PROGRAM COORDINATOR

COUNTY OF S ANTA CRUZ
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

PROGRAM
COORDINATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED

Open and Promotional

Job # 26-UU3-01

Salary: $6,743 – 8,665 / Month

Closing Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

County Equity Statement
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every

status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an

environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under direction, coordinate, implement and monitor one or more programs within a County

department; develop program materials; assist in planning and developing programs; and perform other

work as required. The current vacancy is at the Sheriff’s Office. The list established from this recruitment will
be used to fill current and future vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge

and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ASSISTING IN PROGRAM COORDINATION, PROGRAM PLANNING OR PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT. A COLLEGE LEVEL DEGREE RELATED TO THE SPECIALTY AREA MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR UP TO

ONE YEAR OF THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE.

KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of methods and techniques of coordination and monitoring; training

methods and techniques; and communication skills and techniques. Some knowledge of basic community

resources and organizations; program planning and program policy development; and principles and

practices of staff and/or volunteer supervision and training. NOTE: Working knowledge of the specialty area

may be required.

ABILITY TO: Coordinate, implement and monitor County programs; assist in planning, developing and

implementing County programs, including policies and procedures; work with community organizations to

coordinate activities and secure the support of diverse community groups; develop and maintain a

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

cooperative working relationship with a wide variety of people, including community, media, school, and

professional representatives; plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff/volunteers;

analyze and prepare grant proposals, contracts and budgets; speak effectively to diverse audiences; develop,

prepare and evaluate training/educational materials; conduct training/educational sessions for professional

staff, volunteers, and/or community groups; prepare reports and correspondence; motivate staff, including

volunteers; and learn to input, access, analyze data and create graphics on a computer.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have

met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If

you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination

of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as

described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the

examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer

qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination,

the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your

application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another

examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and

supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room

510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications

will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing

date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. IF YOU HAVE A
DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES TEST ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new

employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation

and/or sick leave.

HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County

contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA

Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average

compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.

LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability

Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.

DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to

have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”

H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.

HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to

cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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