Palo Alto has been recognized as the safest suburb in California, and one of the safest suburbs in the US. Our City ranked 11th in a recent study that included 360 suburbs nationwide. Metrics were based on crime rates, drinking habits, and safety on our roads. Thank you to our Palo Alto Police Department for their diligent work in keeping our City safe!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fKJAXh

Ready to make an impact in the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley"? The City of Palo Alto is hiring! Choose a career in public service with openings in our Community Services, Administrative Services, Utilities, and Police Departments.

Apply today ➡️ www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers

Some of our current job openings include:
Children's Theatre Associate Production Manager
Event and Lighting Technician
Electric Lineperson
Utilities System Operator
Open Space Technician
Police Officer (Lateral, Graduate and Trainee)
Product and Services Manager – Palo Alto Fiber
Public Safety Dispatcher
Program Assistant
Risk Manager
Teen Center Counselor

Congratulations to our Budget and Finance teams! The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our 2023 annual comprehensive financial report. This marks the 28th consecutive year we've earned this prestigious award, underscoring our commitment to strong fiscal management, policies, and practices. We're proud of our long-standing tradition of financial excellence and transparency!

High five to all of our brilliant innovators and creators in Palo Alto! Palo Alto was recently named the #1 Most Innovative City in America, with an incredible 216.6 patents per 10K residents. As the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley", we continue to lead with a pioneering spirit in every aspect of our community.

Read more about the most innovative cities in the US based on patents: https://bit.ly/4ddLfmz

City Manager Ed Shikada shares updates at each Council meeting, highlighting upcoming events, City services, and Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through the Palo Alto Connect on Medium.com. At the first meeting back after summer recess, learn about City activities and work advanced in July, find August events and activities for everyone, and get involved by sharing feedback on community priorities. Plus, read a new resource for back-to-school safety and sustainability for everyone, save the date for the first-ever City Hall Open House, and find a summary of Council actions taken. Read here: https://bit.ly/3LZMXvV

August is National Wellness Month: the City invites you to prioritize self-care, stress reduction, and healthy habits that help you feel like your best self! To help you do just that, our new weekly social media series shares valuable resources to celebrate National Wellness Month through August and beyond.

In 2023, the United States Surgeon General called attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. Social connection plays a vital role in fostering a healthy and thriving community, and we offer many ways to connect together, such as the Twilight Concert Series tomorrow at 6:30 pm at Rinconada Park. Read this new community update that provides resources for everyone: https://bit.ly/3YFvArQ.

Weekend Traffic Advisory from Palo Alto Police Department: Expect delays on northbound Alma Street south of Colorado Avenue for PG&E work that requires the closure of one lane between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Join the City of Palo Alto Parks Maintenance team and help us keep our community green and beautiful! Our team maintains 162 acres of urban parklands, including Rinconada, Mitchell, and Greer Parks, as well as libraries, community centers, and more. The successful candidate will perform skilled gardening tasks, recommend landscape designs, and take on special projects to keep Palo Alto's natural environment thriving.

Salary range is $75,566.40 - $92,768.00 per year with fantastic benefits. Apply by Aug. 11: www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers.

The City of Palo Alto is hiring a Senior Technologist to join our Information Technology Department. This role involves developing, supporting, and maintaining complex SAP and Enterprise systems. You'll provide advanced support to cross-departmental business systems and manage IT projects. If you have a passion for innovation and a knack for rapid programming development, apply today and be a part of our dynamic team.

Salary range is $131,934.40 - $197,891.20 annually with excellent benefits. Apply by August 9: www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers

There is currently a power outage due to a mylar balloon in the power lines near Gunn High School. Crews have been dispatched to respond ASAP. The estimated restoration at this time is around 1 hour. cityofpaloalto.org/outages for updates. City of Palo Alto - Public Agency

Today is National Night Out! The Police Department is excited to meet you at Eleanor Pardee Park or Bol Park, where there will be fun and games for all. This beloved annual event is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, and City public safety personnel.

For more information, visit: www.cityofpaloalto.org/nationalnightout

Ready to make an impact in the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley"? The City of Palo Alto is hiring! Choose a career in public service with openings in our Library, Community Services, IT, Utilities, and Police Departments.

Apply today ➡️ www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers

Some of our current job openings include:
Adult Studios Educator
Open Space Technician
Park Maintenance Person
Police Officer (Lateral, Graduate and Trainee)
Product and Services Manager – Palo Alto Fiber
Utility System Operator
Program Assistant
Public Safety Dispatcher
Risk Manager
Senior Enterprise Apps Developer

The City is partnering with the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council to complete an evacuation route vegetation clearance on Arastradero Road and Page Mill Road starting today, August 5 through August 30. Work will take place Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This annual project enhances fire resistance. More info: https://bit.ly/4dmq15M

Palo Alto Fire Department Palo Alto Open Space

CLOSING SOON- Help inform the design of signage and streetscape concepts for Cal Ave! By City Council’s direction, Cal Ave. will remain a permanent car-free street. Would you prefer a street that’s more kid-friendly or upscale? How about a Cal Ave. outdoor movie screening or night market? Your response will help advance Cal Ave.’s future design concept planning underway.

Share feedback at tinyurl.com/CalAveSurvey before it closes on August 11!

ONE WEEK LEFT - Inform the Palo Alto Airport’s long range planning effort underway. The Palo Alto Airport’s Long Range Facilities and Sustainability Plan (LRFSP) is an effort to accommodate the existing and future needs of airport operations in a sustainable way. The plan will guide the airports improvements over the next 20 years with a focus on sustainability, across economic, operational, natural resource and social priorities. Share feedback at tinyurl.com/PAairport before it closes on August 10!

National Night Out is a nationwide effort designed to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Join us Tuesday, August 6 at Eleanor Pardee Park or Bol Park from 5 – 8pm. Bring the whole family for an evening of games, emergency vehicles on display, and connect with police and animal control officers, fire fighters and park rangers. www.cityofpaloalto.org/NationalNightOut.

CLOSING SOON- Advance the Downtown Housing Area Plan process and provide feedback to staff team as the City plans for public infrastructure to accelerate housing production in Downtown. The area plan aims to further fair housing while ensuring that Downtown remains an attractive local destination. A new Community Advisory Group will provide feedback and serve as an advisory body to the City through winter 2025.

Apply now at www.cityofpaloalto.org/DowntownHousingPlan by August 9.

The City of Palo Alto is hiring a Risk Manager to plan, direct, manage and oversee projects, activities and operations related to safety and risk management. This position works in coordination with other City department heads to promote and enact the safety and risk management program. The ideal candidate will be a certified professional in risk management, occupational health and safety, or a related field with 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in a large organization with a wide range of operations- ideally in the public sector.

Salary range is $117,977.60 - $176,966.40 annually with fantastic benefits. Apply by August 11: www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers.

School’s almost back in session, and whether you have kids in school or live or commute near a school zone, it is time to plan your commute. We are sharing safety and sustainability tips sure to make this school year fun, sustainable and healthy. August is National Wellness Month, a perfect time to boost overall well-being and reduce carbon footprint by biking and walking. Read a new update to explore safety, climate, and wellness tips for students, families and the whole community as school returns.

https://bit.ly/4dorZm6

Join us for another month of exciting events in Palo Alto to connect, learn, and enjoy community. Get moving with free Zumba and Tai Chi classes, enjoy live music at the Twilight Concert series, plus attend an information session about the new Rental Registry Program. Come out and enjoy the fun and community spirit! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dtYoYD.

Pursue your passion in community outreach with the Palo Alto City Library! We are hiring two dedicated Librarians who can craft innovative programing and amplify our impact in the community. We are hiring for both our Adult Technology and Youth Services divisions. If you are driven, experienced, and forward-thinking, apply today and help shape the future of library services in Palo Alto.

Salary range is $80,974.40 - $99,424.00 per year with fantastic benefits. Apply by August 5: www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month! This , follow along as we feature our City@Work sharing the Community Services Department’s impact. Thanks to our City staff for your work every day advancing this year’s theme “Where You Belong” by supporting and maintaining our beautiful places, creating space to enhance health and wellness, and fostering a thriving community for all.

This week, we celebrate the theme of Creativity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our City is rich with opportunities to engage in arts, sciences and human services. From inspiring exhibits at our Art Center and public art installations to interactive experiences at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and our vibrant Children's Theatre, Palo Alto celebrates community and creativity for all ages.