City of Los Altos

  • Los Altos, California
City of Los Altos

Employer Description

Tree-lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos, which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail districts. The seven square mile City is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries and churches.

Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with five elected council members who serve four-year terms. City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointed commissions and committees assist the Council in an advisory capacity. The Council appointed city manager is responsible for financial and operational management of the city's 130 employees.

Highlights

  • Over 200 volunteers assist in providing City government services to the community each year.
  • In 1982, Los Altos became a leader in recycling programs when it began curbside residential collection of bottles, cans and newspaper. Since then, motor oil, yard waste and mixed paper have been added.
  • City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on the City's cable television government access channel 26. In addition, this channel carries a 24-hour video bulletin board on city services, activities and events.

10 JOB(S) AT City of Los Altos

  • Records Management Assistant

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Oct 30, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Clerical Assistant I

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Oct 01, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Facility Attendant

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Aug 14, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Facilities Management
  • Police Officer - Lateral

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Officer - Academy Graduate

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Officer Trainee

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Communications Officer

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Community Relations or PR and Marketing
  • Recreation Leader II (Pickleball)

    • Egan, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Per-Diem Dispatch Public Safety Specialist

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Dispatch and Telecommunications
    • Public Safety
  • Recreation Leader II - Adult 50+/Sports Program

    • Carmichael, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation

City of Los Altos

Tree-lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos, which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail districts. The seven square mile City is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries and churches.

Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with five elected council members who serve four-year terms. City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointed commissions and committees assist the Council in an advisory capacity. The Council appointed city manager is responsible for financial and operational management of the city's 130 employees.

Highlights

  • Over 200 volunteers assist in providing City government services to the community each year.
  • In 1982, Los Altos became a leader in recycling programs when it began curbside residential collection of bottles, cans and newspaper. Since then, motor oil, yard waste and mixed paper have been added.
  • City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on the City's cable television government access channel 26. In addition, this channel carries a 24-hour video bulletin board on city services, activities and events.