Job Details

The County of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department is recruiting for two exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact on County employees and the community we serve.

Salary:  $5,995 – 7,590 Monthly

We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

Employment Services Division (ESD) - Full-Time, Bilingual (English/Spanish): Join a collaborative, fast-paced team that supports recruitment and examination activities for multiple County departments. In this role, you will help connect talented individuals with public service careers, administer bilingual examinations, and guide applicants and department representatives through the recruitment process. This position offers opportunities to apply your bilingual skills, deliver exceptional customer service, and contribute to fair and effective hiring practices throughout the County.

Training Unit - Part-Time, 20 Hours per Week: Help strengthen the skills and success of the County workforce by supporting employee learning and professional development. This position coordinates Countywide training classes, administers the tuition reimbursement program, supports the County`s Supervisory Academy, and plays a key role in managing the Santa Cruz County Learns Learning Management System. If you enjoy organization, coordination, technology, and helping others grow professionally, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee development across the organization.

Both positions offer the opportunity to explore issues, conduct research, develop thoughtful recommendations that support effective decision-making and meaningful improvements while collaborating with colleagues across County departments, developing valuable professional skills, and contributing to the programs and services that support our local community. Whether your interests lie in recruitment and customer service or training and employee development, you can play an important role in building a skilled, engaged, and effective County workforce. The eligible list established through this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancies, as well as future vacancies, throughout the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Human Resources Clerk in Santa Cruz County; 

OR 

Two years of responsible journey level clerical experience which included the interpretation and application of human resources rules or regulations; 

OR 

Two years of college coursework and some clerical experience which provides the knowledge and abilities listed below. 

To view a list of the required knowledge and abilities go to the job specification at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SCRUZ/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=VE2

KEY QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS

What you will bring to our team: 

• Critical thinker with strong research and problem-solving skills 
• Strategic and detail-oriented professional 
• Strong communication and customer service skills 
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with co-workers and across County departments 
• Technologically savvy, adaptable, and comfortable learning new systems and processes 
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities to improve processes and services 
• Committed to high-quality public service 
• Enthusiastic about supporting recruitment, employee development, and building a skilled, engaged, and effective County workforce 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency for the Employment Services Division position

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santacruzcountyca.gov

Last day to apply: Monday, November 9, 2026

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