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City of San José

City of San José

Government Administration

San José, CA 42,023 followers

As the Capital of Silicon Valley, the spirit of innovation powers everything we do for our communities.

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From its founding in 1777 as California's first city, San José has been a leader driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San José stands as the largest city in Northern California and the Capital of Silicon Valley—the world's leading center of technology innovation. San José is the 13th largest in the U.S., and is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, work, live, play and learn. San José is located in Santa Clara County at the southern edge of the San Francisco Bay, about 50 miles south of San Francisco, 390 miles north of Los Angeles. The local weather is hard to beat with moderate year-round temperatures. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year and an average annual temperature of 70 degrees. The City of San José operates under the council-manager form of government, a system that combines the policy leadership of elected officials in the form of a city council, with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager.

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http://www.sanjoseca.gov/
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Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San José, CA
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1777
Specialties
Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Environmental Services, Finance, Green Building, Housing, Information Technology, Planning, Public Safety, Public Works, Recycling, Transportation, Zero Waste, Aviation, Parks & Recreation, Library, and Animal Care

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    City of San José

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    Happening TOMORROW! 📢 City of San José Career Expo 2026 Friday, October 2, 2026 📅  Doors open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Mexican Heritage Plaza | 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San José, CA 95116    From the Airport to the Zoo, the City has an opportunity for YOU! 🛫🐲   ·      Explore career pathways and job opportunities available.  🔍 ·      Meet with hiring teams and industry experts from over 20 departments. 🤝 ·      Attend one of multiple “How to Apply for City Jobs” and “Resume Review” workshops scheduled throughout the day (multiple presentations between 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.) 🧑💻 ·      Free admission and free parking! Accessible by public transportation. 🚌   For more information, visit our page: qr1.be/7MMDQD To register, visit:  qr1.be/2T5V0Z   #CareerFair #CityofSanJose #WeAreSanJose #JobOpportunities #PublicService

    • Multiple images in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese Simplified, and Chinese Traditional. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
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    City of San José

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    Our City Manager, Jennifer Maguire is celebrating 35 years of service to the City of San José. 🎉   Jennifer has played an instrumental role in making San José stronger and more vibrant as the 13th largest city in the nation. She works closely with the Mayor, City Council, Senior Staff, and oversees our incredible workforce.   Please join us in recognizing Jennifer’s huge milestone! ✨ 

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    City of San José

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    Happy World Tourism Day! 🌎 Every traveler who lands at San José Mineta International Airport, visits the zoo, or explores our parks is welcomed by City of San José employees. Don’t just visit; join the team behind the experiences that make San José the Capital of Silicon Valley. Your next career could start here. ✈️   Join us at the City of San José Career Expo:  Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 📅  Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San José, CA 95116 Meet hiring teams from over 20 departments, get your resume reviewed, and learn how to apply for City jobs. Admission and parking are free, and the venue is accessible by public transit. 🤝 Learn more about the expo: qr1.be/7MMDQD    Register for free: qr1.be/2T5V0Z    #WorldTourismDay #WeAreSanJose #SanJoseCareers #CareerExpo #PublicServiceJobs 

    • City of San José graphic on a blue sky background with the City of San José, Capital of Silicon Valley logo. Headline: Happy World Tourism Day! Every visitor to San José is welcomed by City employees. Three photos follow. The first, labeled SJC Airport. The second, labeled Zoo, shows two bronze animal statues in front of the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo entrance. The third, labeled Our Parks, shows people relaxing on a sunny lawn with downtown buildings behind them. Text reads: Want to help make San José a place people love to visit? Your next career could start here. You're invited: City of San José Career Expo. Friday, October 2, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José, CA 95116. Register at qr1.be/2T5V0Z. 20+ departments attending, resume reviews, free admission and parking, transit accessible.
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    City of San José

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    Happy National HR Professionals Day to our Human Resources teams across the City! 🎉 San José runs on 22+ departments working as one team, and HR supports every one of them. Central HR works hand in hand with HR Liaisons across the City to keep our workforce strong. 🤝   Across five divisions, Central HR helps our workforce thrive:   • Recruitment and Workforce Development finds and grows talent  • Benefits and Wellness cares for our employees   • Employment connects people to City careers  • Health and Safety keeps every worksite safe   • Strategic Support powers HR behind the scenes     Thank you to every HR professional who makes public service possible. 💙 Ready to build a career in public service? Explore open positions in HR and beyond with the City of San José: https://qr1.be/XBTH    #HRProfessionalsDay #WeAreSanJose #PublicService #CityCareers 

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    City of San José

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    San José Clean Energy is hiring a Senior Public Information Representative to join our Marketing and Communications team. 📷 We’re looking for an experienced communicator who is passionate about public information, marketing, media relations, and creating clear and engaging content. In this role, you will: • Develop communications and marketing plans  • Support media relations and public outreach  • Create content for social media, web, and other channels  • Work with internal teams and external partners  • Present to stakeholders  • Support customer and regulatory communications  • Supervise and coach communications staff Join us in supporting environmental justice and a healthier, more sustainable future for San José. Apply today! http://tiny.cc/srpi-ed 🏙️ Application closes Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:59 P.M. ⏰ Questions? Contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov 📨 #SanJose #CommunicationsJobs #PublicRelations #CleanEnergy #EnergyJobs 

    • City employee smiling at an Energy Department outreach table. Text reads: "Bring your expertise to keep our city informed. Senior Public Information Representative, Energy Department. A City Transformed By You. Apply by Sept. 29, 2026. tiny.cc/srpi-ed." City of San José logo.
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    City of San José

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    City Manager Jennifer Maguire has selected Amber Hewitt as the new Director of the City Manager’s Office of Racial and Social Equity (ORSE). Amber will assume the position on October 25, 2026. The City Manager’s Director of ORSE is a key advisor to the City Manager. ORSE’s mission is to support the City in embedding a racial equity practice and embodying a culture that sustains it. As Director, Hewitt will provide strategic support, training, tools and capacity building that advance racial and social equity in decision-making that strongly considers the intersections of race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion and other forms of marginalization for historically underserved communities.  To read the press release, visit: tiny.cc/ORSEDirector

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    City of San José

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    Attention all job seekers! Save the date 📢 City of San José Career Expo is coming to town! Friday, October 2, 2026 📅 Doors open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. @Mexican Heritage Plaza | 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San José, CA 95116 From the Airport to the Zoo, the City has an opportunity for YOU! 🛫🐲 • Explore career pathways and job opportunities available. 🔍 • Meet with hiring teams and industry experts from over 20 departments. 🤝 • Attend one of multiple “How to Apply for City Jobs” and “Resume Review” workshops scheduled throughout the day (multiple presentations between 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.) 🧑💻 • Free admission and free parking! Accessible by public transportation. 🚌 For more information, visit our page: qr1.be/7MMDQD To register, visit: qr1.be/2T5V0Z #CareerFair #CityofSanJose #WeAreSanJose #JobOpportunities #PublicService

    • Image in English. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
    • Image in Spanish. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
    • Image in Vietnamese. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
    • Image in Chinese Simplified. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
    • Image in Chinese Traditional. Below three images is the event title, “Career Expo 2026”, and below that in smaller font reads, “Meet the City of San José at the annual career expo event for career exploration, networking opportunities, application workshops, and more!”. Below this text on the left is a yellow outlined box sharing details of the event as Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, Ca 95116. To the left of this is a QR code inviting people to register in advance with a short link below (qr1.be/2T5V0Z). The bottom left of the image has a web link (qr1.be/7MMDQD) that takes people to a general information website with more information. The host email, LearningAndDevelopment@sanjoseca.gov, is included at the bottom right for any inquiries.
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    City of San José

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    We’re hiring a Supervising Environmental Services Specialist to lead innovative, data-driven initiatives that shape the future of solid waste management.    In this role, you will: • Lead strategies to reduce recycling contamination and drive behavior change  • Manage complex, long-term projects and strategic contracts  • Support grants, zero-waste innovation, and climate action initiatives  • Lead and develop a team of environmental professionals  • Collaborate across programs and with community stakeholders    If you’re a strategic, collaborative problem-solver who’s passionate about sustainability, innovation, and environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.    Help build a cleaner, more sustainable future. Apply today! http://tiny.cc/ESDSup 🌎 Application closes Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:59 P.M. ⏰ Questions? Contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov 📨 

    • A recruitment graphic that reads “Lead the future of waste management” in the top left cover over an image of a water purification tank. Seven staff wearing yellow safety vests are standing in front of the tank and text below them reads “Now Hiring”. The text box below that reads “Supervising Environmental Services Specialist” with a salary range of $129,926.16-$158,383.68 per year plus benefits. The application deadline is listed below the salary as October 6, 2026. To the right of the text box it says “Learn more at tiny.cc/ESDSup, A City Transformed By You” with the City of San Jose logo beneath.
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    City of San José

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    City of San José's "In the Loop" Monthly Spotlight Series presents: Information Technology Department, spotlighting Devika Tandan and the Project Management Office. 💡   The Project Management Office brings structure and consistency to how the City manages technology projects and products across departments, from resident-facing tools like San José 311 to the internal systems that help departments serve the public better.    Devika's team works hand in hand with internal IT staff, other City departments, and outside vendors, making sure every project is properly planned, staffed, and tracked so it delivers real value. Seeing that collaboration turn into a completed project that benefits residents is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. 🌟   Want to make an impact? Explore career opportunities with the City of San José's Information Technology Department: http://tiny.cc/csj-ITD 💻    #WeAreSanJose #InTheLoop #ProjectManagement #InformationTechnology 

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    City of San José

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    Our HR team rolled up to Viva CalleSJ with a booth full of job opportunities, because who says career hunting can't happen on a car-free street?   They weren't alone! Departments from across the City of San José joined in too, connecting with neighbors and sharing resources all along the open streets. 🌳 And save the date, because we're not done yet. Viva Callecita is rolling into town November 8, 2026, thanks to funding from Council District 3. Same spirit, same fun, just a shorter route to walk, bike, roll, play, and connect with your community. More details coming soon. 🎉 Ready to make an impact where you live? Explore open roles: https://qr1.be/XBTH #VivaCalleSJ #SanJose #CityJobs #PublicService #WeAreSanJose 

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