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Zoological Conservation Technician ( Arts & Science Technician-H)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.36 - $25.00 Hourly
- Environmental Services
- Museum and Arts
- Sciences and Laboratory
Zoological Conservation Assistant (Zoological Assistant - H)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$30.06 - $36.89 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
- Animal Control or Services
- Environmental Services
Library Clerk (Multiple Positions)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$27.84 - $34.17 Hourly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Library Services
Broadband Installation Technician - Residential Services (Journey Level Laborer Hourly)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$50.00 - $79.00 Hourly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Senior Operator - Regional Water Quality Control Plant (Multiple Positions)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$126,256.00 - $154,440.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Human Resources Support Specialist (Management Specialist)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$30.00 - $45.00 Hourly
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources and Personnel
Lineperson/Cable Splicer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Buyer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$112,652.80 - $137,779.20 Annually
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Substation Electrician
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$153,712.00 - $188,156.80 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Deputy City Attorney I/II
- East Palo Alto, California
- City of East Palo Alto
$122,578-$148,899 (DCAI) $152.628-$185,521 (DCAII)
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$118,955.20 - $152,734.40 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Police Officer (All Levels)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$128,668.80 - $173,700.80 Annually
- Public Safety
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
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
Utility Safety Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$150,550.40 - $200,740.80 Annually
- Public Safety
- Utilities
Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Sourcing Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- WING
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Venture Associate: Sourcing, Diligence & Founder Support
- Palo Alto, California
- VC Stack
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Program Specialist (Supervisory)
- Palo Alto, California
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Public Health Investigations Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- DRT Strategies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- WING
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Incident Investigator - Location Flexible
- Palo Alto, California
- PG&E Corporation
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Zoological Conservation Technician ( Arts & Science Technician-H)
- Palo Alto, California United States
- City of Palo Alto
- Sep 20, 2026
- $20.36 - $25.00 Hourly
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: [email protected] Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map
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- $20.36 - $25.00 Hourly
- Sep 20, 2026
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The City’s Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Zoological Conservation Technician (Arts & Sciences Technician - H) to assist with the planning and implementation of its wildlife conservation program at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.

The Junior Museum and Zoo is a local family destination that serves children, birth to age 8, through its science exhibits and zoo, and children to age 11 through its school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 take part in its science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature, and its zoo works to support animal conservation efforts in the natural spaces.

Animals at the JMZ provide children with age-appropriate examples of interesting adaptations, habitats, or wildlife conservation programs. Special installations bring children nose-to-nose with some animals, while other elements encourage imaginative play, support whole body movement, and stimulate multiple senses.

The ideal applicant will have a baccalaureate degree in biology, wildlife conservation, or a field, or be working toward one. They will also be highly organized, have fluid oral and written communication skills, and be familiar with scientific publications and wildlife conservation techniques. They should be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
This is an SEIU Hourly position with limited benefits. The position is budgeted to not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July - June). The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. In lieu of providing a medical plan, the City grants a medical stipend of $3.80 per hour of work.

Essential Duties

The incumbent will assist the Director of Animal Care and Conservation and the Executive Director with the development, documentation, and launch of wildlife conservation programs. Tasks will include taking meeting minutes, drafting emails, making and receiving phone calls, conducting literature research, summarizing scientific papers, organizing documents, scheduling meetings, and following up with associated tasks as appropriate. They may be asked to represent the City of Palo Alto when reaching out to partners in government agencies and non-governmental organizations for communication about grants, programs, and partnerships.

Supplemental Information

Other requirements:
Provide a negative TB Test result.
Receive immunizations to guard against zoonotic diseases.
Possess a valid California driver’s license.
Incumbent subject to periodic medical screening.

Physical demands: The work may, at times, require periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, crouching, reaching, and lifting items of up to 30 pounds.

Working conditions: This position works approximately 8 hours per week. Some of the work is outdoors or within animal care support buildings, and takes place during a variety of weather conditions. Some of the work will be carried out in a typical office environment. The incumbent may also travel to meetings and conferences, or during animal transports. Incumbent may, at times, be scheduled to work on weekends and holidays.

Zoo employees are sometimes exposed to temperature and humidity extremes, animal pathogens, bites, scratches or waste, or body irritants.

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.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with their employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend
$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2026 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: [email protected]

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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