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.

13 JOB(S) AT City of Los Altos

  • School Crossing Guard

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Assistant Engineer

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Engineering
  • Recreation Leader & Senior Recreation Leader

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • 2026 Summer Internship

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Internship
  • Construction Inspector

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 13, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Summer Camp Director

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Feb 28, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Summer Camp Counselor

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Feb 28, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Senior Accountant

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Feb 26, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Police Officer Trainee

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jan 14, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Associate Planner

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Nov 25, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Planning and Development
  • Police Officer - Lateral

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • May 03, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Dispatcher

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • May 03, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Officer - Academy Graduate

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • May 03, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety

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.