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Mission Statement
In collaboration with our customers, we will recruit, develop, support, and retain an ethical, professional and diverse workforce dedicated to serving the community
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County of Santa Cruz Career Fair
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Civic Plaza Community Room
275 Main Street (4th Floor)
Watsonville, CA 95076
Click here to view the event flyer
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RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS:
- DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER
- DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE
- SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER
- CLINIC PHYSICIAN
- PSYCHIATRIST
CLICK ON THE JOB TITLE BELOW TO LEARN MORE!
Application Template, Transfer, Reemployment, Provisional, Reinstatement, and Other Special Appointments
| Job Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Application-On-File Keep updated for copying |
You can update your Application-On-File at any time to keep it up-to-date. You can use it to copy into any new application. |
| Transfer, Reemployment, Provisional, Reinstatement, and Other Special Appointments | The special category job requirements vary depending on the recruitment class. |
Employment Opportunities
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR I 25-TG3-01 | Agricultural Commissioner | $5,590 - 7,067 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
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| AGRICULTURAL, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR II 25-TG5-01 | Agricultural Commissioner | $6,138 - 7,763 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
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| AGRICULTURAL, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR III 25-TG7-01 | Agricultural Commissioner | $6,763 - 8,554 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 25-JD2-01 | District Attorney | $8,781 - 10,684 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| ATTORNEY III - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 25-JD6-01 | District Attorney | $13,411 - 16,295 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-DJ9-01 |
Public Defender | $9,809 - 13,322 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CHILD SUPPORT MANAGER 25-US6-01 | Child Support Services | $9,195 - 12,274 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GENERAL SERVICES (Promotional Only) 25-TS7-01 |
General Services | $156,125 - 209,310 Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 24-DH7-01 | District Attorney | $6,987 - 9,320 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY GRADUATE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE5-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,386 - 11,234 / Month | n/a | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE5-AA |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,386 - 11,234 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RE3-DD |
Sheriff-Coroner | $7,978 - 11,234 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| GROUP SUPERVISOR I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-SV3-DD |
Probation | $5,968 - 7,552 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEAD LIFEGUARD (Extra Help) 25-GK3-CC |
Parks | $20.80 - 21.95 / Hourly* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| LEAD HVAC TECHNICIAN (SENIOR BUILDING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC) 25-MH6-01 |
General Services | $8,370 - 9,412 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| LIFEGUARD+ (Extra Help) 25-GK1-CC |
Parks | $19.73 – 20.80 / Hour* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL WORKER I - IV (Extra Help) 25-GMX-01 |
Parks | $19.05 - 22.28 /Hour * Includes $2.00 / Hour Extra Help Differential | n/a | Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:30 PM |
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| PRINCIPAL PLANNER 25-GC6-01 | Planning | $9,705 - 12,972 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 PM |
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| PROJECT MANAGER (Promotional Only) 25-WA6-01 |
County-wide | $8,344 - 11,159 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, April 21, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR I - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Only 25-DJ6-01 | Public Defender | $7,595 - 9,708 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR II -Bilingual (English/Spanish) Only 25-DJ7-01 | Public Defender | $8,654 - 11,055 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATOR III-Bilingual (English/Spanish) Only 25-DJ8-01 | Public Defender | $9,516 - $12,161 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-RC6-DD |
Sheriff-Coroner | $6,805 - 9,102 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
Human Services Department (Social Services)
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD WELFARE CASE REVIEWER (PROTECTIVE SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST) 25-SM5-DD |
Human Services Department | $7,557 - 9,564 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – FCS/APS (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SM8-DD |
Human Services Department | $7,479 - 9,466 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR II 25-RH3-BB | Human Services Department | $8,294 - 9,325 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
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Health Services Agency
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2600 • Fax (831) 454-2240
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISING CLIENT SPECIALIST (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SK8-CC |
Health Services Agency | $8,552 - 10,814 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CLINIC PHYSICIAN-HSA (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-PT3-AA |
Health Services Agency | $265,699 - 287,352 / Annually - Plus $30,000 recruitment incentive | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-SY3-01 |
Health Services Agency | $9,349 - $11,826 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CONSUMER PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I 25-TK4-01 | Health Services Agency | $8,537 - $11,403 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 16, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CONSUMER PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II 25-TK5-01 | Health Services Agency | $9,141 - $12,220 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 16, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-NW7-DD |
Health Services Agency | $ 5,060 - 6,403 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-NP6-DD |
Health Services Agency | 6,989 - 8,835 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PSYCHIATRIST (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-PR5-AA |
Health Services Agency | $301,288 – 325,832 / Annually - Plus $30,000 recruitment incentive | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 25-PH5-BB |
Health Services Agency | $10,532 - $12,313 / Month | n/a | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SK5-CC |
Health Services Agency | $7,614 - $9,641 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 25-SL6-BB |
Health Services Agency | $7,996 - $10,124 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
Community Development and Infrastructure - Public Works
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 454-2160 • Fax (831) 454-2700
| Job Title | Agency | Salary | Additional Requirements | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 25-EC5-01 | Public Works | $6,718– 8,502 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 16, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN I* (*The official title of this position is SOLID WASTE INSPECTOR I) 25-TN1-01 |
Public Works | $32.83 – 41.03 / Hourly* *Includes $2.00 / Hour Extra Help Differential | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 16, 2025 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SANITATION MAINTENANCE WORKER III 25-MR5-01 | Public Works | Salary: $5,963 – 7,528 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, May 9, 2025 11:59 PM |
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