The City of Santa Clara is seeking collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The City is looking for experienced professionals, to take on a variety of roles throughout the City.
POSITIONS
The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for several vacant positions Citywide.
Community Development Department - 1 position
The Management Analyst (Technology Project Manager) will serve as the department’s strategic technology lead, driving innovation, operational improvement, and digital service delivery across Community Development. This position manages major enterprise systems such as Accela Civic Platform, oversees internal process improvement initiatives, leads technology-focused policy initiatives, oversees customer-facing tools and communications in partnership with internal teams, and acts as the primary liaison to IT and other departments for technology implementation. This position receives direction from Assistant Director, and supervises Business Analysts specializing in Accela Operations, and Enterprise Knowledge.
The role requires a unique blend of systems thinking, project management, user-centered design, and policy insight to shape the tools and workflows used by planners, permit technicians, inspectors, plan checkers, and external customers.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Strong project management skills
- Comfort leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to completion.
- Experience with permit management systems (Accela preferred), data integration, and process improvement in a government or regulated environment.
- Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences and build consensus.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing .
- Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and accurate general or technical reports.
- Experience acting as lead to those assigned to a task, program or project.
- Familiarity with UX principles, content strategy, or civic tech tools is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as product owner for the Accela Civic Platform, leading roadmap planning, configuration, and coordination of enhancements with IT and vendor teams.
- Manage department-wide technology projects from evaluation through implementation, including vendor coordination, procurement, rollout, and staff training to support permitting, inspections, and customer service improvements.
- Oversee cross-departmental permitting technology initiatives.
- Lead efforts to improve the permitting experience through process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of low-code and no-code solutions.
- Represent the department in citywide initiatives related to website modernization, customer communications, and civic technology strategy.
- Lead policy research and development for emerging technology topics such as AI, serving as a resource to department leadership.
- Collaborate closely with the Citywide Communications Team, IT, and external vendors.
- Manage and mentor project-based team members, as needed.
To learn more about the Community Development Department, visit our website here.
Finance Department – 2 positions
Budget Position
The Budget Division produces the City’s biennial operating and capital budgets, develops long-term financial projections, analyzes and reports on the budget performance during the year, and works collaboratively with departments on any necessary budget analyses and amendments.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- High level of technical expertise,
- Experience with complex financial analysis and budgeting,
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Experience acting as a lead to staff,
- Strong attention to detail, and
- Ability to meet deadlines is a must.
Purchasing Position
The Purchasing Division resides in the City's Finance Department and maintains a "centralized purchasing system" that is responsible for all purchasing and contracting activity for supplies, materials, and equipment as well as general and professional services. Purchasing operates with 19 full-time staff.
his position requires a highly agile and responsive professional capable of operating in a fast-paced environment. The role demands the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to rapidly evolving and high-demand conditions, and provide timely procurement support to the City’s Electric Department, Silicon Valley Power.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Considerable knowledge of principles and procedures related to purchasing,
- Considerable knowledge of contract administration, including solicitation methods including RFQs, RFBs, and RFPs,
- Good knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement,
- Good knowledge of mathematics to perform computations and collect statistics for basic cost and price analysis,
- Ability to read, interpret, explain and properly apply rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures,
- Ability to use judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving problems that are complex and sensitive in nature,
- Excellent communication skills to engage in procurement planning with client departments, and
- Ability to effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all City staff and interpret the City’s purchasing policies and procedures as necessary.
To learn more about the Finance Department, visit our website here.
Human Resources Department – 4 positions
The Human Resources Department for the City of Santa Clara is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources professionals with a specialized focus in recruitment and health and safety. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to departments across the City, supporting a variety of Human Resources programs.
The ideal candidate will bring strong research and analytical skills, a data-informed approach to decision-making, and the ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and administrative policies. These positions requires strong research skills, analytical thinking, the ability to interpret data and make recommendations, and ability to formulate administrative policies and procedures.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Health, Safety and Training Position
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety programs across city departments.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment
- Ensuring departments maintain compliance with occupational safety regulations (Cal/OSHA).
- Promote a proactive safety culture through policy development, employee education, continuous improvement and cross-departmental partnership.
- Analyze injury and illness trends, workers’ compensation data, and safety audit results to identify risk areas and recommend mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor health and safety performance metrics
- Assist in the creation, revision, and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs
- Coordinate and support citywide safety initiatives, including ergonomic assessments, safety orientations, safety committees, safety trainings, wellness campaigns, and emergency preparedness
- Conduct research on regulatory changes (Cal/OSHA, ADA, etc.) and ensure compliance across departments
- Collaborate with department safety coordinators and HR partners to address workplace hazards and implement corrective actions
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses; prepare reports and follow-up documentation
- Support the administration of the City’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Assist with budget development and grant applications related to health and safety programs
- Assist with administering citywide training program
- May lead or supervise support staff
Labor and Employee Relations Position
- Participate in labor negotiations and meet and confer issues, including but not limited to attending labor negotiation sessions, drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals
- Research and interpret MOU language, Personnel Rules and Regulations and labor law for departments, employees, employee organizations, job applicants and the general public
- Conduct classification and compensation analysis and studies
- Consult and advise supervisors on employee performance and conduct issues
- Conduct investigations, including writing investigative reports, and assisting departments with the disciplinary process when needed
- Collaborate with a variety of departments to run the full recruitment/selection process for classified and unclassified recruitments
- Policy and procedure development
Recruitment and Classification/Compensation Position
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for classified and unclassified positions, including job analysis, screening, selection, and onboarding
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment campaigns to attract diverse and qualified talent, including digital outreach, job fairs, and community partnerships
- Consult with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
- Create and update class specifications and conduct compensation studies and analysis
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment and selection process
- Participate in labor negotiations and support recruitment-related cost analysis and proposal development
- Advise departments on performance management and conduct issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures when needed
- Contribute to policy and procedure development with a recruitment and workforce planning lens
- May supervise or lead HR staff
Recruitment/Employee Relations Position
This position will be assigned to support recruitment efforts and employee relations matters in Silicon Valley Power. This position will report to the Human Resources Department.
- Participate in meet and confer issues, including but not limited to drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals
- Research and interpret MOU language, Personnel Rules and Regulations and labor law for departments, employees, employee organizations, job applicants and the general public
- Conduct classification and compensation analysis and studies
- Consult and advise supervisors on employee performance and conduct issues
- Conduct investigations, including writing investigative reports, and assisting departments with the disciplinary process when needed
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for classified and unclassified positions, including job analysis, screening, selection, and onboarding
- Consult with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
- Create and update class specifications and conduct compensation studies and analysis
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment and selection process
- May supervise or lead HR staff.
To learn more about the Human Resources Department, visit our website here.
Silicon Valley Power/Electric Department – 1 position
This position with report to the SVP’s engineering department.
- support the administrative activities of the Engineering team, including but not limited to drafting proposals/correspondence, and conducting cost analysis of proposals.
- Participate in Request for proposal(RFP) preparation and management
- Assist in processing contracts and management of existing contracts. Assist in invoice processing through Project management software (eBuilder) and other project related process in eBuilder.
- Assist in performing analytical study related to engineering data.
- Manage Master service contracts (MSA)’s status, tracking budget and management.
- Assist in policy and procedure development and maintenance
- lead administrative projects and help drive SVP’s processes in engineering, Planning and CIP teams.
To learn more about the Silicon Valley Power, visit our website here.
As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $129,774.00 - $167,957.04. This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field. A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.
Experience
One (1) year of experience performing analytical work.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
