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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
Upcoming Community Workshops
How to Get a Job with the County of Santa Cruz
August 27, 2026 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Greg Caput Community Room
500 Westridge Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076
For more information, view the full flyer here.
County of Santa Cruz employees make a difference
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The County of Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected category under federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation in the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us at
(831) 454-2600.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 26-VE4-01 | Human Resources | $82,971 - $111,114 Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, August 10, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 26-JD2-01 | District Attorney | $9,396 - 11,431 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| CLERICAL SUPERVISOR I (PROMOTIONAL ONLY) 26-BD3-01 |
County-wide | $5,909 - $7,483 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, August 3, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY GRADUATE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE5-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,637 - 11,570 / Month | n/a | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE5-AA |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,637 - 11,570 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE3-HH |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,218 - 11,570 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| GROUP SUPERVISOR I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-SV3-DD |
Probation | $6,207 - 7,854 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| RECORDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR 26-BU8-01 | Recorder | $5,908 - 7,482 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 7, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-AD4-01 |
Animal Services | $5,271 - 6,543 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RC6-HH |
Sheriff-Coroner | $7,144 - 9,557 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
Human Services Department (Social Services)
No current job listings for Human Services Department.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINIC PHYSICIAN-HSA 26-PT3-BB | Health Services Agency | $273,666 - $295,963 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-NW7-BB |
Health Services Agency | $5,262 - 6,659 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-NP6-GG |
Health Services Agency | $7,268 - 9,188 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-PJ3-EE |
Health Services Agency | $180,149 - $202,696 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-PJ5-BB |
Health Services Agency | $198,245 - 222,934 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-PH8-AA |
Health Services Agency | $11,511 - 13,459 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-SK5-02 |
Health Services Agency | $7,919 - $10,025 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-SL6-FF |
Health Services Agency | $8,316 - $10,530 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 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 I 26-EC2-01 | Public Works | $5,822– 7,365/ Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 7, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES MANAGER (*The official title of this position is Sr. Civil Engineer) 26-EE3-03 |
Public Works | $11,017 - 14,731/ Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ROADS DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-03 |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 26-EE3-04 | Public Works | $11,017 - 14,731/ Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 14, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT6-2B | Public Works | Salary: $7,283 – 9,211 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| Traffic & Development Engineer (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-05 |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT3-2B | Public Works | Salary: $6,543 – 8,285 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| WATER/WASTEWATER DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-02 |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |