Play a part in shaping the future of 21st-century libraries! 📚 Palo Alto City Library is hiring a Library Program Coordinator to collaborate with our award-winning Digital Services team. This role will help bring cutting-edge technology programs to life. If you are an experienced library technologist with a track record of delivering advanced technology programs, administering websites and coordinating complex projects, apply now! Your work could be part of what makes Palo Alto a leader in innovations like robotics, coding, web3, and AI. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gkgP3gWx
City of Palo Alto
Government Administration
Palo Alto, California 7,728 followers
Known as the "birthplace" of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs.
About us
Palo Alto is known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and 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. 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, the City of 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 City of Palo Alto offers community amenities including 36 parks, 39 playgrounds, five community and youth centers, 41 miles of walking/biking trails and five libraries. The City also manages a regional airport and provides fire, police and emergency services. City staff is committed to transforming local government by encouraging leadership, ideas, and best practices. An entrepreneurial spirit and energetic vibe makes Palo Alto a great community to live and work. Interested in working for the City of Palo Alto? View all job openings by going here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca
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http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/
External link for City of Palo Alto
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1894
- Specialties
- Government, Administration Services, Community Services, Development Servies, Fire , Information Technology , Library Services, Office of Emergency Services, Sustainability , Human Resources, Planning and Community Environment, Police, Public Works, Utilities, Communications, Wastewater Treatment, Junior Museum & Zoo, Theatre, and Art
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250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, California 94301, US
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1305 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, California 94301, US
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3700 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, California 94303, US
Employees at City of Palo Alto
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All types of fireworks, even those labeled "safe and sane," are illegal in Palo Alto, and most of Santa Clara County, including large bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, and even sparklers. Wildfire season is in effect and with excessive heat and dry conditions, it is important to be safe. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gtAYmtY3.
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Happy 4th of July! City Hall and administrative offices are closed in observance of the holiday. Celebrate #ParkandRecMonth at Palo Alto's favorite 4th of July activity: Chili Cook-Off and Summer Festival! Enjoy free chili tasting, a special appearance by our Palo Alto Fire Department, live music, games, and activities for the kids. Come with your chairs, picnic blankets and reusable water bottles to celebrate summer together. https://lnkd.in/g2Kv9trN It's going to be another hot day today, please remember to be safe, drink plenty of water, and take breaks if you feel like you're overheating. #PaloAltoParksAndRec
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STAY COOL, BE SAFE & TASTE CHILI: Excessive heat continues into next week, stay safe and be cool with health safety tips and reminders, fire works are illegal in Palo Alto; a Red Flag Warning is in effect through Friday, Fire Weather Watch until Sunday evening. Make connections at tomorrow’s 4th of July Chili Cook-Off and Summer Festival. Engage through a new online survey about Cal Ave. Car Free Street Design, apply for the Downtown Housing Plan Community Advisory Group, and public comment period open on the revised 2023-31 Housing Element. Expanded hours at Children’s Library starts Sunday and Downtown Library What’s Up Wednesday features magic, puppetry, juggling, and comedy. King Artist in Residence Workshop to celebrate the LGBTQIA Palo Alto community. And, tips to reduce anxiety and stress around fireworks, skin and hair health using coconut oil, and beat the heat with a new frozen watermelon sorbet recipe of the week. All this and more in this week’s Uplift Local. https://conta.cc/3LfHZdW
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The National Weather Service updated its excessive heat warning and heat advisory through Tuesday, July 9. A red flag warning is also in effect for the Santa Cruz Mountains, including Palo Alto Foothills area west of 280, through Friday, July 5. Find important updates, hot weather resources, wildfire safety information, and cooling centers here: https://bit.ly/45Ry73B Stay safe and stay hydrated, Palo Alto.
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Ready to turn a new page in your Library career? 📚 Palo Alto City Library is hiring an experienced and passionate Library Programs Coordinator for Staff Training & Customer Experience. This position will play a key role in overseeing staff training and professional development initiatives to maximize the quality of customer experience and use of our libraries. Salary range is $100,297.60 - $123,136.00 per year with excellent benefits. Apply by Sunday, July 7 at https://lnkd.in/g4Xsr4fS
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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, Public Works, Utilities, and Police Departments. Apply today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4Xsr4fS Some of our current job openings include: Building Inspector (Inspector, Specialist and Senior) Training & Customer Experience Library Program Coordinator Library Program Coordinator for Digital Services Senior Librarian Senior Buyer for Utilities Projects Police Officer (Lateral, Graduate and Trainee) Laboratory Tech, Water Quality Control Electrical Line Inspector
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The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning and heat advisory for Tuesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 6. Temperatures are expected to range between 93 to 99 degrees. A community update shares hot weather risks and safety tips, Palo Alto cooling center locations, and spare the air alert details. Plus, staff continue to monitor statewide electrical grid conditions with low risk today of any impacts. Please consider saving energy during the hottest days ahead, this will help against possible power outages due to high heat and strain on the electrical grid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cMQAAT
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“Palo Alto Fire Department is prepared for fire season, and you should too.” – Palo Alto Fire Chief Blackshire. In recent weeks, wildfires have begun to impact the Bay Area. Gain tips and resources from the Palo Alto Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services to prepare for fire season by reading a new update. ICYMI: Watch the recording of last week's wildfire preparedness webinar. Sign up for emergency alerts. Read up on preparing for fire season here: bit.ly/45LOEpW Geo Blackshire CFO Kenneth Dueker Nathaniel W. Rainey
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July is National Parks and Recreation Month! This #ParkandRecMonth, follow along in our series featuring our City@Work sharing Palo Alto Community Services Department’s impact on the whole community through Open Space & Parks and Recreation, plus Arts, Sciences, and Human Services. Thank you 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 and ever-growing community for all. This week, celebrate wellness and connection at community hubs and beloved Palo Alto events. Thank you to our teams who help bring all of the amazing recreational special events, classes, and activities here in Palo Alto to life! Some beloved favorites like the 4th of July Chili Cook-Off, Jack-O-Jaunt, Tree Lighting Ceremony, May Fete Parade, Family Movie Night and more, wouldn't be possible without our hardworking staff. Thank you for all that you do!
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