City of San José

From streets and storm drains to utilities, and emergency response — public works does more than most people realize. This week, we’re celebrating the hardworking crews who keep our community safe, clean, and vibrant every single day. Happy National Public Works Week! 🚧💙 #NPWW #PublicWorks #PoweredByCommunity

The City of San José is hiring, and we’d love to have you join our team! If you or someone you know is eager to make an impact on nearly one million residents in the 12th largest city in the nation, these opportunities are for you. Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II – Public Works Department: http://tiny.cc/ema_pwd🔧   Assistant Director - Housing Department: http://tiny.cc/ad_hd 🏘️ Enterprise Public Cloud Computing and Storage Manager (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) – Information Technology Department: http://tiny.cc/epccs_itd ☁️💻 Planning Technician - Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department (closes 05/26/2026): http://tiny.cc/pt_pbce 🗺️📍 #WeAreSanJose #SanJoseCareers #Hiring #PublicService  

City of San José’s “In the Loop” Monthly Spotlight Series presents: Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE) Department – Meet the Building Permit Team. 🏙️ Building Permit Specialists play an important role in helping residents navigate the permitting process by providing guidance, answering questions, and supporting applications for home improvement and construction projects throughout San José. 📝 Through initiatives like Pop-Up Permits, Building Permit Specialists meet residents where they are — bringing permit services directly into the community to increase accessibility and help simplify the application process. 🤝 Whether assisting with permit applications, explaining requirements, or connecting residents with additional resources, their work helps make City services more approachable while supporting safe and compliant development across San José. 🏡 By combining technical knowledge with customer service and community engagement, Building Permit Specialists help residents move projects forward and contribute to building a stronger, safer San José. 🌟 #WeAreSanJose #InTheLoop #BuildingPermits #CommunityEngagement

City of San José employees came together for the “Rooted in Wellness” Employee Health & Wellness Fair — a day focused on well-being, connection, and self-care. 🌿💙 Employees had the opportunity to explore wellness resources, connect with benefit providers, and participate in activities centered around emotional wellness, healthy living, and work-life balance. 🧘✨ The event featured wellness activities and giveaways, including chair massages, stretching sessions, food samples, raffle prizes, and food trucks on the Plaza. Employees also had the chance to meet adoptable pets through Animal Care Services and support the donation drive benefiting animals in need. 🎟️🐾 Throughout the week, additional wellness activities helped encourage employees to step away, recharge, and connect with colleagues, including Tai Chi and Salsa Cardio sessions at City Hall Plaza. 👟💃 Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this event a meaningful opportunity for employees to recharge, connect, and prioritize wellness. 💫 #WeAreSanJose #EmployeeWellness #WorkplaceWellness #Community

SVCTE Field Trip to Mabury Service Yard | Tuesday, May 12 🚧 Students from Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) visited the City of San José’s Mabury Service Yard for a behind-the-scenes look at what working in the maintenance and public works field looks like. Throughout the visit, students explored real-world operations, connected with City staff, and learned how essential services help keep San José running every day. ⚡ Students toured the City’s electrical shop and learned how crews maintain traffic signal systems and streetlights across San José. They also received hands-on safety instruction, including learning how to properly wear hearing protection before participating in live equipment demonstrations. 🦺 One of the highlights of the trip was the City’s brand-new electric video van, which uses a remote-controlled camera to inspect the underground sewer system. Students were especially excited to see how operators maneuver the camera with a gaming-style controller while detecting issues deep below the street surface, enabling repair crews to be more efficient. 🚛 Throughout the field trip, students also heard directly from Department of Transportation (DOT) staff about their career journeys, day-to-day responsibilities, and pathways into public service careers. The City of San José is proud to support career-based learning opportunities and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals. 🌟 #SVCTE #CareerTechnicalEducation #DOT #CareerPathways  

The City of San José is hiring, and we’d love to have you join our team! If you or someone you know is eager to make an impact on nearly one million residents in the 12th largest city in the nation, these opportunities are for you.     Environmental Laboratory Supervisor – Environmental Services Department: http://tiny.cc/els_esd 📊     Senior MuleSoft Developer (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) - Information Technology Department: http://tiny.cc/smd_itd 💻    Senior Engineer - Transportation Department (closes 05/20/2026): http://tiny.cc/se_dot 🏘️    Senior Executive Analyst - OEDCA (Finance Manager - Workforce and Talent Development) (closes 05/22/2026): http://tiny.cc/fm_oedca 🔐    #WeAreSanJose #SanJoseCareers #Hiring #PublicService   

Did You Know? 💡 The San José Animal Care & Services Center offers rewarding career opportunities for veterinary professionals who are passionate about animal health, welfare, and public service. 🐾 Animal Shelter Veterinarians play a critical role in caring for sick and injured animals, supporting shelter medicine programs, performing medical procedures, and helping improve outcomes for thousands of animals in the community each year.  Beyond medical care, these roles also provide opportunities to collaborate with animal care staff, volunteers, rescue organizations, and community members to help create a safer and healthier environment for pets and people alike.  Whether you’re an experienced veterinary professional or looking to make a meaningful impact through public service, joining the City’s Animal Care & Services team is a chance to build a fulfilling career while helping animals in need every day.  Do you love animals and want to contribute to their well-being here in San José? We’re hiring! 🐶 Learn more about career opportunities with Animal Care & Services: http://tiny.cc/acs_vet 👈 #WeAreSanJose #AnimalCare #VeterinaryMedicine #PublicServiceCareers 

Big mission. Big collaboration. Big impact. Step into a high-level leadership role to help drive operations, partnerships, and strategic initiatives that support citywide housing and homelessness response efforts. -Lead high-impact operations and initiatives  -Support executive leadership and priorities  -Build strong cross-sector partnerships  -Manage fast-paced projects and communications  -Bring organized, detail-driven leadership to mission-focused work The Assistant Director of the Housing Department will collaborate with at least five direct reports to help a team of 128 staff uphold and implement policies and procedures. With an annual budget of $251 million, the Assistant Director will play an instrumental role to support all teams to fulfill critical initiatives impacting a variety of stakeholders in the City and beyond.      To learn more, visit: https://qr1.be/0ATP4Y     Application window closes on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM – Apply Today! 🗓️    #Housing #Administration #WeAreSanJose #CityCareers

City of San José’s “In the Loop” Monthly Spotlight Series presents: 🏙️ Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE) Department – Meet Manny Duarte 👷♂️ From responding to community concerns to working with residents on solutions, code enforcement inspectors like Manny are out in the field every day helping keep San José’s neighborhoods safe, healthy, and thriving. 🚧 Whether addressing property maintenance concerns or connecting residents with resources and information, Manny’s work plays an important role in supporting neighborhood quality of life and community well-being. Every case is different, requiring strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to help achieve positive outcomes for residents and neighborhoods across the city. 📋 Through direct engagement with community members, property owners, and City staff, Manny helps educate residents on City codes and works toward practical solutions that support safer and more welcoming communities. His work reflects PBCE’s commitment to public service, accountability, and community-centered engagement. 🤝 Follow along for a behind-the-scenes look at the important work happening every day through PBCE’s Code Enforcement team and the people dedicated to serving the San José community. 🌟 #InTheLoop #PBCE #CodeEnforcement #CommunityEngagement 

Join the front line of safety as a Building Inspector Combination/Certified professional - where every detail matters, and every decision shapes stronger communities. Apply today and help build with purpose! What you’ll do: 🏗️ Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing and City facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards and contract agreements.   🤝 Meet with architects, engineers, City officials and building contractors to discuss construction projects. 🔎 Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the field by gathering factual data. 📑 Prepare written reports and enforcement orders, which includes noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.    ✅ Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes.    Impact: Play a key role in ensuring our City facilities and buildings are safe, one inspection at a time. This position is open until filled. To apply today, please visit: https://bit.ly/CSJBIC #BuildingInspector #CityofSanJose #PublicWorks #PublicService