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Welcome to the Online Employment Center for the County of Santa Cruz
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
Careers in Public Service
September 24, 2026 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Community Room (Basement)
701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
For more information, view the full flyer here.
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
Para más información, mirar el folleto/volante completo presione aqui.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 26-JD2-01 | District Attorney | $9,396 - 11,431 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | 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 ACADEMY GRADUATE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE5-1A |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,637 - 11,570 / Month | n/a | Continuous | Status |
| REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-AD4-01 |
Animal Services | $5,271 - 6,543 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| GROUP SUPERVISOR I (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-SV3-EE |
Probation | $6,207 - 7,854 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RC6-II |
Sheriff-Coroner | $7,144 - 9,557 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-RE3-II |
Sheriff-Coroner | $8,218 - 11,570 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ACCOUNTANT III 26-UB6-01 | County-wide | $7,575 – 9,578 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| AQUATICS SUPERVISOR 26-GK7-01 | Parks | $6,479 - 8,199 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER (Promotional Only) 26-US7-01 |
General Services | $122,949 - 164,341 Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PARK PLANNER IV (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-GW8-01 |
Parks | $9,374 - 11,859 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PARK PLANNER II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-GW4-01 |
Parks | $7,332 - 9,280 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PARK PLANNER III (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-GW6-01 |
Parks | $8,081 - 10,230 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Promotional Only) 26-MH7-01 |
General Services | $7,899 - 9,987 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – FCS/APS (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-SM8-01 |
Human Services Department | $7,779 – 9,843 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
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, September 25, 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, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-PJ3-EE |
Health Services Agency | $186,451 - $209,789 / Annually | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-NW7-CC |
Health Services Agency | $5,446 - 6,892 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 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, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply) 26-SL6-GG |
Health Services Agency | $8,608 - $10,899 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT SPECIALIST II (Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply) 26-NP6-HH |
Health Services Agency | $7,523 - 9,511 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER 26-NL6-01 | Health Services Agency | $10,124 - 13,513 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT3-2B | Public Works | Salary: $6,543 – 8,285 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| SENIOR TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 26-MT6-2B | Public Works | Salary: $7,283 – 9,211 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Continuous | Status |
| WATER/WASTEWATER DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-2A |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ROADS DESIGN ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-3A |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| TRAFFIC & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (*The official title of the position is Civil Engineer) 26-EE1-5A |
Public Works | $9,831 – 12,442 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT 26-MV5-03 | Public Works | Salary: $8,653 – 11,554 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DISPOSAL SITE 26-MW7-01 | Public Works | $6,756-8,526 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |
| PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER IV 26-MU9-01 | Public Works | $7,032 – 8,880 / Month | Supplemental Questionnaire | Friday, September 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Status |