County of Santa Clara

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County has a rich history that spans from its agricultural roots to its current position as a global hub of innovation and technology.

With a multitude of natural amenities, 300 days of sunshine a year, strong economic vitality, and one of the highest standards of living in the country, the region attracts people from all over the world and has long been considered one of the best places to live and work in the United States.

The County of Santa Clara is also one of the largest employers within Santa Clara County, with over 24,000 employees.

Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$77,707 - $93,897 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under close supervision, to assist veterans, their dependents, and/or their surviving spouses with obtaining the benefits provided by Federal, State, and local sources. NOTE:  Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online written examination tentatively scheduled for October 9, 2026 to October 14, 2026. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for taking the online examination.  Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Interviews and advises Veterans, their dependents, and/or their surviving spouses of their rights and the benefits available through Federal, State, or County...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$77,705 - $93,804 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, to assist physicians by carrying out orders for application, modification, and removal of splints, casts, and traction and by assisting with insertion and removal of pins, reduction of bone fractures, and external fixations. Final Filing Date:  The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.   Because we serve patients throughout...
Sep 19, 2026
Per diem
$174,726 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision and using clinical expertise, evaluates the speech and language needs of inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting. Develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals designed to meet patient needs and acts as a clinical resource specialist to other therapists. This list will be used for temporary opportunities.  If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to indicate that on the appropriate questions. The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$151,443 - $183,300 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, coordinates and directs the day-to-day operations of a designated service area(s), evaluates the occupational therapy needs and develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals to meet these needs for patients in a hospital inpatient and outpatient hospital setting. OR When assigned to the California Children's Services (CCS) Program, under direction, plans, coordinates, and implements staff training and therapy student education; provides clinical consultation to therapy staff; evaluates occupational therapy needs, and develops, implements and documents treatment plans and goals to meet those need for patients. The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$63,937 - $77,166 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or a licensed Physician/Podiatrist, performs specialized and complex and routine medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. NOTE: Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026. Typical Tasks Prepares patients for examination by having them properly draped, obtaining vital signs, verifying referral information, and taking detailed history when indicated;   Maintains examination rooms and nurses station including ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packaging instruments, and changing solutions; keeps Emergency Tray updated and supplies stocked in proper locations;   Instructs patients in simple procedures/tests, hygiene,...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$102,827 - $124,998 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under direction, to develop, coordinate, and oversee the daily delivery of specialized programs and program staff, activities, and services for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.  Candidates with mastery in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cantonese are encouraged to apply.   The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.  Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$66,864 - $80,766 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under supervision, to perform specialized clerical duties in an institutional kitchen; to monitor tray line assembly in a hospital or correctional facility kitchen, to assist patients in selecting menu items; and to assist Registered Dietitians in collecting nutrition assessment data for patient education. The established list may be used for full-time/part-time/extra help/pm shifts/weekends vacancies as they occur. Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs. The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$183,606 - $246,085 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.  Distinguishing Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient...
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
$128,740 - $156,528 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under direction, to be responsible for maintenance of a high quality food service program at a major institution; to direct and supervise the purchasing, preparation and serving of food to patients, inmates, staff, and visitors; to direct and supervise the sanitation and ware washing elements of the food service program. Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs. The Power of WE :  Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$121,233 - $146,811 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general direction, to supervise assign, review and participate in the work of subordinate case-carrying social services staff; to review staff recommendations for social work services; to consult on difficult case problems and administrative processes. The current vacancy is within the Department of Family and Children's Services;  however, this list will be used to fill other department vacancies as they occur. Typical Tasks Supervises, trains, coaches, mentors, evaluates and disciplinessubordinate staff;   Trains, guides and assists subordinate staff to develop and improve casework skills;   Selects and assigns cases on the basis of socio-economic, mental, emotional and/or environmental problems involved as required;   Gives case consultation to staff;   Analyzes methods and techniques used and recommends course...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$166,396 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general direction, to lead and coordinate the daily activities of skilled Plumbers and assistants; to perform journey level plumbing work, including installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of water, sewer and other plumbing systems and related equipment and fixtures.   Typical Tasks Receives work orders and assigns work to journey level plumbers and assistants;   Inspects the work of plumbers and assistants involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems for quality control;   Assists in the performance evaluation of plumbers and assistants;   Confers with and advises plumbers and assistants on technical problems;   Assists in determining work methods and materials to be used;   Supervises the care and maintenance of tools and equipment;   Ensures that code requirements, safety...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$118,612 - $143,535 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under limited direction, to provide service to the public and permit applicants, to coordinate the review and analysis of development applications for cities, agencies and other county departments, to conduct planning studies, feasibility studies, master plans and concept plans, to research and analyze planning data, to make policy, ordinance and program recommendations, and to administer zoning, planning or parks and recreation development programs. The Facilities and Fleet Department is currently recruiting for two (2) Senior Planner vacancies that will be responsible for facility planning. This position leads complex planning projects, develops organizational facilities-planning standards, and conducts advanced space planning, programming, and occupancy analysis.  In addition to meeting the employment standards, candidates must possess experience...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$165,903 - $201,660 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under supervision, to provide spatial analysis, reporting, mapping, mapping application and technical support; to maintain and update the database using GIS and related software packages, and to prepare and develop data for distribution to county departments, the public, local, state and federal agencies, to provide spatial analytics for customers' needs, and create and integrate GIS applications for broader use of GIS. Typical Tasks Leads the Enterprise GIS system architecture design and implementation plan;   Works with management to understand business issues and their environment (includes external County partners, NGO's and affiliated governmental entities);   Analyzes, proposes and maintains design of the GIS database and fileshares;   Establishes standards for GIS data maintenance operation, GIS applications, maps, and other GIS...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$125,441 - $151,925 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under direction, to perform direct, highly specialized, complex duties within a specific environmental health field enforcing applicable regulations, laws, codes, policies and procedures. The Environmental Health Branch is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Senior Environmental Health Specialist position in the Land Use Program. This position will act as a program lead for alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), drinking water systems, joint enforcement investigations for noise and land use violations, and coverage in the Planning Department. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.   Conducts specialized and...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$103,734 - $125,545 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general direction, to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, special events, outreach activities, and day-to-day operations. This position is located in the Park and Recreation Department and is responsible for coordinating and implementing the goals and mission of the Department’s Cultural Resources Program. The Cultural Resources Program preserves, rehabilitates, records, reports on, and educates staff and the public about the varied archaeological and historical built resources and historical collections stewarded by the Department, while effectively engaging with communities historically affiliated with the cultural resources stewarded by the department – particularly Native American Tribes.  In addition to meeting the employment standards of the Parks Program Coordinator, candidates must also meet the following...
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
$90,601 - $109,489 yearly
County of Santa Clara CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, to operate a variety of heavy and complex equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County Parks and Recreation facilities and open space areas. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, tractors, graders, heavy trucks, loaders, water trucks, compactors, backhoes, and excavators to construct, enhance, restore, maintain, and repair park facilities and open space areas, including but not limited to firebreaks, trails, roads, park lawns and grounds, various habitats, and culverts over a large geographic area; Operates...