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  • UTILITIES MANAGEMENT ANALYST

    Palo Alto, California United States City of Palo Alto Full Time $104,166.40 - $156,249.60 Annually Nov 02, 2025
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    City of Palo Alto

    The Community The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News City Government Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey. Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff. Join an Award Winning Team  Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City. Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet." Contact Us Phone: 650-329-2376    Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov    Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map

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    Job Description

    Description

    Do you thrive in a no-two-days-the-same environment?

    Do you have solid experience in operations management including budget development & monitoring, project management, HR recruiting , critical thinking, analysis, and time management skill sets?

    Do you have relationship management abilities that allow you to span work units to drive special projects to completion?

    Would you like to work for an organization that offers every other Friday off?

    If so, you could be the new Utilities Management Analyst. Apply today!

    The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department is ramping up major projects in infrastructure which need management support in the areas of:
      ◦ Financial Oversight - budget development, financial forecasting, source and use statement, and expenditure monitoring
      ◦ Performance Analysis - collect & analyze data, define metrics, and create meaningful statistical reports
      ◦ Project and Program Management - monitoring timelines, ensuring compliance, and providing accurate status reports
      ◦ Business Process Development - for service delivery modifications and new fiber-to-premises internet services
    The Ideal Candidate will have experience in the above areas as well as:
      ◦ A minimum of 3 years of analytical and technical experience
      ◦ Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration or a related field
      ◦ Public sector experience to inform communication, procurement, hiring and compliance practices
      ◦ A critical thinking, problem-solving and curious mindset
      ◦ Enterprise-level financial management including Operating and Capital Budgets and Utility Rates
      ◦ Knowledge of oversight agencies related to utilities with experience in public mandate compliance reporting
      ◦ Statistical reporting experience along with comfort with public presentations to Council and boards
      ◦ Adept with software and technology including Excel, ERP, CIS and customer portals


    Why Palo Alto?
    The City of Palo Alto is a progressive, cutting-edge city that innovates in all areas of civic service and technology. The City of Palo Alto operates a full suite of municipal utility services, including electric, natural gas, wastewater collection, water and fiber optics. Founded on the principles of delivering quality public services at an affordable rate for community members, the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) takes pride in reliability, safety, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and infrastructure system improvements. Palo Alto is looking for a Utilities Management Analyst to bring that same level of commitment, innovation and service to the city's utilities. We are seeking a professional who has a similar passion for innovation and customer service. Utility experience is not required. Public sector experience is preferred.

    Benefits & Work Environment:
      ◦ Hybrid Work Location - Ability to work remotely and onsite following successful completion of the training period
      (current policy allows for 2 days/week remote and 3 days/week on-site)
      ◦ Schedule - Enjoy a hybrid, 9/80 work schedule (with every other Friday off).
      ◦ Benefits - Fantastic benefits package!
      ◦ Professional Development - Tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities
      ◦ Education Benefits - Potential enrollment for dependents in the Palo Alto Unified School District (pilot program, subject to change)
      ◦ Childcare Support - Up to $10,000 in childcare subsidies (pilot program, subject to change)
      ◦ Commuter Support - BayPass provides employees with access to unlimited travel on regional transit that accepts Clipper! This includes CalTrain, BART, VTA, Dumbarton Express, MUNI and more. Employee contributes $10/month.
      ◦ Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan - Competitive pension benefits
    Comprehensive Benefits List

    Recruitment Timeline:
    Minimum Qualifications Review: Ongoing
    First Review of Applications: November 10 - posting may close at any time after this date
    Interviews: First round interviews are expected to be in-person in early December.
    Second round interviews will be in-person and expected to take place in mid-December.
    Desired Start Date: mid-January
    Applicants must complete the online work history form as well as attach a cover letter and resume. A position-specific cover letter will indicate a candidate's sincere interest in the position and can highlight areas of work experience that may not be readily apparent.

    Essential Duties

    Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
      ◦ May supervise clerical or support staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
      ◦ Provides professional - level staff assistance and preliminary analysis of routine policies involving organization, procedures, finance and/or services.
      ◦ Manages special division level studies and projects, which includes: setting up contracts; establishing and monitoring timelines; preparing requests for proposals; selecting consultants; ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, specifications, and/or requirements; monitoring project budgets; tracking projects; preparing related reports; and, performing other related duties. May serve as a project lead and provides direction to lower level staff on assignments.
      ◦ Serves as a technical resource for City information in assigned area of responsibility.
      ◦ Prepares a wide variety of analytical reports on operations and activities in assigned area of responsibility.
      ◦ Reviews City Council Agenda items; ensures background information and supporting materials are available; assists departments in maintaining agenda standards.
      ◦ Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analysis; prepares related reports.
      ◦ Participates in preparing requests for proposals for outside contractors.
      ◦ Assists with budget preparation and administration; assists departments in preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations.
      ◦ Performs related duties of a similar nature or level.
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    Minimum Qualifications

    Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

    Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of professional experience in public or business administration, public affairs, or a related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

    Supplemental Information

    The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

    See our Benefits at a Glance Bookletfor more details.
    Learn more about our Compensation Plan HERE.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2025 5:59 PM Pacific
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