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

  • Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Apr 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
    • Public Health
  • Planning Manager

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Apr 09, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Planning and Development
  • Police Officer - Academy Graduate

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 25, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Officer - Lateral

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 23, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • School Crossing Guard

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Recreation Leader & Senior Recreation Leader

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Mar 15, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • 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
  • Police Officer Trainee

    • Los Altos, California
    • LOS ALTOS, CA
    • Jan 14, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Police Dispatcher

    • 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.