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.
City Manager’s Office– 2 positions
The City Manager's Office is responsible for providing strategic direction and support to all City departments for day-to-day operations and planning, as well as support to the City Council with its policy making. The City Manager’s Office also operates as the Executive Director’s Office of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority (Stadium Authority), a joint powers agency that owns Levi’s Stadium, which is leased to the San Francisco Forty Niners for NFL Events. The Stadium Authority also contracts with the Forty Niners Stadium Management Company (Stadium Manager) for management of Non-NFL Events and facility operations at Levi’s Stadium.
The City Manager’s Office/Executive Director’s Office is seeking two (2) motivated and experienced Management Analysts who will support budget development and management, procurement, contract administration, Public Records Act requests, and grant administration.
Key responsibilities may include preparing and managing the Executive Director’s Office budget for the annual Stadium Authority Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Budget; supporting with tracking and payment of Stadium Authority Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects; processing Public Records Act requests; assisting with Stadium Authority’s Procurement Policy Ordinance updates; implementing procurement processes; reviewing procurement requests and documentation for compliance with applicable agreements, laws, and policies; drafting reports and agenda items to the City Council/Stadium Authority Board including approval of service and public work agreements and note and file compliance reports; tracking and maintaining contract records in applicable records systems/platforms in accordance with public records laws and records retention policies; assisting with records retention updates; supporting the City’s Community Grant Program; serving as a staff liaison to community organizations; and providing various administrative support such as routing agreements and invoices for approval. The Management Analysts may also provide meeting support and work on special projects as assigned.
Ideal candidates for the Management Analyst positions will have the following:
•Knowledge of public policy, public finance, and government operations,
•Demonstrated experience in operating and capital budget preparation and monitoring,
•Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decision-making,
•Experience with Public Records Act requests,
•Knowledge of public procurement laws, practices, and procedures for services and public works projects,
•Experience in preparing communications, documents, and agenda reports for executive management and elected bodies,•Experience in contract management systems,
•Experience with grant administration,
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities,
•Ability to assess complex financial and operational issues, anticipate challenges, and develop effective solutions,
•Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders including community organizations,
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and
•Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
To learn more about the City Manager’s Office, visit our website here.
Community Development Department - Housing & Community Services Division (2 positions)
The Community Services Grants Management Analyst will oversee the administration of the City's federal HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and HOME ARP grant programs. Over the next five years, the City will administer over $6M in federal funds in support of housing counseling, senior services, landlord/tenant mediation, homelessness prevention, meal delivery, legal assistance, independent living assistance, and other critical services. These funds also support capital projects that renovate and repair single family homes, multifamily affordable housing, and public facilities. Santa Clara directly administers a revolving home rehabilitation loan program and oversees a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. The primary duties for this position include managing a small team, serving as the City’s liaison to the Regional HUD representative, staying current on applicable federal rules and regulations, preparation of the HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans and HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER), preparing written and visual reports, administering competitive procurements, budgeting, managing contracts, managing funding allocations through the HUD IDIS system, monitoring and working with sub-recipients to ensure compliance, preparing funding draws, ensuring timely expenditures, conducting basic environmental reviews, and maintaining current policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager who communicates clearly, collaborates with ease, is comfortable working with numbers and detailed spreadsheets, is able to adapt to changing HUD regulations, who is passionate about helping low-income communities thrive, is able to utilize resources from the County and State, and is able to complete reports, analysis and research for City Council and the Department. The ideal candidate is able to work collaboratively with internal and external team members, be a solution-oriented team member, and able to build and grow a team.
The Homelessness Response Management Analyst (HRMA) is a new position approved by the City Council that will support the implementation of the City’s Plan to Reduce Homelessness and Its Impacts and lead specific work items within the plan. The HRMA will help forge ongoing partnerships with local and regional nonprofit, government, faith-based, private sector, volunteer, and other groups that are working to provide innovative and effective solutions to homelessness. The HRMA will manage several programs and their related contract(s), evaluate and seek ways to improve or leverage the City’s programs, conduct research and policy analysis, prepare reports for the City Council and/or public, respond to and route inquiries, analyze data and review performance measures, identify potential funding sources, plan resource pop-up events, organize volunteers for the biennial point in time count, maintain access to the County’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) client database, and help develop focused solutions for chronically unhoused residents. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and effective project manager who has experience with coordinating or managing a comprehensive work plan and is comfortable working with a wide variety of stakeholders including people experiencing homelessness. The HRMA will work in the Community Development Department reporting to the Housing & Community Services Division Manager and will work closely with the City Manager’s Office, several public facing departments, and the City’s contracted mobile case management team.
To learn more about the Community Development Department, visit our website here.
Electric Department (Silicon Valley Power)
The Electric Department is seeking a Management Analyst for its Compliance Division. This position will support the administrative activities of the Compliance Management Team (RFP management, budget preparation, contracts processing, policy and procedure development and maintenance), lead administrative projects, and help drive SVP’s NERC, Environmental, and Safety Compliance programs.
Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working in cross-functional utility teams, utility operations or utility compliance, and will have a demonstrated aptitude for grasping, conveying, and applying technical information related to electric systems as well as interpreting regulations. Experience managing MS SharePoint is highly desirable.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Maintains awareness of changes to regulations by reviewing regulatory updates, attending compliance conferences (local and regional), meetings, and calls, and reports back potential impacts to the organization.
•Benchmarks compliance program against other utility best practices and recommends/implements improvements
•Develops and manages internal controls
•Ensures program documents, training materials and platforms, and internal SharePoint sites are maintained and organized
•Provides oversight, analysis and guidance to employees and/or business units
•Works with SVP divisions to address compliance with regulations, as operational issues or system projects arise
•Works with Manager(s) to develop compliance program structure and build SharePoint sites for specific areas of compliance
•Maintains awareness of risks of non-compliance and ensures they are addressed
•Manages compliance program contracts with CAISO, PG&E, or other entities; also assists with RFPs for compliance consultants
•Supports audits and internal compliance monitoring activities
The ideal candidate will have:
•Electric utility experience or demonstrated aptitude to learn about electric utility operations
•Intermediate + level SharePoint experience
•Technical writing skills
•Strong analytical ability
•Collaborative interpersonal skills
•Effective written and verbal communication
•Excellent organizational and time management skills
•Knowledge of cybersecurity risks
•Initiative and a “Can Do” attitude
•A desire to learn and a growth mindset
To learn more about the Electric Department (Silicon Valley Power), visit our website here.
Fire Department – 2 positions
The Fire Department is currently recruiting for two Management Analyst positions to support the Fire Administrative Division and the Community Risk Reduction Division (CRRD).
The Administrative Division provides essential administrative, fiscal, and human resources support while ensuring alignment with City-wide initiatives. The Management Analyst assigned to this division will analyze departmental procedures, policies, and data to develop recommendations that enhance performance, manage costs, and improve service delivery across the entire department.
The CRRD includes Fire Development Services, Fire Non-Development Services, the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), Fire Education, and Fire Investigation. Its mission is to protect life, property, and the environment through education, engineering, enforcement, economic incentives, empowerment, and emergency response. The Management Analyst supporting CRRD will perform similar analyses focused on optimizing its unique programs and services. Both positions will collaborate closely with division leadership, staff, and other City departments to assess programs, develop and manage budgets, uphold regulatory standards and internal policies, and prepare clear, data-driven reports and recommendations.
Ideal candidates for both positions will have strong analytical and communication skills, project management experience, and be proficient with data systems, with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to drive informed decision-making.
To learn more about the Fire Department, visit our website here.
Human Resources Department – 2 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.
Recruitment and Classification/Compensation
- 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
Health and Safety and Training
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety programs across city departments.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations
- Driving continuous improvement in workplace safety culture
- 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, 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
To learn more about the Human Resources Department, visit our website here.
Information Technology Department
The IT Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional who possesses the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously, think critically, and be a team player. Duties of the position include handling purchase orders, invoices, and RFPs, and ensures compliance through Unisys Contract Management. Strong analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, customer service–oriented mindset that supports continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement. This position will be expected to write reports to Council and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders requiring exceptional analytical skills and communication.
To learn more about the Information Technology Department, 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 Friday, October 10, 2025 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 $125,994.12 - $163,065.12. These positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
