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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
Proximo Taller Comunitario
Cómo conseguir empleo con el Condado de Santa Cruz
Jueves, 22 de Octubre, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sala Comunitaria
500 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95060
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Careers in Public Service - Virtual
November 17, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
Please register for this event using this link.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUATICS PROGRAM SPECIALIST 26-GK4-02 | Parks | $4,850 - 6,131 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 26-JD2-01 | District Attorney | $9,772 - 11,889 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| COOK (Extra Help) 26-FG5-01 |
Probation | $29.60 - 36.82 / Hour* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY GRADUATE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE5-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $9,067 - 12,149 / Month | n/a | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL TRANSFER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE5-AA |
Sheriff-Coroner | $9,069 - 12,149 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE3-JJ |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,628 - 12,149 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| GROUP SUPERVISOR I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-SV3-FF |
Probation | $6,424 - 8,129 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEAD LIFEGUARD (Extra Help) 26-GK3-GG |
Parks | $22.23 - 23.48 / Hour* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HOUSING PROGRAM MANAGER 26-HM8-01 | Planning | $11,800 - 15,818 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| LATENT PRINT EXAMINER (CRIMINALIST III) 26-BM3-01 |
Sheriff-Coroner | $10,525 - 13,320 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| LIFEGUARD (Extra Help) 26-GK1-GG |
Parks | $21.09 - 22.23 / Hour* | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-AD4-01 |
Animal Services | $5,455 - 6,772 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR BUYER 26-VC5-01 | General Services | $7,656 - 9,883 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RC6-JJ |
Sheriff-Coroner | $7,145 - 9,557 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S LIEUTENANT - Promotional Only 26-RG3-01 | Sheriff-Coroner | $13,097 - 17,548 / Month | n/a | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S SERGEANT - Promotional Only 26-RE7-01 | Sheriff-Coroner | $10,885 - 14,589 / Month | n/a | Friday, October 16, 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 NURSE II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-PG5-01 |
Health Services Agency | $10,244 - 11,986 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CLINIC PHYSICIAN-HSA 26-PT3-CC | Health Services Agency | $273,666 - $295,963 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-NW7-DD |
Health Services Agency | $5,446 - 6,892 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-NP5-AA |
Health Services Agency | $7,167 - 9,060 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-NP6-II |
Health Services Agency | $7,523 - 9,511 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-PJ3-FF |
Health Services Agency | $186,451 - $209,789 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-PH5-02 |
Health Services Agency | $11,336 - 13,255 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-PH8-BB |
Health Services Agency | $11,913 - 13,931 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-SK5-AA |
Health Services Agency | $8,197 - $10,376 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-SL6-HH |
Health Services Agency | $8,608 - $10,899 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROADS DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-3A |
Public Works | $10,176 – 12,877 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT6-2B | Public Works | Salary: $7,538 – 9,533 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| TRAFFIC & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-5A |
Public Works | $10,176 – 12,877 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT3-2B | Public Works | Salary: $6,772– 8,575 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| WATER/WASTEWATER DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-2A |
Public Works | $10,176 – 12,877 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |